"Steve Cotter's Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting Series 1 and 2 take you from raw newbie to a seasoned PhD in kettlebell lifting - Guarantees you levels of brooding power, inhuman strength and physical achievement to exceed your wildest dreams"

"The rate at which Steve Cotter has transformed kettlebell training is nothing short of AMAZING. He has challenged the average training methodologies out there and has proven that his principles based on internal martial arts and Russian strength training are superior.

Everything I thought I knew about strength training and athletic conditioning changed for the better when I started to study his methods. As a strength coach, my training applications have been influenced greatly by Steve.

Steve is a true pioneer and is taking kettlebell training back to its grass roots. Anyone who is serious about athletic enhancement should study and listen to Steve Cotter. He is leaving a legacy of excellence and frankly, I want to be part of it!"

—Franz Snideman RKC, CHEK, Owner of Revolution Fitness Center, and author of The Revolution Kettlebell Fat Loss Program

Steve Cotter already gave you a rock-solid foundation in kettlebell basics with his highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting, Series 1.

Steve's Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting Series 2 elevates your kettlebell training to an even higher level with extreme lifts for every part of your body. Over 220 new kettlebell techniques are presented in the detailed, in-depth and easily digestible style that is the hallmark of Steve Cotter DVDs.

Whatever level you bring to the table, Series 2 will show you how to take it to the next step & beyond.

The content is suited equally to the beginner and elite physical performer. With the depth of variation presented on these DVDs, you have at your fingers an unlimited tool for creating and combing kettlebell training programs that are perfect for your goals.

Includes sections on joint mobility warm-ups, swings, cleans, presses, snatch, legs, abdominals & trunk, grip/forearm/fingers, joint health & flexibility, neck and spine, isometrics, quick hands juggling, explosive lifts, balance & coordination, KB pushups, and KB & Bodyweight combos.

"Steve Cotter is a rare breed of athlete and coach. A true professional, Steve walks the walk and talks the talk by setting examples through his physical prowess as well as his personable demeanor. Without hesitation I can easily say, if you have the opportunity to learn from Steve you should jump on the opportunity!" —Zach Even-esch, the Underground Strength Coach

In addition to this wealth of information, follow along through all or part of the grueling 70-minute Steve Cotter Extreme Kettlebell workout.

Discover the type of focus, technique and intensity that goes into building world-class strength, power and conditioning. Follow along with Steve for a few sections at a time and as your strength and fitness continues to improve, go through the entire minute workout start to finish.

Experience first-hand how to put together the vast array of Kb techniques presented in the Encyclopedia DVDs into a comprehensive, full-body workout.

All the elements of a complete Strength & Conditioning training program seamlessly flow together to give you the most complete workout imaginable: Strength, Speed, Power, Range of Motion, Endurance, Coordination and Balance are all represented in equal parts.

Includes an insert with 10 great written programs addressing: general conditioning, core training, anaerobic conditioning, mobility, strength and power and quick hands cardio circuit.

Here is what mixed martial art legend Mario Sperry has to say about the Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting:

"Steve Cotter's Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting is amazing! I am looking forward to using the techniques in my MMA conditioning workout. It is the best DVD series I have ever seen on the subject."

—Mario "The Zen Machine" Sperry.

Contents:

Joint Mobility Warm-ups

A great use for your lighter KBs to increase circulation in and around all the major joints of your body and to prepare you for the more vigorous portions of your workout.

• Swing
  Techniques to increase your understanding of the most fundamental KB lift through challenging variations.
• Clean
  New challenges that teach you how to generate power from odd angles
• Press
  Increase your pressing strength and muscularity by manipulating your body's leverage.
  
• Snatch
  Combining the strength and power of the Snatch with increased demands on balance and range of motion.
• Legs
  Just when you thought your leg training could not get any more grueling---along comes these innovative exercises that will develop the strength and athleticism you've always desired.
• Abdominals & Trunk
  Get the hard, sculpted mid-section of your dreams! If you have a 6-pack now, get ready for your new 8-pack!
  
• Grip/Forearm/Fingers
  Your training program won't be complete without the ever-important hand and lower arm development that is the territory of the truly stong.
  
• Joint Health & Flexibility
  Move deeper into the joints and increase your range of motion in the commonly tight areas of your body.
• Neck & Spine
  Shore up any weak links in your body's kinetic chain with these challenging neck and spine exercises.
  
• Isometrics
  Develop the shredded muscles of a gymnast with these intense high-tension techniques.
  
• Quick Hands-Juggling Basics
  The perfect way to increase hand-eye coordination while also challenging your mind. Best of all, these are fun!
  
• Explode!
  Run faster, jump higher, hit harder with these powerful and athletic KB movements.
• Balance & Coordination
  Learn new skills and break through old plateaus with these fun and highly challenging maneuvers.
  
• KB Pushups
  Pushups from A to Z. You'll never have this much fun doing pushups! Challenges for beginners and elite athletes alike.
  
• KB & Bodyweight Combos
  Add spice to your mundane bodyweight movements with these nasty combinations.
  
• KB & BOSU
  Learn how to combine your KB exercises with the popular BOSU. Balance Trainer to create exciting routines that will challenge your strength and balance to the max.
  

About Steve Cotter

Steve Cotter is a world-renowned martial artist and strength & conditioning specialist. He has merged his experience as a US National Full Contact Kung Fu Champion, internal martial art instructor and cutting-edge trainer with his expertise as Kettlebell innovator, to develop innovative and comprehensive programs for martial artists and other combat specialists.

With his 25 years of experience as a world-class martial artist, athlete, and coach, he specializes in the design and supervision of perfectly balanced training programs for fighters and other individuals committed to serious conditioning and fitness. His unique approach bridges time-tested training methods of the internal martial arts and the latest research-based modalities for athletic training. The end results are maximal mind-body performance, deep strength, and unsurpassed athleticism.

One of the characteristics that separates Steve among trainers is his ability to apply simple concepts and techniques into a martial context. Every useful technique is either a martial technique in disguise, or a conditioning method to augment overall skill development. Considered by many to be the world authority on one leg squats and low basin strength training, Steve is uniquely qualified to help his students lay the foundation for power development in his or her chosen application.

Steve Cotter’s professional accreditations include:

• 2 time US Full Contact Champion.
• Team Member, USA National Kuoshu Team.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Creator of FULL K.O.NTACT KETTLEBELLS System and best-selling DVD series.
• Certified Health/Fitness Instructor- American Colleges of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
• B.S. in Kinesiology, San Diego State University.
• Certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach.

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