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KETTLEBELL WORKOUTS


Should Men Over 40 Squat Or STOP Squatting?
Rebuild Your Reflexive Core Stability Using This Program đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/systematic-core-training Hit the âSTRONG ENOUGHâ Standards by Cycling Through the Following Programs: [1] Clean + Press Emphasis: âTHE GIANTâ đhttps://salutis.kartra.com/page/oggiant Or âTHE GIANT Xâ (For More Variety) đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/giant-x [2] Snatch Emphasis: âThe King-Sized Killerâ đhttps://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 [3] Clean + Press, Front Squat, Snatch:
Geoff Neupert
Jul 313 min read
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5 Reasons Why Power-Endurance Is âMission Criticalâ for Guys Over 40âŚ
Build Power-Endurance With These Kettlebell Programs đ Swings: 2-Hand, 1-Hand (Novice+) https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 đ Snatches (Intermediate+) https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk4 đ Clean + Jerk (Advanced) https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022-full-aging/ đ âAll In Oneâ (Intermediate / Advanced) https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ After 40, you're not losing strength first. You're losing power â and it's happening 2-3x fas
Geoff Neupert
Jun 92 min read
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Why guys over 40 keep re-starting their workouts�
Get your copy of âKettlebell MAXIMORUMâ here. đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Most guys over 40 don't quit training because they're lazy. They quit because the work stops working. They're showing up. They're sweating. They're grinding through workouts. But the strength isn't increasing. The fat isn't coming off. The joints don't feel better. And recovery keeps getting worse. So eventually they stop. In this video, I explain one of the biggest mistake
Geoff Neupert
Jun 61 min read
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Why do some guys hurt themselves with kettlebells� (How to Avoid)
Most guys don't get hurt with kettlebells because kettlebells are dangerous. They get hurt for the same reasons people get hurt with barbells, dumbbells, running, bodyweight training, or any other exercise method. Poor technique. Poor programming. Weak core stability. Existing injuries. Rushing the process. In this video, I break down the most common causes of kettlebell-related injuries and, more importantly, the 3 principles you can use to avoid them. We'll cover: â
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Geoff Neupert
Jun 21 min read
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When to Move Up in Weight / Kettlebell Size So You Donât Plateau?
Get a Kettlebell Training Plan That Produces Results Below: đ https://chasingstrength.com/which-kettlebell-workout-program-is-right-for-me/ If your kettlebell results have stalled⌠this video is for you. One of the biggest mistakes men over 40 make is either: staying with a kettlebell thatâs too light for too long, or jumping up in weight too early and wrecking their progress. In this video, I break down EXACTLY when you should move up in kettlebell size so you keep getting
Geoff Neupert
May 301 min read
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âHow do you train nowadays Geoffâ?
Most men over 40 donât need MORE random workouts. They need a system. Thatâs why when people ask how I train nowadays, the answer surprises them a little. I donât train for exhaustion. I donât chase soreness. And I donât try to âwinâ every workout. I train for: ⢠Maximum strength ⢠Power ⢠Conditioning ⢠Restoration In that order. Because if your joints feel terrible, your hips are locked up, your shoulders ache, and your lower back is barking at you⌠None of the rest matters
Geoff Neupert
May 251 min read
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Kettlebells are only good for ______.(REALLY??)
Swings. đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 Snatches. đ https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 Clean + Jerks (Push Presses). đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022-full-aging/ Most people completely misunderstand kettlebells. They think theyâre only good for: ⢠Cardio ⢠Conditioning ⢠âFunctional fitnessâ ⢠MetCons ⢠Corrective exercise Or they think serious strength training ONLY comes from barbells. But hereâs the truth: A kettlebell is just a to
Geoff Neupert
May 211 min read
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Sick and tired of starting over from injury?
Get rid of your issues with âThe Sore Joint Solutionâ here: đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ If youâre sick and tired of constantly starting over because of aches, pains, and injuries⌠This video is for you. Most men over 40 donât stop training because they lose motivation. They stop because something starts hurting: ⢠Knees ⢠Lower back ⢠Shoulders ⢠Hips ⢠Elbows And eventually they get trapped in the same frustrating cycle: Train hard â get hurt â r
Geoff Neupert
May 192 min read
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How many sets / reps are âENOUGHâ...?
