Brett Jones Interview - Kettlebells from the Ground Up. The Kalos Sthenos

In this interview Brett discusses the DVD he and Gray Cook put out, titled "Kettlebells from the Ground Up - The Kalos Sthenos". It's all about the Turkish Get Up, a classic exercise involving seven distinct steps that can also be used a screening tool to detect mobility and stability flaws. Brett goes into detail on 'self limiting exercise', the arm bar and thoracic wave exercises, as well as possibly the greatest stretch ever invented: the "Brettzel".

Bio

Brett Jones Interview - Kettlebells from the Ground Up. The Kalos Sthenos

Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Science from Clarion University. He is a Master RKC Instructor - Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified since Feb. 2002. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Advisory Board Member for the Functional Movement Screen -- functionalmovement.com. You can check out Brett's blog at AppliedStrength.com

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Turkish Get Up

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The Brettzel

The Brettzel targets the glutes and piriformis on the top leg, the hip flexor/quad complex of the down leg, while mobilizing the thoracic spine.

Some critical points:

The hip must be flexed 90+ degrees and the knee held to the floor to keep to keep lumbar spine rotation to a minimum.

Diaphragmatic breathing is critical. Breath and relax into the stretch as this will increase the thoracic spine rotation.

Keep the down leg in line with the body or slightly extended. Hook a towel or belt around the foot initially if the athlete is unable to reach the foot.

Keep the neck in-line with a towel roll, this will add to relaxation and proper breathing. Turning the head during the stretch will also help with thoracic rotation.

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Click the link below to find out more about Brett and Gray's two DVD set:

Kettlebells from the Ground Up