How To Teach Kettlebells

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Contents

Kettlebells 03

Why are kettlebells functional? 05

Kettlebell pre-testing 06

Synergistic Dominance and the Laying Hip

Extension Test 07

Turkish Get Up 08

Swing 09

Snatch 10

Clean 10

Front squat 11

Military Press 11

Fast Class and Circuit Ideas 12

FITNESS INNOVATION COURSE

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Where did kettlebells originate from?

What are the three parts of a kettlebell called?

How is a kettlebell different from a dumbbell?

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What are the four properties of muscles?

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Kettlebells predominantly strengthen which of the fascial lines?

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What are the 6 reasons why kettlebells are good for your back?

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Why are kettlebells functional?

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Kettlebell pre-testing

As well as 6 months previous conditioning, kettlebell users must demonstrate:

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Kinaesthetic Awareness

Skill level and Stability

ROM

Synergistic Dominance and the Laying Hip Extension Test

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Turkish Get Up

Teaching Points

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Swing

Teaching Points

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Snatch

Clean

Teaching Points

Teaching Points

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Front squat

Military Press

Teaching Points

Teaching Points

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100 REP challenge(or use 30 secs per 10 reps)

10 snatches per arm

presses per arm

cleans each arm

squats with kettlebell racked on each side

double arm swings20

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Fast Class and Circuit Ideas

Other ideas

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Candidate’s Conduct

Were they there for the entire

duration of the training?

Were they in the correct uniform /

clothing?

Were they actively involved in both

theory and practical sessions?

Did they come prepared as per

the course details on My Journey/

course invitation?

Did they demonstrate safe use of

KB’s throughout the day?

Did they use the correct pre-tests

prior to teaching the swing?

Could they perform the Turkish Get

Up?

Could they perform the Swing?

Could they perform the Clean?

Could they perform the Military

Press?

Could they perform the Front Squat?

Could they perform the Snatch?

Did they provide appropriate verbal

cues?

Did they provide appropriate visual

cues?

Did they provide appropriate touch

cues?

Did they regress to the pre-tests and

drills when necessary?

Did they correctly answer their

consolidation questions at the end of

the day?

NoYes Comments

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Notes