Show Notes
In this episode, Clifton Harski discusses athleticism through the lens of movement variety, adaptability, and lifelong physical practice.
He explores his background in jumping and multi-sport play, developing athletic kids without premature specialization, and why training should create opportunities to express athleticism.
Clifton also dives into kettlebell training for rhythm, relaxation, explosiveness, multi-directional strength and deceleration, along with programming ideas that bridge traditional strength work, movement skill, and real-world athletic performance.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and the Athletic Fusion Cohort
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