So, you're ready to start kettlebell training, but you don't know which kettlebell to buy? The big choice is between traditional cast-iron kettlebells and competition kettlebells. This article goes over the basic differences, but more importantly, it gives suggestions based on what type of training you're going to use the kettlebell for, giving you the information you need to pick the kettlebell that is right for you!

By Mark de Grasse

Raed "Ice Water" Barance, trainer and My Mad Methods Magazine Contributor, performs the third progression of his Ice Water Calisthenics series. Raed Barance, a 20 year old bar athlete in San Francisco, performs a series of ground, parallel bar, and pull up bar exercises in a cinematic video directed by Chaz Smedley and Arturo Ruvalcaba. The workout video even includes a high-altitude human flag on a billboard overlooking San Francisco (do not try at home, or on top of a building).

Who is the Evolution KettlebellGroundwork program for?

EKG is a series of kettlebell resources designed for fighters, experienced kettlebell athletes, and trainers that have worked towards mastering the basic kettlebell lifts. If you are looking to build a more extensive library of kettlebell and bodyweight movements and effective programming to ensure your place at the front of the pack, EKG will deliver.

By John Wolf

How to do the Brood 9 Stunt Flow Exercise:
Anthony Eisenhower, owner of Brood 9 Martial Arts, creator of the Brood 9 Stunt System, and My Mad Methods Magazine Contributor, demonstrates a series of jumps, rolls, and falls in a non-stop exercise flow. Anthony uses these exercises to teach aspiring stuntmen to perform stunts safely.

How to do the Evolution Kettlebell Groundwork Flow 2 Exercise:
John Wolf, owner of Wolf Fitness Systems, creator of Evolution Kettlebell Groundwork, and My Mad Methods Magazine Contributor, demonstrates a dynamic EKG Flow exercise progression that involves flowing ground movements requiring strength, flexibility, agility, and full body coordination.

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By Mat Bodhi Bryan

Rik Brown, owner of Liberty Strength Training and My Mad Methods Magazine Contributor, demonstrates a series of Heavy Club exercises using a 45lb club.