Posts Tagged ‘athletes’

In-Season Conditioning Circuits

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

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Here is footage from a few different conditioning days for Mike who is in-season right now.  He is getting ready for sectionals.What you’ll see in this video are movements that target:

Grip Strength
Shoulder Mobility
Leg Strength
Shoulder Strength and Strength Mobility
Rhomboid/Trap Activation
Knee Strength / Stability
Ankle Mobility
Power, Strength and Muscular Endurance
Rotational Core Strength

Circuit Progressions (not done on the same day)
Here are some examples of some in-season conditioning circuits for muscular, strength and power endurance.

First Circuit: (not shown)
Power Rope Double Slams, Alternating, Throws, Zig-Zags
DB Swings
Repeat 3x

Second Circuit: (not shown)
Pull-ups
Band Pull Aparts

Third Circuit:
Landmines
Band Pull Aparts
One-Leg Squats

Fourth Circuit:
KB Clean / Squat / Press
Mace
Knee Ups

Fifth Circuit:
Rope Climbs
Hindu Push-ups

Sixth Circuit:
Prowler Challenge (last run)


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Heavy Squat Day

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

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Here is footage of Brad and Eli squatting.

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New Training Video – Strong, Healthy Knees

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Here is a video of some unique step-up squat variations.

VERSIONS
1. Standard – Straight down with back leg, focusing on driving through lead leg
2. Extended Back Leg – Creating more of a hip dominant movements, increasing hip strength mobility
3. Extended Back Leg onto FOAM - Creating more of a hip dominant movements, increasing hip strength mobility, forcing all the focus on the lead leg, negating driving off back foot

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Grappler Press – New Video

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Utilizing an Elite Swiss Bar, grappler presses build isometric and decelerative strength in the biceps, shoulders and back.  Football players, grapplers, combat athletes, rugby players and many other sports will benefit from this movement.

TheFitCast Fitness and Nutrition Podcast!

Friday, October 10th, 2008

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