Name: The Three Pillars of Strength Kettlebell Clinic
Start: 2025-08-23T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-24T15:00:00-04:00
Location: WBO Health & Fitness

The Three Pillars of Strength Kettlebell Clinic

Join us for our Kettlebell Clinic as we train on a 100-acre 300-year old farm; wooded trails, steep grades and wonderful grass!
About this Event

Masters & Methods: The Three Pillars of Strength Kettlebell Clinic

Join Darius Gilbert and Marty Gallagher for an intensive, two-day kettlebell seminar on Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th. This clinic is designed to delve into the art and science of Absolute, Explosive, and Sustained Strength.

You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies, techniques, tactics, subtleties, and nuances related to these three distinct strength types:

Absolute Strength: Discover brute strength and raw power, including isometric and isotonic strength.
Explosive Strength: Learn usable athletic strength exemplified by explosiveness.
Sustained Strength: Master strength exerted at high levels for extended periods.

Itinerary

Saturday, August 23rd

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Introductory remarks and overview.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Absolute Strength Workshop. This hands-on session will cover signature techniques, full and extended range of motion, rep speed modulation, isometric and isotonic training, "Iron Yoga," the core four, pre-stretch and uber-contractions, pauses, 2-phase breathing, and periodization.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Programming discussion, "brain train" concepts, and juggling frequency, duration, and intensity.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Rest and shower at the hotel.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dinner and discussions.

Sunday, August 24th

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Catoctin Mountain sustained strength cardio workout.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Explosive Strength Workshop. Develop explosive strength in four dimensions, including hill drills, sprint techniques, signature explosive strength drills, the concept of rested effort in running, multi-directional explosiveness, and understanding overdoing/underdoing.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Summation, recapitulation, clarifications, and programming queries.
12:00 PM: Lunch at the diner (concludes by 1:00 PM).

This is an immersive, hands-on workshop environment that prioritizes quality of instruction over volume. Participation is limited to ensure a high-quality experience, and several high-level assistant coaches will be in attendance to provide personalized guidance.