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Conventional exercise is an exercise performed in a traditional way, ordinary, and commonly found. A great example is a variation of the deadlift. The most common deadlift traditionally performed was the deadlift with a hip hinge movement. When something is commonly performed and taught in the same manner it can incorrectly be assumed that that […]
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In the context of exercise, the center of gravity is a theoretical point in the body where the body’s total weight is thought to be concentrated. The precise location changes constantly with every new position of the body and limbs. Hence, its placement is determined by the form of the body. The lower the center
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Area: My ToolsRegistration: RequiredPage: My Abilities You can add abilities to your profile which basically means that you’re assigning an exercise from the encyclopedia to your abilities. You can also define the level of ability from beginner to expert. This is great to keep track of your overall progression with kettlebell training and will keep
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Area: My ToolsRegistration: RequiredPage: My Focus Exercises Let’s say that you’re browsing the kettlebell exercises encyclopedia and you come across an exercise that interests you and you know that you want to focus on it at some stage. But, you’re just not sure when you want to focus on it, so you add it to
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The answer to the question “what are bad or dangerous kettlebell exercises?” is none. There are no inherently bad or dangerous kettlebell exercises. To understand that one first needs to understand the definition of inherently which is: as a natural, necessary, or inseparable element or quality. For example, technology is not inherently evil but can
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For our definition and following the Cavemantraining exercise naming convention, a loaded exercise variation is a loaded exercise based upon an exercise variation.
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For our definition and following the Cavemantraining exercise naming convention, a loaded exercise is a top-level movement that is loaded with exercise equipment. That equipment can be anything from a kettlebell, or dumbbell, to a barbell.
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For our definition and following the Cavemantraining exercise naming convention, an exercise variation is a movement based upon an exercise. The exercise defines conditions that apply to any exercise variation. The exercise variation itself contains attributes that are different and make it a unique exercise variation.
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For our definition and following the Cavemantraining exercise naming convention, an exercise is a top-level/root description of certain movements. For example, a Squat is a movement that involves the hip, knee, and ankle joints. The objective is to move the hips to the ground achieving max ROM in the ankles and knees. This is true
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Exercises or drills in sports have a recognized way of performing the movements that have two purposes: Avoiding Injury By using proper or good form, the risk of injury is lowered. A lack of proper form commonly results in injury or a lack of effect from the exercise being performed. Form and technique first. Weight
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