Steve Cotter Full Kontakt Kettlebells - Volume 1

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Full Kontakt Kettlebells – Volume 1

The Martial Art of Strength Training

Focus: Fundamentals, stance, and the integration of martial movement with kettlebell training.

Chapters / Segments:

Introduction & Training Philosophy – Cotter explains the concept of “Full Kontakt”: kettlebells used not just for strength, but as a martial art practice, emphasizing discipline, flow, and explosiveness.

Warm-Up & Mobility – dynamic joint circles, stretches, and bodyweight drills to prepare the body for kettlebell flow.

Foundational Kettlebell Lifts – detailed instruction on the swing, clean, press, squat, and snatch with an emphasis on posture, alignment, and breath.

Martial Arts Integration – how stance, footwork, and strike mechanics influence kettlebell execution.

Combination Drills – linking moves (e.g., swing → clean → press → squat) to develop flow and conditioning.

Conditioning Set – Cotter demonstrates a round of continuous kettlebell drills designed to replicate the demands of combat.

Cool Down & Philosophy Recap – stretching and Cotter’s insights on mental focus and the warrior mindset.