đ ââhttps://chasingstrength.com/which-kettlebell-workout-program-is-right-for-me/ If youâre not sure which program works best for your goals, head over here and see which one is the best one for you now. How many sets and reps are actually âenoughâ to build strength, muscle, or conditioning? 3x10? 5x5? More volume? More intensity? A lot of men over 40 start asking those questions the moment they move away from rigid âcookie cutterâ programs and start learning how to autoregu
Geoff Neupert
May 161 min read
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BEST Stress-Relieving Kettlebell Workouts⌠(My favorites)
For Rookies: 2-Hand Swing, 1-Hand Swing, Hand-2-Hand Swing Hereâs a great program if youâre in this category. đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 For Intermediates: Single or Double Clean + Push Press Snatch Hereâs a great program if youâre in this category. đ https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 For Advanced: Double Clean + Jerk Hereâs a great program if youâre in this category. đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022/ Most men over 40 deal with s
Geoff Neupert
May 132 min read
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HARD Workouts�
Combine Cuban Programming + Double Kettlebell Complexes For Faster Results Here: đ https://cart.chasingstrength.com/hard3b Are you a man over 40 looking to maximize your strength and build muscle without injury? Many make a common mistake: training too hard, all the time. But there's a time and a place for intense workouts, and knowing when to push can transform your results. In this video, we reveal the biggest workout mistake men over 40 often make and how to avoid it. We'
Geoff Neupert
Apr 281 min read
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Soviet Scientists Found the Best Time to Train - But There's a Catch For Guys Over 40
Is there actually a best time of day to train if you want better results? Soviet Olympic lifting coaches thought so. They tracked performance, strength output, and recoveryâand came to a very clear conclusion about when you should train. But hereâs the problem⌠That âoptimalâ time doesnât work for most men over 40. In this video, I break down: What the Soviets discovered about peak strength times What Iâve personally tested over 30+ years of training Why your schedule matters
Geoff Neupert
Apr 211 min read
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The Most IMPORTANT Free Training Tool for Men over 40�
đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Hereâs a challenging training program for setting PRs that uses RPE. Most men over 40 donât have a motivation problem. They have a measurement problem. Theyâre following percentages that donât match the body they brought into the gym that day. And then they wonder why: Their lifts stall Their joints start barking And their progress disappears Hereâs the truth: The program on paper doesnât know how you slept. It doesnât
Geoff Neupert
Apr 161 min read
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The "Forgotten" Strength Method?
Kettlebell MAXIMORUM: đ https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Front Squat, Single Snatch 4 days a week 20â30 minutes per day 12 weeks long (2x 6-week cycles) âTHE GIANT Xâ: đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/giant-x Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Clean + Push Press, See-Saw Press 3 days a week 20â30 minutes a day 3 programs â 8 weeks each âTHE GIANTâ: đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Exercises: Doubl
Geoff Neupert
Apr 132 min read
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RULE #5 - The One That Separates The Men Who Keep Training From The Men Who Can't
đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/strong-ts If you're over 40 and your training keeps breaking down⌠this is why. And itâs not your motivation. Youâre not inconsistent. Youâre training on top of broken technique. And you donât even see it. Because once your body gets efficient⌠it stops giving you feedback. So you keep pushing: Heavier weight More reps More effort Until something finally breaks. This video shows you: ⢠Why âgood formâ isnât enough after 40 ⢠The technique il
Geoff Neupert
Apr 91 min read
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Rule #4 for Men Over 40 Youâre Doing This Wrong â and Itâs Costing You A Lot of Your âGAINZâ
đ https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Most guys over 40 blame their training when results stall. It's not your training â it's what happens after. After just one night of poor sleep, muscle protein synthesis drops 18%. Cortisol spikes 21%. Testosterone tanks 24%. Your workouts aren't the problem. Your overnight recovery is. In this video, I break down Rule #4 for men over 40 â why 7+ hours of sleep isn't a lifestyle tip. It's the mechanism by which training actually works
Geoff Neupert
Apr 41 min read
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Rule #3 for men over 40 (Stop your set when THIS happens â most guys never do)
đ https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong4 Most guys over 40 are grinding their reps into the ground â and wondering why they're not getting stronger. Here's Rule #3: Stop your set the moment your rep speed slows down. Not at failure. Not when it "gets hard." The instant the first rep slows â you rack it, park it, and walk away. Sounds soft. It's the opposite. When your rep speed drops, your fast-twitch muscle fibers â the ones responsible for strength, power, and the physiq
Geoff Neupert
Apr 11 min read
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Rule #2 Stop Training To Failure If You're Over 40 (Here's What The Science Says)
"No pain, no gain." You've heard it your whole training life. Maybe you believe it. I did too â until the science finally caught up with what my body was already telling me. Four separate meta-analyses. Hundreds of studies. All arriving at the same conclusion: Training to failure produces no additional strength or muscle gains compared to stopping short of failure â as long as total volume is matched. Zero extra gains. But the cost? That's a different story. For men over 40,
Geoff Neupert
Mar 301 min read
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Stress and poor sleep make fat loss harder after 40
One thing many people underestimate is how much daily stress affects body composition. Work stress. Poor sleep. Lack of recovery. Constant stimulation and pressure. All of those push cortisol higher. And cortisol has a very specific habit of encouraging fat storage around the midsection. That doesn't mean stress alone causes belly fat. But when high stress is combined with poor sleep and training that constantly pushes you into exhaustion, the environment becomes very good at
Geoff Neupert
Mar 261 min read
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53 Years Old, 30+ Years of Coaching & Training - Here's What Actually Works For Men Over 40
đ âRebuilt After 40â https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ I'm 53. No cardio. Resting heart rate in the 40s. Here's why your fitness routine is wrong. Most men over 40 train backwards â slow bodybuilding reps, endless cardio, or no real plan. The research (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 4,000 adults, 10+ years) shows that POWER â not cardio, not even strength alone â is the #1 predictor of whether you live or die in the next decade. In this video, I break down my RSP Fr
Geoff Neupert
Mar 171 min read
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