Congratulations to Kelly Gray from Australia for smashing not only the masters 40+ World Record but taking the open World Record as well! Kelly Gray Australia 462.97 lbs Front Squat with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness @ Bodyweight 216.05 lbs 43 years old - weight 97kgs - height 176cm's - live in Brisbane Australia - at work I am a co-director of my own mid sized architectural practice - have been involved in sport from age 5 playing cricket, football, rugby, and Australian … [Read more...] about Open Front Squat Harness World Record Smashed – Kelly Gray
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The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training
The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training By Dr. Daniel Baker Strength Coach, Brisbane Broncos, Level 3 Strength & Conditioning Coach Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Master Coach of Strength & Conditioning Strongman training is growing in popularity for athletes such as rugby league and union players. Advocates of it suggest that it is more “specific” than other forms of strength training. This article is not going to argue the case one way or … [Read more...] about The Need to Increment Resistance during Strongman Training
Eddie Dawkins – Getstrength Athlete Wins Gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Congratulations to Eddie Dawkins - Getstrength Athlete, Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell . Well done guys smashed it! You have made NZ proud. Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell and Eddie Dawkins celebrate their gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Photo / Greg Bowker New Zealand struck gold for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in real style at the Chris Hoy velodrome today. The trio of Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins flew around the 250m track in a Games record time of 43.181 … [Read more...] about Eddie Dawkins – Getstrength Athlete Wins Gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Safety Squat Bars Comparisons
I have noticed you guys manufacture four different types of Safety Squat Bars, can you explain the difference to me please? Thank you for your email. Yes we do manufacture here in Auckland New Zealand four different types of Safety Squat Bars, The Cambered Safety Squat Bar, The Safety Squat Legacy Bar, Standard Safety Squat Bar and the Squat Squat Bar custom for fat plates. Each individually handcrafted. I will go through and explain the difference,one at a time. Starting with the … [Read more...] about Safety Squat Bars Comparisons
Week 43 – Your Workout of the Week
How about this for a 3 weeks strength training block … [Read more...] about Week 43 – Your Workout of the Week
Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process.
Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process. See below … [Read more...] about Behind the scenes look at the Harness manufacturing process.
GS Powerlifting Belts
Hi Team, Getstrength Powerlifting Belts in stock now. Getstrength Power Belt is made from pliable suede leather. Heavy Duty Double prong buckle. Steel-riveted reinforced loop with 6 rivets for no compromise strength. IPF Legal Power Belt* - Width 100mm Buy your powerlifting belt here Small - 62-80cm Medium 81-88cm Large 89-96cm XLarge 97-104cm 2XL 105-120cm 3Xl 4xl *Logo must be covered in competition. Buy your powerlifting belt … [Read more...] about GS Powerlifting Belts
Sevens specific strength and conditioning
Hey Ashley, Really appreciate the site, it's nice to find somewhere with alot of rugby related training info. Anywho, I play rugby (back row) for my Medical School here in the U.K. and we've just moved into sevens season, training on Wednesdays and tournaments on Saturdays. I was wondering what your ideas were on sevens specific strength and conditioning, and whether they differ from your approach to 15's training. How many weights session would you recommend per week, and would you incorporate … [Read more...] about Sevens specific strength and conditioning
May the Force be with you!
May the Force be with you! Ashley Jones & Luke Thornley Rate of force development (RFD) is a key factor in sports performance. RFD has been described by Santana (2000) as “the ability to generate the greatest amount of force in the shortest time possible.” In the book, Sports Speed, Dintiman, Ward and Tellez (1998), define starting strength which is a component of RFD as “the ability to instantaneously recruit as many muscle fibres as possible,” and explosive strength as “the … [Read more...] about May the Force be with you!