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KETTLEBELL WORKOUTS


5 Reasons Why Power-Endurance Is “Mission Critical” for Guys Over 40…
Build Power-Endurance With These Kettlebell Programs 🔗 Swings: 2-Hand, 1-Hand (Novice+) https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 🔗 Snatches (Intermediate+) https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk4 🔗 Clean + Jerk (Advanced) https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022-full-aging/ 🔗 “All In One” (Intermediate / Advanced) https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ After 40, you're not losing strength first. You're losing power — and it's happening 2-3x fas
Geoff Neupert
Jun 92 min read


Why guys over 40 keep re-starting their workouts…?
Get your copy of “Kettlebell MAXIMORUM” here. 🔗 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


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: ✅ Why elb
Geoff Neupert
Jun 21 min read


When to Move Up in Weight / Kettlebell Size So You Don’t Plateau?
Get a Kettlebell Training Plan That Produces Results Below: 🔗 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 that’s 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


“How do you train nowadays Geoff”?
Most men over 40 don’t need MORE random workouts. They need a system. That’s why when people ask how I train nowadays, the answer surprises them a little. I don’t train for exhaustion. I don’t chase soreness. And I don’t try to “win” 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


Kettlebells are only good for ______.(REALLY??)
Swings. 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 Snatches. 🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 Clean + Jerks (Push Presses). 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022-full-aging/ Most people completely misunderstand kettlebells. They think they’re only good for: • Cardio • Conditioning • “Functional fitness” • MetCons • Corrective exercise Or they think serious strength training ONLY comes from barbells. But here’s the truth: A kettlebell is just a to
Geoff Neupert
May 211 min read


Sick and tired of starting over from injury?
Get rid of your issues with “The Sore Joint Solution” here: 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ If you’re sick and tired of constantly starting over because of aches, pains, and injuries… This video is for you. Most men over 40 don’t 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 → get hurt → r
Geoff Neupert
May 192 min read


How many sets / reps are “ENOUGH”...?
🔗 https://chasingstrength.com/which-kettlebell-workout-program-is-right-for-me/ If you’re 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 “enough” 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 “cookie cutter” programs and start learning how to autoregu
Geoff Neupert
May 161 min read


BEST Stress-Relieving Kettlebell Workouts… (My favorites)
For Rookies: 2-Hand Swing, 1-Hand Swing, Hand-2-Hand Swing Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 For Intermediates: Single or Double Clean + Push Press Snatch Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 For Advanced: Double Clean + Jerk Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022/ Most men over 40 deal with s
Geoff Neupert
May 132 min read


HARD Workouts…?
Combine Cuban Programming + Double Kettlebell Complexes For Faster Results Here: 👉 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


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 recovery—and came to a very clear conclusion about when you should train. But here’s the problem… That “optimal” time doesn’t work for most men over 40. In this video, I break down: What the Soviets discovered about peak strength times What I’ve personally tested over 30+ years of training Why your schedule matters
Geoff Neupert
Apr 211 min read


The Most IMPORTANT Free Training Tool for Men over 40…?
🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Here’s a challenging training program for setting PRs that uses RPE. Most men over 40 don’t have a motivation problem. They have a measurement problem. They’re following percentages that don’t 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 Here’s the truth: The program on paper doesn’t know how you slept. It doesn’t
Geoff Neupert
Apr 161 min read


The "Forgotten" Strength Method?
Kettlebell MAXIMORUM: 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Front Squat, Single Snatch 4 days a week 20–30 minutes per day 12 weeks long (2x 6-week cycles) ‘THE GIANT X’: 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/giant-x Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Clean + Push Press, See-Saw Press 3 days a week 20–30 minutes a day 3 programs – 8 weeks each ‘THE GIANT’: 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Exercises: Doubl
Geoff Neupert
Apr 132 min read


RULE #5 - The One That Separates The Men Who Keep Training From The Men Who Can't
🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/strong-ts If you're over 40 and your training keeps breaking down… this is why. And it’s not your motivation. You’re not inconsistent. You’re training on top of broken technique. And you don’t 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 “good form” isn’t enough after 40 • The technique il
Geoff Neupert
Apr 91 min read


Rule #4 for Men Over 40 You’re Doing This Wrong — and It’s Costing You A Lot of Your ‘GAINZ’
🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Most guys over 40 blame their training when results stall. It's not your training — 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 — 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


Rule #3 for men over 40 (Stop your set when THIS happens – most guys never do)
🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong4 Most guys over 40 are grinding their reps into the ground — 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 — you rack it, park it, and walk away. Sounds soft. It's the opposite. When your rep speed drops, your fast-twitch muscle fibers — the ones responsible for strength, power, and the physiq
Geoff Neupert
Apr 11 min read


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 – 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 – 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


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


53 Years Old, 30+ Years of Coaching & Training - Here's What Actually Works For Men Over 40
🔗 “Rebuilt After 40” 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 — slow bodybuilding reps, endless cardio, or no real plan. The research (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 4,000 adults, 10+ years) shows that POWER — not cardio, not even strength alone — 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


The #1 Reason Men Over 40 Can't Lose Belly Fat (It's Not Just Diet)
🔗 “Kettlebell Burn 2.0”: https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-burn-sa4/ The #1 reason men over 40 can't lose belly fat – and it's NOT your diet. After 30+ years of coaching men over 40, I can tell you: Belly fat is a hormonal problem, not a food problem. Your visceral fat is acting like a rogue gland - spiking cortisol, tanking testosterone and growth hormone, and creating a self-feeding fat storage loop that dieting alone can’t fix. In this video, I break down the 3-l
Geoff Neupert
Mar 121 min read
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