First, a quick statement about who this book is NOT for: This is not written for people who just want to be told to do an exercise for certain reps and sets and expect to see big gainz.
This book IS written for people who want to understand. The bulk of the book details not only exercises, but also the philosophy of approaching ballistic lifts and the reasons and benefits of integrating the specific cues provided. In other words: you’ll get the exercises (and even an introductory program), but the understanding of the WHY and the proper HOW behind those exercises is the real treasure in this book.
Aleks’ writing style is light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek, but the content itself is weighty and serious business. It is easily applicable to various levels of experience with kettlebells and proficiency with individual techniques. The humorous writing style makes it accessible for quick application and (for those willing to engage in the process) honest evaluation of one’s progress or lack thereof.
Since the book is intended for all audiences and details approaches as well as exercises, it does include a brief reflection on the history of kettlebells. This is hardly distracting, but more experienced gireviks (kettlebell users) can skip ahead to the other chapters. Once past the history, though, everyone would benefit from taking the time to read the information presented with patience and humility. The importance and impact of taming the arc for kettlebell ballistics becomes quickly apparent.
As an anecdotal comment: I have a good clean, a decent but weaker snatch, and a particular loathing for the kettlebell swing. In looking at the book, the cues, and their application, I can easily see why these three skills are the way they are: my ability or lack of ability to control the arc. My cleans are solid and strong because I have a good arc. My snatches, on the other hand, are weak because I have a tendency to fail to properly “pass the baton” between my hinge and arc. And the reason my swings have never felt as beneficial as so many others’ have said is because my swing arc has been haphazard and sloppy. Instead of the TV show catchphrase “save the cheerleader, save the world”, for gireviks, it is “save the arc, save the ballistic.”
In short, this is a easy to access but well thought out book illustrating critical correctives for improving kettlebell ballistic lifts. It has a program for developing greater skills, but more than that it offers solid information and understanding that can be used for a lifetime of ballistic work regardless of the program being followed. A good book, worth well more than its very modest price.
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Matthias
Finetune your ballistic lifts with ease!
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