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MarkFu's Barbarian Blog

Url:	http://mkonen.com/bblog
Author(s):	Mark Konen
Language:	English
Tags:	strength, fitness, kettlebells
Description:	MFBB is a fitness blog focusing on strength training using barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, sandbags and whatever else I can get my hands on! I post related articles as well as my training log
Ratings	(2 Ratings)
Popularity:	2 Followers

Colored Neoprene-Coated Kettlebells Are Now Available

Just in time for holidays, Val has added colored neoprene-coated kettlebells with rubber bases to her extensive line of high quality kettlebells.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...more

2009-12-03

Training Log, Week Ending 11/29/09

As we wind down another cycle and Derek looks to sport=specific rugby training, Scott found willing lifters to go for max lifts on Thanksgiving Day.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...more

2009-11-29

More Drama in Crossfit-Land

All I can say is I am glad I left Crossfit years ago. I train to escape the drama, kool-aid and the egos not immerse myself in it.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links,...more

2009-11-24

The Most Underused Machine in the Gym

As you have read here, there are few pieces of gym equipment I have any use for, save for a couple. One is the Glute Ham Developer, (GHD) and another, the Reverse Hyper Machine, (RHM).[[ This is a ...more

2009-11-22

The Benefits of Unilateral Strength Training

One neurological benefit of dumbell training is that it takes twice as long to do a set than with a bar. The metabolic cost is twice as much, thus more calories are burned.[[ This is a content summ...more

2009-11-21

Setting Up the Deadlift

Much has been written about the deadlift and yet there are some lingering myths about it like how bad it is for your back.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other c...more

2009-11-21

Training Log, Week Ending 11/22/09

Back to heavy volume and a ME (max effort) Tuesday which turned out to be a mixed bag; a personal best in the push press and a groin blow-out on my way to an Olympic squat pr.[[ This is a content s...more

2009-11-19

A Discussion of the Latest “Wonder” Supplement

Here is a funny animated discussion between two characters talking about the latest hot bodybuilding supplement.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, an...more

2009-11-14

The Muscles of Athleticism

The beauty of human movement is the synchrony of the hips, glutes and hamstrings firing off at just the right time.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content,...more

2009-11-11

Training Log, Week Ending 11/15/09

This is the second day of the deloading week, so volume will be lower as will intensity. Since The Brengel is presiding, it still won't be easy! Wouldn't have it any other way, either.[[ This is a ...more

2009-11-11

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