Jeff Martone, Author at Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/author/jeff-martone/ Breaking Muscle Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:28:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120x68.png Jeff Martone, Author at Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/author/jeff-martone/ 32 32 Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 4, Day 4 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-4/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-4 Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a...

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]]> Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – 10 Reps Towards KB Perfection

Prescribed weight – whatever you need to perform perfect reps. Perform 10 reps each arm for all one-arm exercises.

For Time:

10 One-arm Floor Presses R/L

10 Arm-Bar Stretches R/L

10 Double Floor Presses

10 Turkish Get Ups R/L

10 Military Press R/L

10 Push-Presses R/L

10 Russian Swings

10 Power Swings

10 American Swings

10 Swing Releases

10 One-Arm Swings R/L

10 Half Rotations Switches

10 H2H Switches

10 KB Dead Cleans R/L

10 KB (Swing) Cleans R/L

10 Bottoms-up Cleans R/L

10 Double KB Cleans

10 Thrusters

10 Snatches R/L

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 4, Day 3 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-3/ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-3 Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a...

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]]> Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – Kettlebell “Danny”

As Many Rounds As Possible, In 20 Minutes:

30 Box jumps (24”)

20 Double KB push presses (24kg, 12kg)

30 Pull-ups

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 4, Day 2 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-2/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-2 Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a...

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]]> Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – Kettlebell “Nasty Girls”

3 Rounds For Time:

50 Squats

7 Muscle ups

10 Double KB Cleans (32kg, 16kg)

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 4, Day 1 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-1/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-4-day-1 Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a...

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]]> Our fourth and final week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – Kettlebell “Badger”

3 rounds for time:

30 double KB cleans and Front Squats (2 – 24kg or 12kg)

30 pull-ups

Run 800 meters

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 3, Day 4 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-4/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-4 We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system....

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]]> We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

6 Rounds For Time:

5 Turkish Get-ups R/L (24kg)

5 Muscle Ups

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 3, Day 3 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-3/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-3 We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system....

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]]> We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – Kettlebell “Grace”

30 Reps For Time:

Double KB Clean and Jerk (32kg, 16kg)

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 3, Day 2 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-2/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-2 We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system....

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]]> We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

As Many Rounds as Possible in 20 minutes:

3 Muscle ups

5 KB swing of choice (32kg)

7 Box Jumps

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 3, Day 1 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-1/ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-3-day-1 We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system....

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]]> We are in our third of four weeks of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

As Many Round As Possible in 10 Minutes:

Arm Bar Stretch / TGU Combination – 1 rep Right (24kg)

Arm Bar Stretch / TGU Combination – 1 rep Left (24kg)

Note: Hold the arm bar stretch for 3 seconds, reset to starting point, then flow into the TGU. Be smooth, strive for perfect form during each rep.

Finish

100 1-arm swings (alternating Kettlebell from one hand to the other at the top of each swing)

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 2, Day 4 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-4/ Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-4 We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab...

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]]> We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

10 Minutes:

5 Minutes KB Snatch Right (16kg, 8kg)

5 Minutes KB Snatch Left (16kg, 8kg)

Note: Try to maintain 16-20 reps per minute. Watch the clock, pace yourself, be efficient, and “rest” on top.

Take a 3-5 minute break then…

Finish with 5 rounds of:

As many reps in good form as possible

1 minute – 1 arm swings Left (24kg, 12kg)

1 minute – 1 arm swings Right (24kg, 12kg)

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 2, Day 3 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-3/ Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-3 We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab...

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]]> We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

5 Rounds, For Time:

25 American Swings (24kg, 12kg)

15 Handstand kick ups (against wall, pause for 3 seconds on top)

5 Weighted pull-ups w/24kg, 12kg

5 Box Jumps 24″

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 2, Day 2 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-2/ Tue, 29 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-2 We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab...

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]]> We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout – 10 Reps Towards KB Perfection

Prescribed weight – whatever you need to perform perfect reps. Perform 10 reps each arm for all one-arm exercises.

For Time:

10 One-arm Floor Presses R/L

10 Arm-Bar Stretches R/L

10 Double Floor Presses

10 Turkish Get Ups R/L

10 Military Press R/L

10 Push-Presses R/L

10 Russian Swings

10 Power Swings

10 American Swings

10 Swing Releases

10 One-Arm Swings R/L

10 Half Rotations Switches

10 H2H Switches

10 KB Dead Cleans R/L

10 KB (Swing) Cleans R/L

10 Bottoms-up Cleans R/L

10 Double KB Cleans

10 Thrusters

10 Snatches R/L

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]]> Strength & Conditioning – Jeff Martone: Week 2, Day 1 https://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-1/ Mon, 28 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 https://breakingmuscle.com///uncategorized/strength-conditioning-jeff-martone-week-2-day-1 We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab...

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]]> We are in our second week of workouts designed by Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Jeff has been working with kettlebells since long before they were mainstream. In fact, he actually built his first one himself. Through his work with everyone from the military, to martial artists, to housewives, Jeff has created an effective training system. So, grab a kettlebell and give it a shot!

Four new workouts are posted each week, starting on Monday, and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately before starting any of these workouts!

To learn more about Jeff, read our feature interview:

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 1 – Saved By The Kettlebell

Featured Coach: Jeff Martone, Part 2 – Great Coaches Are Great People

Workout

5 Rounds, For Time:

5 Double low swings (32kg, 20kg)

3 Double Cleans (32kg, 20kg)

1 Double KB Military Press (32kg, 20kg)

3 Double KB Push Press (32kg, 20kg)

5 Double KB Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 (32kg, 20kg)

Note: Scale where appropriate.

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