http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEQjdUgjwTM
The Green Bay Packers will be playing Super Bowl XLV in just two days and the team, like most NFL teams, use resistance bands in their training. Here’s how.
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The Digital Deck ‘o’ Cards Workout
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Are you stuck in the airport, the hotel or maybe the in-laws due to the massive blizzards in the Midwest and East and can’t get to a gym and get a good workout in, let alone get home? Here’s a great idea!
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.
5-3-1…Wendler’s Latest Tips
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You can now view my current training log & stats by clicking on the tab of the same name at the upper right corner of the blog. Also, if you access MFBB by use of a smartphone, the blog is now optimized to make it easier to read and navigate
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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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1udfmHgAnA
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.
Results from the 2010 Costa Mesa Scottish Highland Games
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On May 30th, EastWestStrength fielded a Scottish Highland Games team of 8 athletes in the “B” Category and Novice Division. With the exception of Highland Games veterans, Scott Brengel and Pete Danahy, all were first-timers and each performed exceptionally well.
New Online Olympic Weightlifting Magazine Debuts
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Strength + is a new online weightlifting magazine by and for athletes and covers the world of weightlifting in a polished and downloadable pdf format.
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