StrongFirst Master Instructor Brett Jones trains on just five kettlebell moves—cleans, presses, squats, swings and get-ups—but keeps making progress because he “minds the gap.” In this episode Brett shows Todd how screening ankles, hips and T-spine first, then adding a five-minute ground warm-up, fixes hidden leaks that stall strength. You’ll learn why nasal breathing balances your nervous system, how minimalist shoes fire up foot-to-glute power, and why Turkish Get-Ups are insurance against falls at any age.

Key Points

• Minimalist plan: 3–5 lifts outperform 150 random exercises.
• Screen first (FMS): find the real mobility or stability gap.
• Ankles rule the chain—fix dorsiflexion, unload low back.
• Hip FAI work-arounds: wider foot angle, ground mobility, single-leg strength.
• “Rib-spring” T-spine rotation drives better overhead pressing.
• Breathing drills: nasal in/out at rest; mouth only when volume demands.
• Footwear swap: flat, wide-toe shoes for every strength session.
• Turkish Get-Ups: ground-to-stand strength, fall-recovery confidence.
• High heels / work boots? Finish the day barefoot and run ankle drills.
• Pavel + Gray Cook: where kettlebell minimalism meets functional movement.

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