Posts Tagged ‘athletes’

TheFitCast Fitness and Nutrition Podcast!

Friday, October 10th, 2008

I was honored when Kevin Larrabee wanted to interview for the TheFitCast. It is the premier podcast for all things fitness and nutrition related.  If you hate reading or don’t have time to sit down at the computer, downloading all the episodes of TheFitCast is the perfect solution!

Throw them on a CD and listen in the car on the way to the gym, school or work!

All of the big names in the fitness industry; Cressey, Robertson, Berardi, Gentilcore, Abel, Boyle, Mohr, Waterbury, Staley…the list goes on and on - have done interviews with TheFitCast.

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Old School One Arm Lifting

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Real world strength development.  No messing around, no BS commercial gym rules.  One barbell or on dumbbell and kick ass intensity.  That is all you need.  Don’t forget about the basics.

http://sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Hoffman/wl/wl07b.htm

Strongman Training for Athletes - The Correct Tire Flipping Technique

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Here is the video that I promised for this previous post located here:

http://www.dieselcrew.com/tire-flipping-modification/

It is not hard to incorporate strongman training techniques in your athletes programs, but you have to make sure the technique is right.

Otherwise, the benefit will not outweigh the risks.

Key points:

- Do not deadlift the tire
- Keep arms straight
- Hips back
- Drive through the tire
- Do not deadlift the tire

If you are TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE when flipping (i.e. deadlifting the tire) when you STAND UP you are in a bad spot and have to wrestle with the tire with your biceps. Also, a more athletic position starts with your hips back (in about a 45deg angle) and driving forward.

The video also demonstrates a quick way to modify a tire to make it easier for younger athletes or for tires with bad tread and low profiles.

Smitty