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NFL Linebacker London Fletcher’s Training Routine
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Tweet This past season for the the Green Bay Packers was schizophrenic. The team only lost once during the regular season and then flamed out in the playoffs. While the offense was dominating, the defense was abysmal and if it…
Aging and Performance Drops in Masters Athletes
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What sports and activities drop off the quickest as you age? Well, if you are here because you are lifter, the news isn’t exactly great.
Bill Starr Comments on the Problem of NFL Injuries
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Bill Starr discusses the deficiencies of NFL strength programs and how they contribute to injuries on the playing field.
How To Get Seriously Strong Before Noon
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The third group are the strongman athletes. These guys don’t just show up, they are let out of cages! This is raw strength meeting technique, will, heart and work capacity and measured by the clock.
Study Examines the Benefits of Kettlebell Training
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If you are already doing a regular workout, but still have a few pounds you would like to shed, mix in one or two 20 minute kettlebell sessions and see if that doesn’t make the difference.
Why You Should Lift Odd Objects
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Step away from the weight machines, rack the barbell and go outside if you want to get freakishly strong. It’s called odd object lifting and it is not just for strongman competitors.
Sport Scientist Y. Verkhoshansky Passes
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Russian sport scientist Yuri Verkhoshansky passed away on June 23, 2010. Mr Verkhoshansky is responsible for many of the strength methods used in this country and is considered the “father of plyometrics”, also known as “shock training” and is the explosive training used in athletic speed-strength training.
Are You Surviving Your Training or Training to Survive?
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We all have our reasons why we train. For those in the military, they train to be an effective soldier. Law enforcement and fire fighters train to stay ahead of the rigors of their jobs. Elite athletes train because their livelihood depends upon it. they know it takes more than just talent to stay at the top of their game.
Starting Strength: Rippetoe & Staley
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Two of the best minds in strength training, Coach Mark Rippetoe and Coach Charles Staley sit down for a very interesting 4 part conversation in the Starting Strength Series.
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