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Rack on a budget [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 10, 2020 8:03:00 AM

Rack on a budget

 
A good source to get a rack on a budget is   TITAN fitness.  This article will walk you through the details.
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Topics: Kettlebell, Rogue, Powerlifting, Crossfit, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Dumbbell, Rack

Kettlebell vs barbell [Article,Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 7, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Kettlebell vs barbell

 
The   kettlebell is the better choice for general fitness and occasional exercise. The   barbell is the better choice for maximum strength and focused exercise.
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Topics: Kettlebell, Barbell

Which home gym equipment is good [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 5, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Which home gym equipment is good

 

This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym


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Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

Garage gym designs with garage plans [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 1, 2020 3:44:37 AM

Garage gym designs with garage plans

 
These are two simple designs for garage gyms to show you what is possible. Both have been done with the free   Rogue Zeus engine  which enables you to plan your own home gym for free on the Rogue website.

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Topics: Kettlebell, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Dumbbell, Rack

What you need in your home gym [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Dec 21, 2019 10:52:02 PM

What you need in your home gym

 
This is an overview of what to get for your   home gym  and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use.
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Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

Which deadlift is best [Article, Statistics, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Sep 11, 2018 9:30:00 AM

Which deadlift is best

 

The question itself lacks context. This article will set the context and introduce you to the different versions of the deadlift. You will then learn about the differences between the sumo, conventional and trap bar deadlift in more detail. The sumo and conventional deadlift are on equal terms for maximum strength with minor individual differences. The trap bar deadlift is best for high repetition work for muscle gains with a lower risk of injury.

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Topics: Deadlift, Kettlebell, Fitness, Strength

6 Ways to build conditioning for crossfitters [Article]

Posted by Amanda Perkins

Sep 2, 2018 10:13:42 PM

 

6 ways to build conditioning for crossfitters

Kettlebells are a great tool to build metabolic conditioning, as they are well-suited to training high volume sets with submaximal load. Whether you are looking to build power for your Olympic lifts, increase strength-endurance for EMOM workouts, improve anaerobic capacity, or simply change up your routine - kettlebells are the ideal tool to take your conditioning up a notch. Try one of these six kettlebell conditioning workouts for CrossFitters the next time you head to your local box!

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Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell, Fitness, Strength

Can you do Stronglifts 5x5 with Dumbbells [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Aug 22, 2018 7:39:46 AM

Can you do Stronglifts 5x5 with dumbbells?

 

Stronglifts can be done with dumbbells except for the back squat. Therefore I prefer adjustable kettlebells for doing Stronglifts at home as you can replicate all movements. Ideally, you rethink why you do not want to do Stronglifts 5x5 like it was intended. This article walks you through and -you can contact me via pascal@marathon-crossfit.com for questions.

If you want the most up to date news or ask direct questions, then you can follow me on Instagram.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Kettlebell, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Dumbbell, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Deadlift: How much weight to start [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jul 6, 2018 9:33:00 AM

 

Deadlift: How much weight to start?



This article is part of a series to explain the deadlift in simple terms. I will outline how you can start, which program to use and how you will progress. You will also learn from my mistakes to avoid them. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at pascal@marathon-crossfit.com. Gentlemen start with 60kg, while women tend to start with 40kg for a barbell deadlift. 

If you want the most up to date news or ask direct questions, then you can follow me on Instagram.

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Topics: Deadlift, Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

Girevoy Sport or Hardstyle Kettlebell: Which is Right for You? [Article]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Apr 11, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Girevoy Sport or Hardstyle Kettlebell: Which is Right for You?


by Kettlebell Kings

This article is brought to you by Kettlebell Kings. I mentioned them before on my blog in a different post. I am not surprised that they were the first Kettlebell company to reach out to me. It fits to their innovative approach to the industry by challenging the pood system. They were no commissions offered for the post apart from the content itself. The content helped me to understand the differences between the two styles on a deeper level.

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Topics: Kettlebell