Functional Strength

Unconventional Training

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Youth Athletic Performance

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Surf Stronger

Hi, I'm Matt Kalbacher, a strength coach based in East Hampton, New York. With a focus on kettlebells and functional strength, my coaching philosophy is all about building strength that translates directly into the activities you love. Whether you're a youth athlete aiming to improve performance or someone looking to feel stronger for your daily pursuits, I design training programs to help you move better and perform at your best.

Keep going… . . . . . . #kettlebell #strength #strengthtraining #kettlebellworkouts #hardstyle #functionalstrength #kettlebelltraining #spring #gymmotivation
Swings are king when it comes to the “What the hell effect” a phenomenon where you experience improvements in overall fitness and performance beyond just the kettlebell exercises itself #kettlebell #kettlebellswings #kettlebellworkout #hardstyle #functionalstrength #whatthehelleffect
Pick up something heavy, it's good for you #kettlebell #kettlebellworkouts #kettlebellexercises #landmineuniversity #sandbagworkout #functionalfitness #homeworkout #strengthtraining #strong
Too often I see surfers doing random stretches and warmups on the beach before paddling out that don’t do anything for them. Here are some simple movements that actually get the muscles and joints primed and ready to surf. • Yoga pushup
Too often I see surfers doing random stretches and warmups on the beach before paddling out that don’t do anything for them. Here are some simple movements that actually get the muscles and joints primed and ready to surf. • Yoga pushup • Groiners AKA Worlds Greatest Stretch • Boot strappers • Cossack squats Transfers • Forward lunge and twists
Kick Sand Chain: Kickstand Deadlift/ hang clean/ push press
New year, new training program. Ready to go heavier and harder than last year.
Keep going… . . . . . . #kettlebell #strength #strengthtraining #kettlebellworkouts #hardstyle #functionalstrength #kettlebelltraining #spring #gymmotivation
Swings are king when it comes to the “What the hell effect” a phenomenon where you experience improvements in overall fitness and performance beyond just the kettlebell exercises itself #kettlebell #kettlebellswings #kettlebellworkout #h
Pick up something heavy, it's good for you #kettlebell #kettlebellworkouts #kettlebellexercises #landmineuniversity #sandbagworkout #functionalfitness #homeworkout #strengthtraining #strong
Too often I see surfers doing random stretches and warmups on the beach before paddling out that don’t do anything for them. Here are some simple movements that actually get the muscles and joints primed and ready to surf. • Yoga pushup
Kick Sand Chain: Kickstand Deadlift/ hang clean/ push press
New year, new training program. Ready to go heavier and harder than last year.