strength training

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Seated calf raise

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.

Strength training: athletes need to maintain their strength and power during the in season

matt.renton — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:20:03 +0000

Failing to maintain strength levels can lead to injury and a drop in form

Strength training: focusing power on the movements and speed used in specific sports situations

matt.renton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:38:50 +0000

Using power in specific sport situations

Core strengthening: resistance training

matt.renton — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:03:54 +0000

See main article for full workout

Core training: strengthening your core with resistance exercise

matt.renton — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:03:45 +0000

Core stability training

Strength and fitness training: how using a weighted sled can improve your performance

matt.renton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:44:25 +0000

Sled training provides a number of training opportunities to develop performance

Strength and fitness training

matt.renton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:43:10 +0000

See main article

Power training: developing upper body strength

matt.renton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:32:36 +0000

Increasing upper body power in the arms and torso

Strength training: how to construct a progressive weight training plan

matt.renton — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:56:35 +0000

The strength build-up phase

Strength training: physical, technical and psychological preparation

matt.renton — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:19:41 +0000

The strength preparation phase of training

Core training using exercise ball workouts

matt.renton — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:57:53 +0000

Improve your core stability with a fitball!

Core training using a fitball

matt.renton — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:47:19 +0000

See main article for detailed description and explanation of exercises seen in this video.

Weight training: weightlifting workouts and exercises

matt.renton — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:26:18 +0000

Olympic lifts: increase your strength and power

Core exercises: isometric and isotonic strength training

matt.renton — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:58:43 +0000

Core stability training

Core stability: strength training for the back and abdominal muscles

matt.renton — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:46:03 +0000

Core training to maximise your sports performance

Core training: strengthening the back and abdominal muscles

matt.renton — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:41:22 +0000

Your core (back and abdominal muscles) are key to optimum sports performance. This area acts as a transmission, allowing your limbs to exert maximum force and power. A weak core can lead to reduced sports performance, as it may not allow you to direct all the power you’re generating where you need – through the track, for example, if you are a sprinter.

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Back pain: core strengthening exercises to protect the spine

matt.renton — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:33:04 +0000
Targeted core strengthening work can reduce the risk of back pain

Gym exercise: squats can increase power and strength

matt.renton — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:19:32 +0000
Certain squat variations have much to offer power and strength athletes

Concurrent training: how to simultaneously train upper and lower body strength, muscular endurance and flexibility

matt.renton — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:35:40 +0000
Training several aspects of fitness at once

Explosive strength training: new research on resistance training suggests less is more!

matt.renton — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:42:28 +0000
Can this latest strength training research blow away conventional methods?

Strength training: developing your core strength

matt.renton — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:17:59 +0000
A 2 month base strength plan

Strength training: overloading to increase muscle mass

matt.renton — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:47:00 +0000
Maximising strength – time to tear up the old rulebook?

Strength training programme for all sports

matt.renton — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:17:43 +0000
Warming up for strength training

Strength and endurance training- can both the elements be mastered at once?

matt.renton — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:38:37 +0000
Developing strength and endurance

Strength Training: improving your trunk strength will improve your throwing and striking

matt.renton — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:12:22 +0000
Strengthening exercises to improve your throwing performance

Recovery time: optimizing strength and power gains

matt.renton — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:35:03 +0000
Optimizing recovery periods for maximum strength and power gains

Strength training for female athletes

matt.renton — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:29:33 +0000
The benefits of strength training for young female athletes

Strength Training for Cycling at All Levels

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:34:23 +0000
Strength training and the importance of leg exercises: novices, experts and clubs cyclists

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:05:08 +0000
Endurance Strength Training - Optimising muscle mass

Tabata Interval Training for Strength and Endurance

bhurst — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:49:08 +0000
Time-efficient strength and endurance workout

Strength Training Program Part 1: Competition Preparation

lgardiner — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:16:58 +0000
The best Weight Training Exercises to prepare for competition

Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targeted with nutritional supplements?

bhurst — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:32:07 +0000
Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targeted with nutritional supplements?

Women's Rugby: Resistance training for rugby

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000
A women's rugby trainer divulges her rugby conditioning secrets from the World Cup

Core Training Program

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:30 +0000
Core Training Part One

Women's alternating and normal hammer curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The alternating and normal hammer curls are both good exercises for developing and keeping the biceps strong.

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Women's back extension

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The back extension is one of the favorites in many gyms due to its effectiveness and reputation for increasing low back endurance and strength. Plus it feels great after completing a set of heavy dead lifts or squats.

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Women's barbell bench press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The barbell bench press is a fundamental upper body exercise for both men and women. The alternating and normal hammer curls are both good exercises for developing and keeping the biceps strong.

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Women's barbell curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The barbell curl is an excellent exercise for developing strength in the biceps of the upper arms.

