The Turkish Get Up (TGU). Let us start at the beginning with a history lesson: What is the origin of the Turkish Get Up? I have no idea. The Internet, in its unverified fashion, mumbled something about a heavy TGU as a prerequisite in order to join the Turkish wrestling teams. Also, some Old-Timey Strong […]
Grip Variations for Pull Ups- Ryan Williams, PCC
Since September is pull up month here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, I’m going to take a look at grip position and the differences between the variations. First the basics-Overhand grip(Palms away from you) is a pull up. Underhand grip (Palms toward you) is a chin up. A neutral grip is with your palms facing each […]
Bonnie and Clyde: A Sinister Kettlebell Duo
Happy Thursday to yinz 😉 Hey folks! It’s been a while since we got a truly kick ass routine on the blog. Our clients in our power training course specifically have been increasing their personal level of badassery at an exponential rate and the routine they all did last week deserves some serious attention 😀 […]
“Do or Do Not. There is No Try.”
I had a major epiphany, and that epiphany was that I was not doing what I sought out to do for my own health and wellness. Shocking, I know, especially coming from a fitness professional like myself. You’d think the hardcore kettlebellig and calisthenic aficionado would OWN everything single one her healthy habits. For the […]
Ask the Instructor: The Volume of Your Training and Why That Matters for Strength
Welcome to another ask the instructor blog post! This post is dedicated to the discussion of volume in your training programs and WHY that matters in order to gain serious strength. Over the past few weeks I have been asked about my own take on total work volume and how that plays into the intensity […]
Spring into Strength
Pittsburgh is about to get stronger! Primal Fitness Pittsburgh is excited to announce that we are pressing forward (literally speaking) into our very first written program. In as little as 4 weeks, you can see MASSIVE and DRAMATIC strength gains while simultaneously getting leaner. The only catch is WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our publication to […]
The Snatch Test 2.0
I was recently given the opportunity to teach the Ground Force Method (formerly known as Primal Move) at a fitness event this July. The event will consist of mobility training, kettlebell and barbell technique training and some fun little competitions in between. It was brought to my attention that some of the male participants have […]
Fall Back into Fitness!
Did You Party a Little Too Hard over your Summer Vacation? Ready to Transform You Health in Record Time? Fall into a brand new Body for this Fall Season! Our Fall Back Into Fitness Program will easily result in DRAMATIC health transformations over the course of 4 weeks. If this sounds like it’s something you’d […]