HARDSTYLE KETTLEBELL MTL is a school where we teach people strength training with Kettlebells. We are about the underlying principles, not just the tools used.
Hardstyle Kettlebell Mtl is a school where we teach people how to move better and encourage them to move often. We train movement patterns rather than muscle groups, and pay special attention to how each movement is performed, reinforcing quality over quantity. We emphasize and teach the skill of strength and flexibility/mobility, and strive for balance and symmetry in each, like Yin and Yang. Our
training philosophy can be compared to traditional Martial Arts because we challenge our students to “practice” rather than “workout”. This is mindful movement. We train and teach through the use of minimal equipment, such as kettlebells and one’s own bodyweight because we believe that simplicity is key and less is more when focusing on attaining results. Our classes and programs are fun, effective, unique and stimulating for everyone, from beginners to athletes and all ages groups. We never compromise quality and our number one concern is “do no harm”. We are known for making strength and flexibility easy and attainable to anyone, and most of all enjoyable for life. Everyone that comes through our door goes though a movement assessment and is consulted for a training program to fit their schedule and budget. We set goals for our students and standards for them to achieve. We work our hardest to attain them together. For rates and hours, please visit www.hardstylekettlebell.ca
05/25/2025
KETTLEBELL HYPERTROPHY
MECHANICAL DROP SETS
BACK-TO-BACK SUPER SETS
⏱️ 15 MIN BLOCKS — GO HARD
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BLOCK 1
SUPER SET A
1️⃣ 1 Arm Row x 5
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Dead Stop Clean x 5
SUPER SET B
2️⃣ Military Press x 5
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Push Press x 5
AMRAP in 15 Minutes
Minimal Rest ⚡ Max Output
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BLOCK 2
SUPER SET A
3️⃣ Split Squat x 5
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1 Arm Front Squat x 5
SUPER SET B
4️⃣ Sn**ch x 5
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1 Arm Swing x 5
⏱️ Another 15 Minutes — Max Effort
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Heavy. Focused. Vicious.
Kettlebell Training = Growth Mode Activated
Tag your training partner and get after it!
05/13/2025
"Are you connected or disconnected?"
Let’s talk rack hold position — and why it matters.
In the proper rack position, your upper arms must stay connected to your torso at all times. Not your elbows floating out. Not your shoulders shrugged. Connected.
This position:
Conserves energy
Builds strength
Transfers force efficiently
Protects your shoulders and lower back
Here’s how to do it right:
1. Kettlebells resting between your forearm and bicep
2. Wrists straight, not bent
3. Upper arms glued to your ribs
4. Chest tall, core tight, lats engaged
Before your next set, ask yourself:
“Am I connected or disconnected?”
11/10/2024
04/07/2024
My kind of ECLIPSE lol
Any plans for tomorrow?
11/19/2023
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
2023 TORONTO SFG1 KETTLEBELL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COMPLETE
11/03/2023
GOING THROUGH EMOTIONS TODAY
Presented to group of troubled youth at Horizon Alternative School.
It was hard reliving my own moments locked up in jail. Going through that experience that forged me. Many of these kids have already been in jail.
Relating with them was not my goal. My goal was to inspire them into a better way of life.
Strength training was that for me. It was something that held me together mentally for so many years.
One kid had a hoodie with his cousin's picture on it. I asked about it and he told me he got stabbed to death. He was stabbed too, but survived.
These are the types of kids I was talking to.
No matter how hard you may be, have all have feelings we must process.
10/29/2023
Group Photo of the StrongFirst Canada SFG1 in Montreal.
Welcome all the new Kettlebell Trainees.
Please spread the news! Canada is StrongFirst!
10/29/2023
Group Photo of the StrongFirst Canada SFG1 in Montreal. Welcome all the new Instructors. Next up for Canada is the Toronto SFG1, Nov 17-19 2023
and Toronto SFG2, Nov 20-21, 2023
Please spread the news! Canada is StrongFirst!
10/26/2023
MK-9 LEGACY
10/25/2023
Don't miss out on this last chance opportunity to join the KETTLEBELL 101 and 201 workshop combo in Montreal on October 28th. Enhance your kettlebell skills and connect with fitness enthusiasts. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/45AREUc
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We are a school where we teach people how to MOVE BETTER and encourage them to MOVE MORE OFTEN. We train movements that challenge the entire body rather than isolating muscle groups, and pay we special attention to how each movement is performed, reinforcing quality over quantity.
Our PURPOSE is to make our students into better, stronger and more functional human beings for life. Everything we do here applies to everyday activities, and every exercise you perform will have a positive carryover to what you do outside the gym.
We emphasize and teach SKILLS of movement, strength and flexibility/mobility through better AWARENESS and strive for balance and symmetry in each, like Yin and Yang. Our training philosophy can be compared to traditional Martial Arts because we challenge our students to “practice” rather than “workout”. We are about the underlying principles, not just the tools used. This is mindful movement.
We train and teach through the use of minimal equipment, such as kettlebells and one’s own bodyweight because we believe that SIMPLICITY is key and less is more when focusing on attaining results.
We believe that just the right amount of exercise will have the greatest and most beneficial effect, and doing more would be wasted energy. We never train or exercise to complete exhaustion, always leaving some in the tank. This is the “minimum effective dose”. It is safer and more sustainable longer term. Our training sessions have to be repeatable and our goal is your success.
Our classes and programs are FUN, effective, unique and stimulating for everyone, from beginners to athletes and all ages groups. You will be challenged at your level of fitness without feeling defeated. Instead, our environment is friendly and non-competitive. We never compromise quality and our number one concern is “do no harm”. We are known for making fitness easy and attainable to anyone, and most of all enjoyable for life.
Everyone that comes through our door goes though a movement assessment and is consulted for a training program to fit their schedule and budget. We set goals for our students and standards for them to achieve. We work our hardest to attain them together.
