The Hardstyle Kettlebell Challenge, A Fundamental Guide To Training For Strength And Power Paperback – January 1, 2017

This book is simple, to the point, and easy to read. It is filled with a wealth of useful details, tips, and programs. The point made is that doing basic things to a high standard is hard and very important and for swings, goblet squats, and get-ups here is one good way to do that

This book is aimed more at the professional trainer or coach than at the average fitness fan - but wait!I'm a not quite geriatric but definitely older kettlebell enthusiast. I work with a trainer only now and then. I work out in the basement far more often than in the gym. In other words I'm no elite athlete.And I found lots of value here. I found some exercise sequences I never would have thought of on my own that I could do right away (just did one). I found a lot of useful tips, things to think about, and ideas to explore further. And a lot of hard-won wisdom and perspectives on working out and even on aging.Money well spent!Oh, one technical comment on the Kindle version - it would be great if the table of contents also linked to the sub headings instead of just the main sections of the book. It would make the TOC much more useful.

There is a lot of great content in this book, and Dan John always explains things very clearly. The one downside is that many of the paragraphs and sections are repeated from previous books. Often, the repetition is nearly verbatim. The amount of new material is limited, and if you have read a few of Dan John's other books, this one doesn't add much. That being said, there are some new drills (such as the standing bird-dog) which are golden. Overall, this book was worth the read, and I don't regret purchasing it.

I've bought and read just about everything Dan John has written. This book, like all of his work, really distills the subject matter (basic kettlebell training in this case) and extracts the pure essence of it. He does this while still presenting something that is entertaining to read. Anyone who has read more than a few books on strength training will appreciate what a feat that is, as more often than not they tend to devolve into a mess of scientific sounding terms and marketing for other books. The book itself contains no real ground breaking revelations and the exercises and techniques (with the possible exception of his vertical plank series) have all been written about elsewhere. That said, this is possibly the best text on the basic rkc/sfg fundamental movements I have read. Yes Pavel and co. did it first but Dan has stripped away the hyperbole and fluff and left us with a solid foundational text.

I pretty much own every kettlebell book that is available on Amazon. My passion in life is Health and Fitness. I speak from 25 years of training experience when I say this book is not only one of the top kettlebell books I've read, but one of the best books on overall training. Mainly because of the programming it contains. Many fitness books these days have more "fluff" and not enough programming. I love the simplicity and how it's put together. He incorporates into every workout: push, pull, squat, hinge and press, and in between: core work (planks and bird dogs), and throws conditioning in very smartly without over training: farmer carries, waiter walks and swings. Dan also focuses on mobility work which I like.I've highlighted many phrases and have learned some good info. In my opinion this book contains priceless info.

This manual and would be useful to have in one's training library if you are a trainer looking for applications of the basic kettlebell exercises in a general program or you are preparing for a kettlebell training certification. Otherwise, Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline is the one. Dan John's prose is lively and enjoyable . I appreciated the breakdown of the swing and the mobility drills relating to the get-up. However, for most people Pavel's book is a far superior investment.

Jam packed with Dan John genius. Loaded with great workouts and insights. Especially useful if you’re a trainer. If you’re interested in strength training, and kettlebells in particular with this book—read Dan John. Your body will thank you.

I'm a big Dan John fan and have most of his books. This one is highly focused on using the kettlebell, particularly the swing, goblet squat and getup. Very detailed. But also gives some good mobility tips. May not be for everybody but is a good resource for KB newbies and experienced practitioners alike

Les fondamentaux avec le KB.Beaucoup de conseils issus de la grande expérience de Dan John.Bien illustré.Une lecture très enrichissante avec des modèles d'entraînement simples mais extrêmement efficaces.Je recommande ce livre.

I've read through a few of Dan's books in the last couple years and live how they always get me to reign in an over zealous gym ego. This one was again an enjoyable read and will have me continuing with the kind of training that has been proven to result in progression.

Muy americano y muy de opinar sin justificar... simplemente por el imperativo categórico de...Mucha información sobre las kettelbells y movimientos asociados que de hechan en falta, como un snatch aunque sea lineal

Dan John, de forma simples e eficiente, nos leva a entender que o treinamento eficiente de kettlebell, como qualquer treinamento, é simples e tem suas bases que devem ser respeitadas. O livro é muito bem estruturado, apresentando exemplos de treinamento completos, inclusive o minimo necessário. Imperdível!

While I've read a lot of Dragon Door books, this was my first by Dan John. Happy to say it's excellent - for me, for three specific reasons.First up is the basic philosophy he goes into, which sets the scene for the whole book (and is, I understand, Dan John's whole approach to coaching.) The "relaxed tension" he talks about simply means the body's ability to "snap into action", trained by learning to match strength with skill and getting the best bang-per-buck from any exercise you do. It's not a new idea - goes back to Charles Atlas and "dynamic tension" - but Dan John explains it better than I've seen anywhere else.Second, he relates the problems of modern living - mainly hip flexor mobility, T-spine mobility, and rotary movement - as the basis for the three core exercises in the book: the swing, goblet squat, and get-up. In other words, the natural human movements most missing from modern lifestyles are the ones best corrected by the HKC! It provides the "why" that's missing from many programmes, and for me was an "Aha" moment.Of course, there are many variants of the three basic kettlebell moves, and many are listed. But this book, really, is all about the core trio and their correct execution. Dan's not so much a coach as a philosopher, providing the "why" that leads to deeper understanding.Finally, Dan's timing in publishing the book couldn't be better - a few weeks before I take the HKC myself :-)