ARTICLES BY CATEGORY
Training: General Articles
|
|
|
|
|
Developing the Iron Cross
Steven Low
| November 1 2007 |
Training: General
Training for the iron cross is no joke. The long-term difficulty of attaining this move is similar to the time it takes to acquire strength moves like the planche. It is very hard to see consistent progress over a couple of weeks; however, looking at the big picture the strength gains are incredible. Thus, it is recommended that iron cross development should only be undertaken by very motivated athletes who can dedicate enough time.
The iron cross gives an enormous amount of brute pulling st......
|
|
|
|
Introduction to the Agility Ladder
Robb Wolf
| June 30 2007 |
Training: General
The warm-up process we use at NorCal Strength & Conditioning has gone through many evolutions over the past few years. We have used iterations of the CrossFit Warm-up©, running, rowing and jump rope with varying levels of interest and success. At present we use a mono-structural warm-up, typically a run or row followed by dynamic range of movement activities, and one of the following: The Burgner Warm-up or Hatch Warm-up and recently the addition of agility ladder work.
The agility lad......
|
|
|
|
Hooked on Stumptuous
Robb Wolf
| April 30 2007 |
Training: General
I have a confession to make. I’m a closet junkie (now out) for a Chick Fitness Site. No… it’s not one of THOSE sites. It’s a kick-ass site that covers everything from O-lifting to sound nutrition and even fighting! The name of the place is Stumptuous. You have likely tracked this place down already and are a fan as well. If not, you will be soon. Bold statement? Just to give you a flavor of the goodies waiting to entertain, edify and educate, here is one section found in......
|
|
|
|
Grappling as a Woman
Heather Gibbons
| February 23 2007 |
Training: General
When you find yourself down on your hands and knees in a room full of SWAT officers, you’re bound to question some of the decisions you’ve made. When one of those officers is tucked in behind you and draped over your back, those questions in your head are asked more earnestly. For that split second five years ago, I questioned what I was doing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class. Then I rolled him into a leg lock.
The truth is, man or woman, grappling can be awkward and that’s s......
|
|
|
|
Training Weaknesses with Dumbbells
Michael Rutherford
| June 12 2006 |
Training: General
As you will discover, training with dumbbells offers multiple benefits. Their universal application makes them perfect for athletic training.
As a coach, one of the most potent applications for the dumbbell is the use of unilateral training to address weaknesses on one side of the body. Unilateral training is simply working a single side of the body with one dumbbell.
Most all of us have a weaker side. These weaknesses are generally on the non dominating side of the body. The weak......
|
|
|
|
The Shoulder - Back Flexibility Connection
Greg Everett
| May 22 2006 |
Training: General
Inflexible shoulder girdles are a commonly overlooked cause of lower back injuries and pain. If the shoulders are unable to open fully (extend the arms vertically), the overhead position is not actually overhead. Therefore, when attempting to lift the arms overhead, the lumbar spine tends to hyperextend, rotating the torso backward to allow the arms attached to the partially opened shoulders to extend vertically. The ability to fully open the shoulder, then, is integral to long-term functionalit......
|
|
|
|
|
Sign up for our free newsletter to get training tips and stay up to date on Catalyst Athletics AND get a free issue of the Performance Menu journal.
|
|
