Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Pat Flynn on Fun & Functional Kettlebell Training


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What makes kettlebell training so effective for building muscle, gaining strength, and improving mobility? Can it replace traditional lifting? And how can you incorporate kettlebells into your training for more variety and fun?


In this episode, I welcome back Pat Flynn. As the founder of Strong ON!, an award-winning author, and a trainer for special forces and professional athletes, Pat brings a wealth of expertise in fitness and minimalist training.

In this conversation, he shares straightforward, science-backed advice on using kettlebell training to achieve impressive results with minimal time and equipment.


Pat also discusses his new book, Strong ON!: 101 Minimalist Kettlebell Workouts to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Boost Flexibility—in 20 Minutes or Less, which offers a blueprint for transforming your fitness routine using just one powerful tool: The kettlebell.

In this interview, you’ll learn . . .

  • How to make kettlebell training fun, functional, and sustainable
  • The “Big 6” kettlebell exercises and how to perform them safely and effectively
  • How kettlebell training builds strength, muscle, and endurance
  • Practical programming tips for integrating kettlebells into your workouts
  • The mobility benefits of kettlebell training
  • And more . . .

    So, if you want to learn how to make kettlebell training fun and functional, click play and join the conversation.

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (12:25) Kettlebell Limitations

    (16:57) Kettlebell Back Exercises

    (21:25) The “Big 6” Kettlebell Movements

    (28:17) Benefits of Kettlebell Carries

    (33:43) Adding Kettlebells to Your Program

    (38:01) Favorite Kettlebell Complexes

    (40:47) Mobility Routine Overview

    (43:24) Simplified Diet Plan

    (50:58) Importance of Willpower

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