"Power development is extremely plane-specific.” – Eric Cressey Research has shown that sagittal plane power production doesn’t carryover to frontal/transverse/rotational power nearly as much as people would like to think. To develop power outside of the sagittal plane and have it carryover to sport, you need to specifically train it. The sport of hockey is … Continue reading Frontal Plane Power Development
Month: September 2016
10 Random Thoughts
Every once in a while, hopefully about once a month, I try to put out a few of the random thoughts that are going through my head which is usually sparked by various podcasts, interviews and books that I've been reading. 1. This isn't a direct quote from Charlie Weingroff, but he did say something … Continue reading 10 Random Thoughts
25 Quotes from Joel Jamieson’s ‘Ultimate MMA Conditioning’
The last week or so I decided to dig back into Joel Jamieson’s Ultimate MMA Conditioning for maybe the third or fourth time. Why am I digging into again? Because I am reminded of something I may have forgot and I also learn something new every single time I read the book – its chalked … Continue reading 25 Quotes from Joel Jamieson’s ‘Ultimate MMA Conditioning’
Our ‘Core’ Training
Our 'core' training. No crunches. No sit ups. No leg lifts. No quick "core/ab" session to start or finish a workout. We use exercises that resist extension, flexion and rotation, loaded carries (suitcase/farmers) and get ups. We use exercises that demand core stability not core strength, exercises where the goal is to not move the … Continue reading Our ‘Core’ Training
Change of Direction
Does your sport require the ability to change direction? The answer is yes. No matter what sport you play, change of direction is going to be a big component of being successful. Whether it is putting your foot in the ground to cut, putting the breaks in quickly to slow down, or quick stops on … Continue reading Change of Direction
Benefits of Ring Chin Ups
The biggest benefit to the ring chin up that you don't get with any other chin up variation is that you can freely internally and externally rotate your shoulder (much like a TRX row), which is great for any overhead athlete (baseball, volleyball, swimming) or anyone that might have a cranky shoulder or two. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6kVMN_oSc … Continue reading Benefits of Ring Chin Ups
