weight training

Seated calf raise

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:39 +0100

The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.

Weight training: The Romanian deadlift

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:22:16 +0000

A safer alternative for back strengthening

Weight training: Single Leg Squat

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:30:58 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:10:10 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:07:05 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:58:40 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:04:07 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:43:29 +0000

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

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:14:00 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:45:49 +0100

Increasing your speed and power through contrast training

Strength training: how to construct a progressive weight training plan

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:56:35 +0100

A training schedule to improve muscular strength

Weight training: how to perform the most common weightlifting exercises

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:26:18 +0100

Olympic lifts: increase your strength and power

Weight training: squats can increase power and strength

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:19:32 +0100

Certain squat variations have much to offer power and strength athletes

Bench Press: is it a dangerous workout exercise?

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:16:36 +0100

Bench pressing is more likely to cause an injury and keep you out of the gym

Recovery time: optimizing strength and power gains

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:35:03 +0100

Optimizing recovery periods for maximum strength and power gains

Strength Training Program Part 1: Competition Preparation

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:16:58 +0100

The best Weight Training Exercises to prepare for competition

Weight Training Routines for Rugby Players

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

A rugby tackle requires explosive power – here are some strength training tips on how to get it

Women's alternating and normal hammer curl