GreatLakesGirya.com Podcast With Mark Reifkind

November 16, 2021 - Colin Lake

In this episode Mark (using bells since 2001) and I chat about his history in the fitness game, injuries and getting over them ( or working with them/around them) when you have the tools and time to get down to business. Mark is an OG of the kettlebell world and I was very excited to chat with him regarding some interesting topics.

Offset foot positions changes the loading of the backswing
E-Coat vs powdercoat bells
Hand positions when catching in single arm movements
GS vs hardstyle breathing patterns biomechanical match vs anatomical

Self care to improve strength and function. Possibly speed up recovery times.
Primal movements and balancing the body and creating a more aligned posture.
Length tension relationships and joint centration.
knee Valgus in a deep squat under serious load .. adduction , internal rotation, flexion ( depending on femur position parts of the adductors can act as extensors) and a stable pronation not a weak one that is without tension. I would argue that the foot does go into pronation to supinate as you come out of the internal rotation , adduction and flexion from the loading/ eccentric phase of the squat.
Grip position during the snatch

Please note there was some incorrect data I told Mark during this episode.

I have never completed 60 TGU in 30 min with a 48Kg bell. It is a goal of mine now.

Links relevant to this podcast.

Marks Body Maintenance Course

Marks website

The link to the video Mark mentions for activating the scapula.

NKT Neurokinetic Therapy - Functional Neurology + muscle testing

Paul Chek - Functional Training Godfather

Great Lakes Girya.com - Colin's Online Kettlebell store

Viking Warrior Condoning I purchased this book after checking it out.

Snatch Scheme Mark was talking about with Kennith Jay protocol . (I MUST TRY THIS)

Snatch a 16kg bell with your right arm 7 reps in 15 sec - 15sec rest - Snatch a 16kg bell with your left arm 7 reps = 2 sets