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The Kettlebell Deadlift – What You Need To Know
Learn THE fundamental movement you nead to learn before you get fancy with a kettlebell - the kettlebell deadlift! Mastering the kettlebell deadlift means you can build towards more advanced movements easier and with better form, such as the kettlebell swing, snatch...
Engine House Hero – Judicious Jonathan
At the end of every year, we like to review how our members have been doing overall, who’s been in, who’s done what and when. And we reckon, a good indicator 🧭 is attendance 💯 Last year, Jonathan had the most open gym attendances with a whopping 186 under his belt -...
Engine House Hero – Astounding Alison
November's Engine House Hero is Alison! 💪 Alison has been training us with a little over a year now, having racked up 194 classes. One of her goals was to achieve an unassisted pull up. Sounds like a small goal, but pull ups can be one of those movements that can...
Prowler Sled Pull – Work your whole body
The prowler, sled, sledge or whatever you'd like to call is the piece of kit in the gym that you'll see parading itself up and down the turf lane in the gym with someone either hanging on to a piece of rope and pulling it towards them, or conversly taking up the rear...
Engine House Hero – Keen Kara
Kara gets her spot in our Engine House Hero Hall Of Fame for stepping out of her comfort zone, setting herself a challenge and sticking to the plan. When we asked Kara if she was going to take part in the Mettle Bender Competition a few months ago it was at first a...
Full Turkish Get Up – Step By Step Guide
If you've read our guide to the half turkish get up, then this is the follow on to learn the full movement pattern for the full turkish get up. Remember, if you're a beginner, then the kettlebell is optional - only consider using weight once you're 100% confident you...
Engine House Hero – Fantastic Fran & Astonishing Amberly
These wonderful beings took part in the Spartan Summer Gathering, Fran bagged 1st place and Amberly snaffled 2nd in the female first timers class - so we reckon they deserve kudos for doing so brilliantly - amazing work ladies! 🙌 Sitting on the fence about signing up?...
Engine House Hero – Top-Notch Terry
This month’s Engine House Hero is Terry (not Barry) 💪 If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Terry at the gym, you’ll know that this chap is always there with words of encouragement for his fellow training buddies, no doubt a skill he picked up in his army days when...
Half Turkish Get Up – Boost your stability and strength
Y’all know we love a turkish get up in the gym - but we also know it’s one of the most technical exercises we teach and hardest to master. So if you’re struggling with it, or have yet to have a go, then the half turkish get up may be a great back to basics starting...
1000lb Club – Henry & Dan Graduate
Welcome to the 1000lb Club, Henry & Dan! 💪 What is this club you might well ask... well it means that some peppy souls managed to lift a total of 1000lbs (or 453.592kg to be precise) with their 1RM for back squat, bench press and deadlift in one session. Here's...