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Aleks Salkin discusses his upcoming kettlebell challenge and shares his personal journey with a shoulder injury and the benefits of the high pull exercise.

High Pull Noon – The Outlaw Kettlebell Lift That Saved My Shoulder and Skyrocketed My Strength [0:00–3:30] Origin Story & Shoulder Injury Aleks shares how a deadlifting mishap led to a frayed shoulder labrum and persistent morning pain. [3:30–7:30] The RKC Prep Program & High Pull Breakthrough [7:30–12:00] High Pole Noon & the Old West / Fitness History Analogy [12:00–15:55] Why the High Pull Was Wrongly Banished (and why kettlebell fanatics' shoulders and necks have suffered greatly ever since) [15:55–end] Call to Action & Free Resource Get my FREE 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge here = https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com

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Host: Aleks Salkin

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