THE SOUTH SIDE SUMMER SWING CHALLENGE IS HERE! TODAY, we are launching our first EVER kettlebell swing challenge! If you’re looking to shed the winter weight, become stronger than you ever thought possible AND test your personal limits, THIS CHALLENGE IS FOR YOU! We here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh have put together a […]
The “What the Hell?!?!?” Effect- Pressing Variants, The Deadlift and Climbing
In our publication, “Powerful Pressing”, I took some time to talk about this unique little thing I like to call the “WHAT THE HELL!?!?” effect. This effect, aka “the cross over effect” , is an effect where one particular method of training carries over to another unique training area unrelated to kettlebell specific lifts. In […]
Welcome to a New Era of Strength!
It’s been nearly 4 years since I have been blogging my way through the internet talking about all things related to healthy eating, strength training, and living life to the fullest in Pittsburgh, the city I love so much. What started as a quirky blog called “The Primal Burgher” quickly evolved into something much more refined, powerful, and for […]
Ask the Instructor: How do I train for heavy snatches?
February is “Snatchuary” at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, which means we are all gearing up for heavy 1 rep maxes and the 200 rep 10 minute snatch test by the end of the month. We work hard here at the studio this time of year, and today, I want to focus on how to do heavier […]
OttomanStrong: How to Train for a 48KG Turkish Getup- Dan Byrnes
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 […]
The Supplement Stack: Short-Cutting Your Goals Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
In a recent conversation I had with some lifters I knew, I had mentioned that I don’t touch pre-workout supplements. My heaviest lifting days are normally Saturdays. By heavy day, we’re talking 32kg swings set up as intervals, lots. .. LOTS of deadlifting and my weighted pull up practice. I dig it, but never did […]
The Snatch: Single, Double, and How To Maximize This Lift
This month at the studio, the clients of Primal Fitness Pittsburgh are in a little competition with each other. At the end of the month, the person who has completed the most snatches during all of their workouts will receive a nice little health and wellness basket for their hard efforts. We like spreading the […]
The Functional Movement Screen at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh
I am excited to announce that Primal Fitness Pittsburgh will be arranging times to schedule our very own Functional Movement Screen (FMS) at the facility. Today, I wanted to take some time to discuss what the FMS screen is, and how it can benefit you as a member of Primal Fitness Pittsburgh. First, a […]
Climbing to the Summit: A Double Kettlebell Chain
It’s New Year’s Eve, and with a brand new year upon us, I wanted to give you all a head start with a brand new kettlebell routine that will truly test you conditioning. This is a paralytically LONG ladder and you will be working your way the whole way up to 5 lifts per lift […]