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Three Days with the Masters: AJ’s RKC II Adventure

delapena1978 — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:40:11 +0000

On September 5, I snuck out of DNA under the guise of going on Air Force duty for a week. I did actually report for duty in Denver on the 9th (just in time for the epic rains), but I neglected to mention that I would be in St. Paul, Minnesota enroute, attending Russian Kettlebell […]

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Balancing Act, Part 1: BUT IT’S ONE LOUDER…

delapena1978 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:31:43 +0000

Welcome to the first of two articles about balancing your training. Achieving the right balance can be a challenge, because of psychology – motivation on one end, and guilt on the other. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? “Wow, that workout is going to suck, so I am going to stick with the 18lb kettlebell […]

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Vacation & Travel Workouts: The Big Fat List

delapena1978 — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:23:41 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s a great list of travel workout Pick one that suits your mood or mix and match, but aim for BALANCE. If you have access to weights, this means push and pull in all three directions: Up: press, push press, pull up, handstand pushup (shoulder to overhead) Lateral: pushup, row Down: Deadlift, […]

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Deadlift: I bet you can lift more than you think

delapena1978 — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:52:13 +0000

Going through old photos, I found a video from my 285 Deadlift, taken in May 2011. Since then I have only improved upon this once (in August 2012). People are sometimes afraid to load up the deadlift. I can understand the reservation because heavy a deadlift can make your lower back sore, and if your technique […]

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Swing, Baby, Swing

delapena1978 — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:54:30 +0000

Proper kettlebell swing technique is not hard to master, but takes some practice. Below are a few tips that will make your swing stronger and more effective, while protecting your back. 1. Keep your eyes and shoulders up! Look at a spot directly in front of you, NOT the floor. Keep your shoulders tall – […]

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Getting stuck

delapena1978 — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:18:20 +0000

If you have learned lifting technique at DNA, you have doubtless been encouraged to push your limits and build your strength. One critical point in strength building is that part of a lift where you GET STUCK. Your deadlift is near the top but not quite there, and it doesn’t want to move, or you’re […]

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How to RUN – faster, longer, better!

David De La Peña — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:44 +0000

At some point, in your quest for optimum health and fitness, you assuredly will face RUNNING. Great programs will include things like short and medium sprints, and an occasional long slow endurance run. While the benefits of running are enormous, at some point you will likely want to ensure that your technique is improving in […]

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