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Plyometrics – Why?
Plyometric training is very misunderstood old beast. Whilst many seek to reap the proposed benefits of plyo’s, few truly understand the mechanics that underpin them. Appreciating the kinetic and kinematic demands of different movements is integral if you’re to maximise … Continue reading
Foley Coaching
If you were expecting a post about Mick ‘Mankind’ Foley, then I’m sorry to disappoint. Likewise, any Bernard Foley fans will feel a little let down too… The Foley artist Foley artists are the unsung heroes of cinematography. These individuals … Continue reading
A Review of the Elite Athletic Development Seminar 3.0
There are very few people and few products I’m happy to affiliate for. Joe Kenn and Mike Robertson’s Elite Athletic Development 3.0 Seminar hits the mark on both counts! Hopefully, this article will help you work out whether or not … Continue reading
Coaching, Conferences, Exercises, Performance, Prehab & Rehab, Psychology, Youth Training
Abs, Big House Power, Block Zero Training, Breathing, Core Training, Elite Athletic Development Seminar, Joe Kenn, Mike Robertson, Periodisation, Periodization, Planning, PRI, R7 Approach, The Tier System, Training, Youth Training
A Primer on Popular Powerlifting Programmes
We’ve now looked at the major models and concepts associated with periodisation and started to break down how some of the most popular powerlifting programmes may be classified. Now we’ll sharpen our focus on some of these programmes and explain … Continue reading
Deconstructing Popular Powerlifting Programmes
Last time out we looked at the major models and concepts associated with periodisation. This time we’ll focus on how these relate to popular powerlifting programmes. To deconstruct our powerlifting programmes, we’ll begin by asking some key questions about each … Continue reading
Periodisation for Powerlifting – An Overview
What is periodisation? Periodisation may be most simply defined as the planning and organisation of training. The purpose of periodisation is to manage the training stimulus in order to maximise the desired neuromuscular adaptions and avoid excessive accumulation of fatigue … Continue reading
Tapering for Powerlifting
Tapering is a practice which involves the temporary reduction of training load in an effort to increase the state of preparedness of an athlete. The idea is go into competition with as little fatigue as possible in order give the … Continue reading
Assessing Stiffness in Athletes
In a previous posts I’ve outlined what stiffness is and the key principles of assessing stiffness. This post will look at the some of the considerations for assessing stiffness in athletes. Vertical stiffness – quick and simple To model stiffness … Continue reading
A Review of the Elite Athletic Development 2.0 Seminar
I’m not a fan of hard sells and affiliate marketing. I am a fan of continuing personal development thought, and I want to do my put to share the resources I think are worthwhile investments. This article is will review … Continue reading
Applying RSI Monitoring
So, we’ve looked at the background behind the use of jump testing to monitor neuromuscular fatigue in part one and the use of the reactive strength index (RSI) as an assessment tool in part two. In brief, the RSI shows … Continue reading