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 The swing is an effective lifter that can be performed in many variations. Once you learn how to perform even the simplest kettlebell lifts, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an optimally fit Athlete Strength. Take the time to incorporate kettlebell training into your athletic strength training if you are serious about getting results.

Ladies, if you’re looking for exercises that will seriously boost both your appearance and performance, then you need to include kettlebell training in your personal workout. You may have heard of or seen the kettlebell before and know that this ancient strength and conditioning tool has a reputation for sculpting rock solid bodies.

The benefits of strength training with kettlebells are almost endless. What is unique about kettlebell training is that it is a very dynamic form of exercise. When you train with the kettlebell, you incorporate more “body movements” rather than focusing on specific “body parts”. This is what sets this ancient type of training apart from most other so-called “traditional” training methods. This is real strength training that you can use to improve both your athletic performance and your appearance.

The basic strength endurance workout with the kettlebell is known as a swing. This single lift uses over 80% of your total body strength to perform it. Hundreds of muscles are used in a series of swings, and you benefit not only from a hard strength workout, but also from a great cardiovascular workout. This is the perfect “hybrid” combination of strength and conditioning training.

This will be a series of posts on strength and conditioning training for young Youth Athlete Strength read Part I below.

This is a topic that I feel strongly about and have some clear views on. So I want to explain why I believe that even young athletes should participate in some form of basic strength training.

For some reason, we’ve been brainwashed into thinking that you have to be a certain age to participate in a structured strength training program. This is because most people associate strength training with bodybuilders they see on TV or in the latest magazine. This is the exact opposite of what we want to associate with our young athletes.

When I use the term “young people” I am referring to athletes between the ages of 8–17. Each age group has different needs and the type of training they want to participate in. The goal of a strength training program for a child age 8 would be GREATLY different than that of a program for 17 year old Johnny, who is a 200 pound running back. Does it make sense that far?

The Athlete Summer Training high school wrestling season is over. What do you do now? Do you throw your wrestling shoes in the back of the closet and not look at them again until next November? Do you also forget about strength training and conditioning until next November? Do you spend all summer drinking lemonade, eating ice cream and hanging out at the beach? I hope you answered no to all of these questions. If you want to excel in the sport of wrestling, you need to train all year round.