Bulgarian Bag Training

The Bulgarian Bag is simply a car inner tube filled with sand, a great idea for cheap homemade fitness

Here Steve Maxwell demonstrates a very simple but effective training device that would compliment sandbag training and kettlebell training.

Check out how to make a Bulgarian Training Bag





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London Kettlebells 80kg Kettlebell

LKB did a marvelous job of getting me an 80kg kettlebell made. It required making a new mould and all, so thanks to Steve, Ken and the gang for that.

Will post pics soon with dimensions of just how beastly this bell really is

After being ill all week I managed to muster some power from somewhere to hoist it to my shoulders a few times.




I set off the session with 2 hand swings, 2 hand cleans, 1 hand swings, 1 hand high pulls and then some full cleans

Marcus Martinez 70kg Kettlebell Clean for reps

Marcus Martinez showing superb technique on the 70kg Ketlebell Clean. Great strength Marcus

Kettlebell provided by John Buckley of Orange Kettlebell Club

The Slosh Helmet

As I haven't been able to train this week due to a viral infection I thought I'd design some serious fitness equipment.

I came up with the revolutionary 'slosh helmet'

The slosh helmet will help you train your neck muscles whilst cycling, running or kettlebell training!

Technically speaking its a mini sloshpipe attached to a bicycle helmet, simple but will give your neck a proper workout.
Inspired by Pat Hodgson's Slosh Vest

Markus Strong man Juggler

This is barmy stuff! Great to watch and more than likely a lost art!

Found this on Birdy's Straight To The Bar



Also, related is Valantin Dikul's Circus Strongman act where he juggles steel balls

Weighted Vest Slosh Pipe Vest

Pat Hodgson (my bro' in law - yes I am proud of him), has come up with a stonker

The The Slosh Vest

I would patent this baby

See more at

Homemadegymstuff

Tyre Striking for Fitness

500 strikes in 25 mins with the 16lb sledgehammer
Training for my 1 Hour Sledgehammer Challenge with the 25kg Hammer



Used Tires

Sledgehammer Slam 2009

I am doing a sledgehammer Slam for the charity Children In Distress in Kirkbymoorside Town Centre on October 17th 2009

This will involve striking a tyre with a 25kg Sledgehammer as many times as possible in 1 hour.

My aim is to achieve at least 600 strikes (that's an average of 10 per minute)

Please support me by giving a small donation at Just Giving - Rob Russell


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25kg Sledgehhammer Training for my up and coming Sledghammer Slam - 1 hour to strike the tyre as many times as poosible for my Mum's Charity Children In Distress

Buy Inch Dumbbells in UK

The Inch Dumbbell is something I've wanted to get my meat hooks on for ages. I recently bought a set of three from London Kettlebells, a 53, 67 and the 78kg.

The Inch dumbbell is named after Thomas Inch, who was known as the Scarborough Hercules and was born in my home town - Scarborough Yorkshire UK.

So I am training to be the Scarborough Hercules II ;)

The Inch dumbbell replica is 78kg with a handle that is 2 3/8"" Thick (60.3mm)

I am currently training to deadlift to lock out the 78kg Inch dumbbell and working on a clean and press with the 67kg traine


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Check out some interesting information about Thomas Inch on Sandowplus

And Training to Lift the Inch Dumbbell by Jedd Johnson Here

Who is Fedor Emilianenko

Fedor Emilianenko is an MMA fighter from the Ukraine, probably the best fighter in the World

Check out his profile on Sherdog and is bio on Wikipedia

Being a massively fit, strong and explosive fighter (some say the best ever) Fedor is no stranger to the old Kettlebells. In fact check out the pic above with Fedor surrounded by a favourite of the MMA champ

Best of Fedor Emelianenko training





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How to Lose Weight Fast

I'm now upto 142.5kg bodyweight (hooray - i don't think so), it's time to lose some weight methinks!

My wife keeps banging on about it. I get called 'fat bastard' at work! Joking or not there is some truth in it

To be honest I'm not one to do things too fast. As we all know losing weight fast is not a good idea. Gradually over time rules!

Many people lose weight fast only to put it back on again quickly. Pete Lakatos made an interesting comment saying he would like to see John Buckley do a body weight pull up. Now I'm not suggesting he can't but I see Peter's point being very valid. I have gone down the route of strength with some fitness. I need to realign this percentage and bring my fitness up.

I used to regularly row 10,000m, run 10,000m and rep out 15 full pull ups. To be honest I'm naturally a big guy and enjoy being strong but before long my weight will be detrimental to my health.

I'm aiming to knock off 2 stone by knocking out eating crap at work and training fitness daily not bi monthly. It's a start. Nothing to extreme first.

BTW, if you were looking to find how to lose weight real fast. Look elsewhere where you'll be told to starve yourself or eat only meat. Do yourself a favour and make a few lifestyle changes first. Good things come to those who wait.

Inspiration




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London Kettlebells Power Hammer



I have been looking for heavy sledgehammers in the UK for ages.

They were right under my nose all along! London Kettlebells do awesome Powerhammers

all the way upto 30kg

I have a challenge for charity next month, 25kg LKB Powerhammer - as many strikes as possible against a tyre in 1 hour.

For my training I will be alternating sessions with the 16lb and 55lb hammers.



This is what the 16lb hammer looks like versus the 55lb (25kg powerhammer.





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Monkey Bars and Climbing from Gubernatrix

Check out Gubernatrix putting in an awesome display using climbing frames and monkey bars in a playground and the stairs at the back of her house to get a fantastic workout, innovative or what!

Gubernatrix also sells kettlebells from her great site here (make sure you check it out, it has some great info you must read up on)

80kg Kettlebell Jerk John Wild IKFF

John jerks a 32kg and 48kg kettlebell together, awesome strength!

Where is all this crazy strength heading too?

I think a 100kg kettlebell is looming for somebody!




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Unofficial American Record in heavy kettlebell lifting 72kg bell

via Andy Fitting done on 8-29-09. Valery Fedorenko giving the world a perfect example of why size and strength DO NOT go hand in hand. Valery Fedorenko is a 100% pure unadulterated inhuman kettlebell lifting machine extraordinaire! this is why anyone that takes fitness/workingout serious at all should come and see what we do at the American Kettllebell Club, you just might learn something!!!

Video from tonight session with the 60kg bell - 20 rep target achieved.



WIll be looking toward a new SSST record over the next few weeks and possibly a 1 hour sledgehammmer challenge in mid october

World Kettlebell Club Heavy Bell Lifting

Some seriously heavy kettlebell jerking going on here!

159lb kettlebell (72kg), crazy for a competition kettlebell.

Check out Andy Fitting towards the end with his left handed jerking, mental




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