I have known Master RKC Mark Reifkind since 2005 and have been fortunate enough to hear him speak at many RKC certification and every time I hear him talk I learn something new. It is both an honor and privilege to review his new DVD, Lats: The Super Muscles (part of a 4 part DVD series with Master RKC David Whitely and Mark’s lovely wife Tracy Reifkind). As a strength coach/trainer since 1996 I have studied under many different teachers and coaches in the profession and there are few instructors that I respect and admire more than Mark. With over 39 years of athletics under his belt in national level gymnastics, running, bodybuilding, power lifting and kettlebell training, when Mark speaks, I listen.
Lats: The Super Muscles is a power packed lecture on why the lats are so essential to high performance strength and safety. From the opening seen in the DVD you are immediately hooked as Mark takes you in depth on a fascinating journey of the latissimus muscles and teaches you about anatomy, posture, neurological principles and much more. Mark also spends much of the DVD getting you off the couch and into hands on practical demonstrations on how to connect to your lats and use them in kettlebell movements such as swings and presses. The drills he teaches are easy to learn yet totally effective. I started practicing the drills he taught on the DVD and immediately my shoulders felt stronger and more stable. I am happy to tell you that Mark’s teaching in this DVD has got me pressing heavier kettelbells again and I am teaching these drills to all my clients.
Get this DVD if you have any interest in learning tons of practical information on getting stronger or if you have any desire in helping others do the same! Congratulations Mark, this DVD should be in every coaches collection. Please continue to come out with more DVD’s like this!
- Franz Snideman, RKC Team Leader, Co-Author of the Revolution Kettlebell Fat Loss Program
