Month: November 2022

28-day Flexibility Challenge: Sample Day

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I can’t live without my daily flexibility routine. It does wonders for improving movement, energy, workout performance, and so much more.

I’ve barely missed a morning stretch in the last 10 years, and I can tell you from experience – when I miss it, I feel it! I’ll feel stiffer, more sore, and like I’m more injury-prone during my workouts.

Here’s an example of what my daily flexibility series might look like… (this one is actually from the Hyperbolic Stretching 28-day Challenge where you’ll build up to doing the splits):

  • Standing straddle with alternating toe reach – 3x:10 per side
  • Lying piriformis stretch – 3x:10 per side
  • Standing forward fold “head to toe” stretch – 3x:20
  • Toe flex – 3x:10 per side
  • “Drop stance” hip flexor stretch – 3x:15 per side
  • Seated straddle split stretch – 3x:15 per side
  • Standing quad stretch – 3x:20 per side
  • Lying abdominal stretch – 3x:15

*For exercise breakdowns and demos, check out the full Hyperbolic Stretching 28-day Challenge course here.

Flexibility will help your kettlebell training, and in many other areas of life. Incorporate a daily stretching routine to see the best results in the shortest amount of time. I highly recommend the Hyperbolic Stretching 28-day Challenge. Click here to try it now.

To your continued success!

-Forest Vance, Master of Science – Human Movement, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Kettlebell Expert, Over 40 Training Specialist

Hybrid KB Muscle – Free Sample Workout

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I just did a 25k trail race in Lawrence, KS this past Saturday and it was a total blast!

It’s safe to say my legs are feeling it today though 🙂

The best part is that with my “Hybrid KB Muscle” workouts, I can stay strong and muscular while STILL being able to do athletic things like run races and play pickup basketball, or whatever else I want to do.

When I used to train more like a bodybuilder, I never felt like those workouts did much for actual performance. I just looked better and got somewhat stronger.

But with Hybrid KB Muscle, I can do both!

And you can too.

The complete six-week program is available here:

-> Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle

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This is a sample workout, written in the style of the hybrid KB muscle program:

PART 1 –

— Barbell Front Squats – 5 reps @ 77% 1RM
— no rest
— Single Arm KB Rows – 12 reps per side
— rest for approx 60 seconds and repeat for four rounds total

PART 2 –

— Close / Tricep Push Ups – Max reps / stop 2 or 3 short of failure
— no rest
— KB Tactical Lunges – 8 reps per side
— rest for approx 60 seconds and repeat for four rounds total

PART 3 –

— KB Swings – two hand, one hand, or hand-to-hand, your choice! – 30 seconds on / 30 off / do 6 rounds total

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If you enjoyed this sample workout from Hybrid KB Muscle, you’ll love the 6-week training plan. This plan provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you successfully combine barbell and kettlebell training so that you can get lean, strong, and athletic, all at the same time. Learn more and order now at the link below:

-> Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle

– Forest Vance, MS
Master Kettlebell Trainer
Certified Barbell Instructor
KettlebellBasics.net

4-Minute Kettlebell Tabata Workout

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I have three new kettlebell and bodyweight tabata workouts for you to try.

*If you like today’s video, you can get my KettlebellBasics WODS – “Tabata Challenge” course FREE with your purchase of Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle! This offer is good for this week only. Details and order now at the link below:

-> https://forestvance.lpages.co/hybrid-kettlebell-muscle-2022-v2/

This workout style is based on one of the pioneer studies on HIIT training.

The great thing about this method is, with it, you can get a great workout in only four minutes time! All you need is a single kettlebell to do these sessions.

The way you do it is:

– 20 seconds of all-out intensity

– 10 seconds of rest

– Repeat for 8 intervals

Each of the sequences below can be an entire Tabata workout in themselves. Or, for a serious challenge, try them all in one session!

SEQUENCE ONE: One Hand Swings – Eight rounds of 20 seconds on – 10 seconds off. Do four rounds left / four rounds right; alternate hands each round.

SEQUENCE TWO: Squat to Overhead Press – Eight rounds of 20 seconds on – 10 seconds off. Do four rounds left / four rounds right; alternate hands each round.

SEQUENCE THREE: Burpees – Eight rounds of 20 seconds on – 10 seconds off.

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If you like today’s video, you can get my KettlebellBasics WODS – “Tabata Challenge” course FREE with your purchase of Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle! This offer is good for this week only. Details and order now at the link below:

-> https://forestvance.lpages.co/hybrid-kettlebell-muscle-2022-v2/

Cheers to your success! –

– Forest Vance – Master Trainer – Kettlebell Expert – KettlebellBasics.net

Week 4, Workout B: Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle 👽

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Kettlebells are OUT OF THIS WORLD when it comes to achieving lean muscle, shedding fat, and total body conditioning! 👽

However, they will only take you so far when it comes to building maximum strength and muscle.

“Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle” is a full six week program that uses a combination of barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises, and it’s what I recommend for people who are ready to take their GAINZ to the next level.

Here’s a sample workout from the program:

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Week 4, Workout B: Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle

1 – Deadlift – 3-4 sets of 5 @ 80% of one rep max

– 1 warm up set + 3 work sets total.
– Work up in weight each set.
– Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.
– Ex – your goal DL max for the end of the program is 300 pounds. Your goal is to WORK UP to an all-out set on set #4 of 240 pounds (80% of 300). You might go – 135×5; 185×5; 225×5; 240×5.
– Refer to “Strength Standards” PDF to set lifting goal (included in full program)

2 – Do 4 rounds of the following kettlebell complex PER SIDE. NO rest between movements; go thru the WHOLE SEQUENCE on one side before switching. Rest approx. 30 seconds between rounds.

Recommended weights = 8k/26lb to 12k/26lb – women, 16k/35lb to 20k/44lb – men.

– 5 1 arm KB swing
– 5 KB high pull
– 5 KB snatch
– 5 KB front squat
– 5 KB push press
– 5 burpees

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That’s just a sample – you’ll want to get the full program to see how it all fits together, and how to properly progress each workout over the six weeks. More info and order now at the link below:

-> Hybrid Kettlebell Muscle

– Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Certified Barbell Instructor
Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training
Owner, FVT Publishing and Consulting
KettlebellBasics.net