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Looking for the right weight training program or weight training routines? Need to know more about weight training for women? These articles give tips on weight training for runners, swimmers, cyclists and more with keyed-in strength training techniques on the bench press and squat exercises… To browse our library of free sports training articles, browse using the categories on the left or use the search box.
Seated calf raise
The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.
Weight training: The Romanian deadlift
A safer alternative for back strengthening
Weight training: Single Leg Squat
Two heads may be better than one, but this maxim often does not apply specifically to training the legs for sports performance – where training one at a time may be better than training two.
The power snatch from hang
The power snatch from the hang is ideal for anybody who needs to develop power through the lower limbs – for example, runners, long jumpers, footballers and rugby players. It is also brilliant for those who need to improve jumping combined with overhead power – for example, tennis players (serving and overhead shots), volley ball players and javelin throwers.
Power Clean from the Hang
The power clean from the hang is a clean where the bar is received in a partial or semi-squat position only and starts from a hang position and not from the floor. This variant provides most of the benefits of the power snatch from the hang; however, as the bar is caught at the chest (or rack) position, more weight can be handled, which means more strength and power benefits.
The Power Jerk
This exercise requires the bar to be taken to an overhead position from the rack position. Athletes such as boxers, athletic event throwers and tennis players can all benefit from the power jerk. The main reason is that force is transferred into the floor, through the body and finally through the limbs.
The Overhead Squat
The overhead squat is a weight training exercise which focuses on increasing the range of movement across the body. This exercise will encourage gains in strength, power, flexibility and coordination.
The clean and jerk : the Olympic bar bear
The Olympic Bar Bear is a weight training exercise which focuses on mobilising all of the body's joints.
The clean see's the lifter explosively pulling the weight from the floor to a resting position across deltoids and clavicles. From this position, the lifter bends the knees and then straightens them in order to propel the barbell overhead.
The shoulder press: behind the neck press
The behind the neck press is a weight training exercise which focuses on increasing the range of movement of the shoulder. It also increases an athlete's overhead lifting strength.
The lift is performed standing, which means the abdominals, obliques and back muscles are also developed.
Combining plyometric and weight training to increase speed and power
Increasing your speed and power through contrast training
Strength training: how to construct a progressive weight training plan
A training schedule to improve muscular strength
Weight training: how to perform the most common weightlifting exercises
Olympic lifts: increase your strength and power
Weight training: squats can increase power and strength
Certain squat variations have much to offer power and strength athletes
Bench Press: is it a dangerous workout exercise?
Bench pressing is more likely to cause an injury and keep you out of the gym
Recovery time: optimizing strength and power gains
Optimizing recovery periods for maximum strength and power gains
Strength Training Program Part 1: Competition Preparation
The best Weight Training Exercises to prepare for competition
Weight Training Routines for Rugby Players
A rugby tackle requires explosive power – here are some strength training tips on how to get it
Women's alternating and normal hammer curl
The alternating and normal hammer curls are both good exercises for developing and keeping the biceps strong.
Women's barbell bench press
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.
Women's barbell curl
The barbell curl is an excellent exercise for developing strength in the biceps of the upper arms.
Women's barbell military press
The barbell military press has no peer amongst other upper body shoulder exercises.
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Women's barbell row
The barbell row is an important exercise for the upper back.
Women's cat and camel
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.
Women's dumbbell bench press
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.
Women's dumbbell military press
The dumbbell military press is a fine exercise for women who desire strong triceps.
Women's dumbbell standing calf raise
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.
Women's stiff leg dead lift
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.
The Barbell Curl
The barbell curl is universally recognized as one of the main bicep building exercises.
The Gironda Curl
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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