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The Romanian Deadlift: A discussion about the RDL and its usefulness for Olympic weightlifters
History The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is one variation out of several to lift or pull the barbell up the body. Other pulls include conventional deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, snatch pulls, clean pulls, straight leg deadlifts, stiff leg deadlifts, and hi... Continue reading
History The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is one variation out of several to lift or pull the barbell up the body. Other pulls include conventional deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, snatch pulls, clean pulls, straight leg deadlifts, stiff leg deadlifts, and hi... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 25
Fish n' Salsa An easy dish combining white fish and green tomatillo salsa. Time: 5 min prep, 10-12 min cooking • 1 lb cod, catfish, orange roughy, or other white fish • 7 oz can of salsa verde (I like the Herdez brand) • 1/... Continue reading
Fish n' Salsa An easy dish combining white fish and green tomatillo salsa. Time: 5 min prep, 10-12 min cooking • 1 lb cod, catfish, orange roughy, or other white fish • 7 oz can of salsa verde (I like the Herdez brand) • 1/... Continue reading
Body Mechanics for Grappling: Pivoting and Pressure
The grappling arts, whether for sport or self defense, have been greatly popularized since the advent of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other mixed martial arts events. While the technical emphasis of Judo, Sambo, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu... Continue reading
The grappling arts, whether for sport or self defense, have been greatly popularized since the advent of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and other mixed martial arts events. While the technical emphasis of Judo, Sambo, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu... Continue reading
The Snatch pt 1
The snatch is the first of the two lifts contested in Olympic weightlifting in which the barbell is lifted from the floor to overhead in a single movement. With its unparalleled speed and extensive range of motion, it epitomizes mechanical power&mdas... Continue reading
The snatch is the first of the two lifts contested in Olympic weightlifting in which the barbell is lifted from the floor to overhead in a single movement. With its unparalleled speed and extensive range of motion, it epitomizes mechanical power&mdas... Continue reading
Kettlebell Power-Metrics
Kettlebell training purists (self included) like to point out the fact that many kettlebell exercises such as the Swing, Snatch and Clean extend the range of motion by allowing the kettlebell to float behind the hips during the lowering or eccentric ... Continue reading
Kettlebell training purists (self included) like to point out the fact that many kettlebell exercises such as the Swing, Snatch and Clean extend the range of motion by allowing the kettlebell to float behind the hips during the lowering or eccentric ... Continue reading
The Floor Press
In late 1990s, there was an explosion of training information disseminated on the internet, especially for powerlifters. Prior to this, learning new exercises and techniques depended on conversations with other lifters during and after meets, tips gl... Continue reading
In late 1990s, there was an explosion of training information disseminated on the internet, especially for powerlifters. Prior to this, learning new exercises and techniques depended on conversations with other lifters during and after meets, tips gl... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 24
Spanish "Rice" Time: 25 minutes prep, 30 minutes bake time • 6 C cauliflower florets • 3/4 C Mexican picante sauce • 2 cloves chopped garlic • 1 tsp dried onion flakes • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes You ca... Continue reading
Spanish "Rice" Time: 25 minutes prep, 30 minutes bake time • 6 C cauliflower florets • 3/4 C Mexican picante sauce • 2 cloves chopped garlic • 1 tsp dried onion flakes • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes You ca... Continue reading
Basic Principles of Strength & Conditioning for Rugby Union
“I think it is fair to say that as a nation we are more concerned and interested in the playing of an organized game than with the tedious but necessary business of getting fit and mastering the basic skills. Most players, at all levels, prefer... Continue reading
“I think it is fair to say that as a nation we are more concerned and interested in the playing of an organized game than with the tedious but necessary business of getting fit and mastering the basic skills. Most players, at all levels, prefer... Continue reading
Power Position & Transition
The remarkable power found in the snatch, clean and jerk can be attributed primarily to a single, surprisingly brief portion of the entire movement: the final leg and hip extension performed from the power position. In the power position, the feet ar... Continue reading
The remarkable power found in the snatch, clean and jerk can be attributed primarily to a single, surprisingly brief portion of the entire movement: the final leg and hip extension performed from the power position. In the power position, the feet ar... Continue reading
Olympic Weightlifting for Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a sport that demands much of its athletes. To be a threatening force on the ice, a hockey player is required to have powerful, explosive legs but quick, agile feet. A player needs to be fast on the ice, yet be able to maintain his groun... Continue reading
Ice hockey is a sport that demands much of its athletes. To be a threatening force on the ice, a hockey player is required to have powerful, explosive legs but quick, agile feet. A player needs to be fast on the ice, yet be able to maintain his groun... Continue reading
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