Technique Archives - DNA Personal Training https://dnapersonaltraining.com/category/dna/exercises/technique/ Tucson's Fitness and Nutrition Experts Fri, 08 May 2015 13:41:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 39550688 Three Days with the Masters: AJ’s RKC II Adventure https://dnapersonaltraining.com/three-days-with-the-masters-ajs-rkc-ii-adventure/ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:40:11 +0000 http://dnatucson.website/?p=2604 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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]]> 2604 Deadlift: I bet you can lift more than you think https://dnapersonaltraining.com/deadlift-i-bet-you-can-lift-more-than-you-think/ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:52:13 +0000 http://dnatucson.website/?p=1147 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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]]> 1147 Swing, Baby, Swing https://dnapersonaltraining.com/swing-baby-swing/ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:54:30 +0000 http://dnatucson.website/?p=1092

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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]]> 1092 Getting stuck https://dnapersonaltraining.com/getting-stuck/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:18:20 +0000 http://dnatucson.website/?p=1037 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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]]> 1037 How to RUN – faster, longer, better! https://dnapersonaltraining.com/wordpress-themes/ https://dnapersonaltraining.com/wordpress-themes/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:19:44 +0000 http://dnatucson.com/?p=20 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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