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Kettlebell Get-ups at an RKC workshop with Andrea Du Cane instructing

RKC Big Six Workout

big six Andrea Du Cane Jan 18, 2024

The RKC is based on six main exercises that are tested using kettlebells based on weight classes. They include the Swing, Get-up, Clean, Squat, Press, Snatch. There are many other drills and correctiv… Read more

Thoughts on the RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test

Category_Coaching Mike Krivka Apr 05, 2022

Michael Krivka, Master RKC, shares over 20 years of kettlebell wisdom around preparing for the RKC Snatch Test Read more

How to Nail the RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test Once and For All

Category_Kettlebell Training Dan John Feb 17, 2016

The RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test seems to bother many people. It’s 100 reps, and quickly indicates the issue: Is it your lungs? Is it your buns? Is it your guns? During the snatch test, the skin comes o… Read more

Miyagi Pinball: Tilt Your Kettlebell Snatch!

Category_Kettlebell Training Steve Holiner Sep 16, 2015

“You’re the best around. And nothing’s gonna ever keep you down”. That’s what they’ll be singing after you apply the following tips to your snatch technique. The following tips will improve your kettl… Read more

Stop Fearing the 5 Minute Snatch Test

Category_Kettlebell Training Paul Britt, DC Sep 02, 2015

Nothing seems to scare potential RKC Instructors more than the 5 Minute Snatch Test (read complete testing requirements here), the gatekeeper of the system. In the long run, it’s only 5 minutes out of… Read more

Living the Standard--A Snatch a Day Will Keep the Doctor Away

advanced exercise variations Troy Anderson Jun 24, 2015

Dan John is famous for the exposing the fitness world to an action-oriented quote from the legendary wrestler and coach, Dan Gable: “If it is important you should do it every DAY!” This idea has subse… Read more

My RKC Experience

Andrea Du Cane Neal DenHartog Apr 22, 2015

Last weekend I had the opportunity to undertake one of the most rewarding endeavors of my burgeoning fitness career. I attended a three day workshop to become an RKC instructor. I knew going in that i… Read more

Advanced Kettlebell Workout: Forget the Snatch

advanced techniques Beth Andrews Dec 24, 2014

Are you a good snatcher? Is your kettlebell snatch effortless and smooth? If you love to snatch try this combo. Add a lunge to the snatch. Your concentration will heighten with the multiple movements.… Read more

What Real Users of The IsoMax Have to Say

“Having been a Strength and Conditioning Coach for 40 years (33 years at the college level, 7 years at the high school level), I have seen a LOT of devices come and go. The IsoMax impresses me so much that I would definitely incorporate it into my program if I were starting all over again in my career. It'll defin… Read More

Rod Cole

Stephenville, TX

“Been working out since 1975. The Isomax has taken center stage. The combination of convenient, very effective isometrics and seeing the amount of force generated on each rep is phenomenal. Dragon Door's innovations are a godsend. I'm 70 and the strongest I have ever been.”

Bob Lorenz

Vernon, NY

“I have been able to gain more muscle mass and increased strength with the Isomax than with any free weights or weight machine. I am in my mid 40s and have been lifting weights since my late teenage years, but nothing I have tried compares to the Isomax!”

Mike Little

Lansing, NC

Excellent Isometric Trainer. Additional training technique to weights. Exercises your muscles differently than normal weights. For those people like me who have never trained isometrically they stimulate your muscles without risk of injury. Isometrics strengthens muscle strength / endurance in different ways to w… Read More

Tommy Cusack

London, England

I love my IsoMax. I am 55, I had the normal aches and pains you would expect for someone my age. Back, knee and tricep tendonitis. I have been using the IsoMax for 4 months, my aches and pains have faded to nothing. My blood pressure has also improved and i have effortlessly gained muscle. And i am only using it … Read More

Stu W.

Long Island, NY

Best Kettlebell on the Market

The feel and weight distribution of this kettlebell is the best on the market.

Love RKC kettlebell

I'm not sure if I got a one off but the new finish is inferior to my older RKC Kettlebells. The others have a nice matte finish where my newest one has a shiny finish and looks like a cheaper version. Still a good bell, well balanced and probably still better than most. Got a 7/10 for that reason. By the way, I'm not a weekend warrior, I'm in the fitness industry: trainer for 15 years. I may know something.

A product I love to snatch

I'm happy that I've found Dragon Door kettlebells.But it took a fair amount of searching.Started with trips to a local sports/fitness rquipent store, then Target.Nothing at all looked convincing.My first kettlebells were bought yers ago locally and are made with epoxy coating.That's just plain wrong. How could someone come up with such an idea? It hardly makes any sense from a ruggedness/longevity of the product prospective.But that's what was available at the time.This time I put in more effort into my research.And I would like to thank the person who wrote a very thorough review of the best kettlebells out there.I decided to go with simply the best!

Repeat customer

I keep coming back for more and can't imagine buying kettlebells anywhere else!

Unmatched quality

I have used many different brands of kettlebells and will only buy RKC. I have a pair of the 24s that are used almost everyday, they will humble you and empower you. Handles are the perfect size and are breaking in nicely. Another great product from RKC.