Resisted Training for Speed Development
Resisted Training I wrote this article a long time ago – but upon review, it is still a relevant article for today’s speed training environment.
April 24, 2019
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Resisted Training I wrote this article a long time ago – but upon review, it is still a relevant article for today’s speed training environment.
I was discussing training with a colleague the other day and the topic of speed training came up. Out of interest I asked what a
A functional core is more than just strong. Like any physical adaptation to training, there can be two aspects to these changes. 1. The muscle/joint
Abdominal Strength Testing For years there has been a standard abdominal strength test as part of fitness testing routines worldwide. This test included variations on
Strength Training Adaptations One of my roles at the gym is to introduce new clients to a variety of strength training routines. A pretty standard
Core Training This article looks at the typical abdominal training routine (for repetitions to failure) compared to performing advanced stability exercises for fewer repetitions (with
The Lunge A good alternative to the traditional squat is the lunge (and it’s variations). This exercise is beneficial for several reasons: You don’t need
We are often told “stand upright or “don’t hunch your shoulders” when standing with poor posture (my favourite is “pull your gut in!!), but what
I find in the gym many clients who persist with performing squats with limited core strength and they wonder why they really struggle with the
This article aims to take you through a range of abdominal exercises that target both lumbar flexion and abdominal stability aspects of core strength. From
Incline leg press is often used as an alternative to squatting for a whole host of reasons – limited Range of Motion (ROM) during squatting,
From Blog Article 2 (Hip Flexion v’s Lumbar Flexion), we know that hip flexion is possible by the contraction of one or more of the
Bracing increases your Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) which in turn supports your lumbar spine when you are performing any form of lifting exercise or using your
This post is a follow on from my previous Mini-Post – Why does my back hurt after Burpees? Almost every gym in the world has
Burpees are a mainstay of circuit routines worldwide. They require the use of a large number of muscles and create a high aerobic/anaerobic demand on
There are two quite distinct but often confusing joint articulations through the mid-section, that of Hip Flexion and Lumbar Flexion. HIP FLEXION Hip Flexion is
A very common question asked by gym clients is why they can’t complete a full situp when on the floor? The ability to perform a
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