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Women's barbell military press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The barbell military press has no peer amongst other upper body shoulder exercises.

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Women's barbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The barbell row is an important exercise for the upper back.

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Women's cat and camel

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

It is recommended the cat and camel be the first exercise of the day. This movement is designed specifically toward keeping your low back flexible and supple.

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Women's dumbbell bench press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The dumbbell bench press is a fine alternative to the barbell version of the exercise. It helps develop coordination while at the same time allowing the muscles to take a break from the heavy lifting normally associated with the barbell bench press.

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Women's dumbbell military press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The dumbbell military press is a fine exercise for women who desire strong triceps.

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Women's dumbbell standing calf raise

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

Strong calf muscles require constant and varied attention. The standing dumbbell calf raise is just one of the many different exercises that are commonly used to develop the lower leg.

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Women's non supported dumbbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

Developing the upper and lower back will mean doing rows of all forms.

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Women's stiff leg dead lift

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

The stiff leg dead lift is a direct lower back exercise and one that is regularly used in gyms world wide. It's used because it is an effective lower back exercise.

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Wrist Wraps

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:41 +0000

Wrist wraps may help buffer the stress on the wrists when benching heavy weights. Just don't become dependent on them.

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Standing Calf

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The standing calf exercise is common in well thought out programs.

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The Barbell Curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The barbell curl is universally recognized as one of the main bicep building exercises.

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The Gironda Curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

Vince Gironda aka the iron guru was an old time strength and bodybuilding coach. This curl originated in Vince Gironda's fertile mind.

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The Hammer Curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The hammer curl is a staple in many lifters gym bag of muscle exercises.

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The High Bar Bench Press Position

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The high bar bench press is favored by the bodybuilders as they feel the impact on the pectoral muscles is greater. If you are a strength athlete you cannot afford to be doing this version of the bench press as ti puts your shoulders at a higher risk of injury. The video shows this being done with a bench that has safety bars attached. You can do these in the power rack and achieve the same degree of lifting safety. While in the power rack make certain the safety pins are placed just a little below the top portion of your chest so that if need be you can slide out from under the bar if you can't lift it.

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The Lifting Belt

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

Several different lifting belts shown and explained.

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The Low Chest Bench Press Position

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The low chest bench press position is the most effective and efficient benching position as it shortens the bar stroke a significant amount if you have a good arch.

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The military press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The military press is the preeminent shoulder exercise and is included in all well designed strength training programs.

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The non supported dumbbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The non supported dumbbell row develops not only the upper back but provides a stimulus for growth in the lower back.

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The Non supported Spider Curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The spider curl is another variation of the barbell curl.

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The Pendulum Shoulder Exercise

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The pendulums are some of the best pre-hab shoulder exercises for a number of reasons. They are effective, easy to do and feel great.

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The Seated Dumbbell Military Press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The seated dumbbell military press is an excellent alternative to the standing barbell military press, especially if your back is a bit sore from doing dead lifts.

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The Seated Good Morning

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The seated good morning is another variation of the standing version of this low back exercise.

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The Shoulder Warm Up

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

A dynamic shoulder warm up ensures your potential power capabilities will be safely present when doing an upper body exercise.

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The Single Arm Low Cable Row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The single arm low cable pull unilaterally strengthens the upper back while at the same time improving your ability to move weight with one arm.

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The Standing Good Morning

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The standing good morning is an excellent lower back exercise and one that I use with the majority of my trainees.

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The standing side bend

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

Build your obliques with this dumbbell exercise.

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The supported dumbbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The supported dumbbell row takes the stress off the lower back while at the same time developing the upper back into a strong and powerful structure.

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Three commonly used Cheating Methods in the barbell curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

Cheating on a lift is not a normally accepted method of training. Here are the three most commonly used cheating movements seen in the barbell curl.

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Under the leg rope pulls

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:40 +0000

The under the legs low rope pull is a great exercise for your shoulders, not only does it feel good doing them but the benefits are also there in the way of improved shoulder health and increased power production.

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Sandbag Shot Putt

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. Shot putters are one of the most power athletes in the world, so this exercise is great for developing single arm power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Shot Putt

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. Shot putters are one of the most power athletes in the world, so this exercise is great for developing single arm power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Shoulder Press Throw

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This drill is alternative to the conventional shoulder press with a barbell, expect you accelerate through the movement allowing for greater power development. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Sled Pull

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to sleds and offer more weight variability than tyres. This drill is excellent for developing acceleration power, make sure you maintain correct form throughout. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Throw and Jump

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. A drill that develops whole body power, plus it’s complexed with two-footed jumps for extra power! You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Throw and Sprint

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. A drill that develops whole body power, can be used over a range of distances and is an effective conditioning exercise. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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Sandbag Throw for Distance

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:21:39 +0000

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. An excellent exercise for developing whole body power. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

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