CAM BIRTWELL MSc CSCS 

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      Park Kettlebell Workout

      Kettlebells are useful little devices - compact and extremely portable, they offer a wide range of challenging movements if you have the knowledge and creativity to put them into use. On a road trip to Utah in the summer of 2010, a 55lb KB was the only piece of equipment I brought and it was an excellent choice... nothing like crushing kb snatches and goblet squats in the desert in July! Ideally it would be great to have a selection of weights along for the ride but I find the good old 1 pood fits most needs really well - it's a good weight for swings, presses, snatches, c+j, goblets, and TGU's. If you're a bit stronger, a 1.5 (73lb) kb might be a better option. Either way, pick one up

      Pullup and Chin Up variations

      Short video I put together for OCRwod.com discussing different pull up variations and how to train them. This was directed primarily at people looking to up their strength for obstacle course races like Tough Mudder or the Spartan Race, but includes good information for anyone who is into strength training and getting stronger.

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      Pullup and Chin Up variations

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