{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 509: Building a Better Kettlebell with Colin Lake","description":"Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here:   https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Yours Jewly, Aleks \u201cThe Hebrew Hammer\u201d Salkin, sits down with Colin Lake of Great Lakes Girya Pro to dish on what actually makes a great kettlebell. Colin shares his journey from competitive soccer in Canada to top-level personal trainer, how a car accident payout accidentally funded his strength career, and why he became obsessed with building a better kettlebell. In this episode: [0:03:30] Colin\u2019s origin story: soccer, injury, and getting into coaching [0:06:50] Discovering kettlebells through StrongFirst, Anatomy in Motion, and Neurokinetic Therapy [0:12:40] Why most people\u2019s first kettlebell is \u201cnot that great\u201d [0:16:50] The 70 mm window: how design impacts wrist position, torque, and performance [0:24:50] Training and designing \u201cmonster\u201d bells up to 100+ kg (and beyond) [0:32:20] Grit, discomfort, and why people quit kettlebells too soon [0:37:20] Where to get Great Lakes Gireya Pro bells and the new Great Lakes Method lineup Links mentioned: Free 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge \u2013 https:\/\/9minutechallenge.com  Great Lakes Girya Pro (standard bells, clubs, maces) \u2013 www.greatlakesgiryapro.com   Great Lakes Method (oversized \u201cmonster\u201d kettlebells) \u2013 www.greatlakesmethod.com  Find Colin on Instagram at ColinantonyLake (click here => Instagram) and YouTube at Colin Lake - YouTube ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"