Well I think it was either Thibadeau or Waterbury who may have discussed this idea of training on T - nation a wee while ago but my training partner, Luke and I tried it today and really believe it will be the way we go for a good block of training in the new year, particularly with our modified Olympic lifting and squatting movements, it also expands on the Rule of 24 as well, in that it adds a further option for you to program with if you have the time and access to gym and equipment. This is … [Read more...] about Week 32 – Your Workout of the Week
Archives for April 2018
Power Play
Power Play Ashley Jones A simple and basic approach to inseason power training for all sports specifically rugby. Alternate weekly between two different set/rep/load protocols. In the first week utilize a schedule based on light and fast, an inter muscular co-ordination approach (Schmidtbliecher): 3 x 5 @ 60% of max, light and fast … [Read more...] about Power Play
50 Reasons Why You Must Front Squat – The Ultimate List.
50 Top Reasons to Front Squat This list has been comprised of the very best 50 comments on our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/getstrength) on why you must Front Squat. Front squatting is still one of the most beneficial Exercise you can prescribe for yourself or Clients/Athletes. The King of exercises - So here goes! … [Read more...] about 50 Reasons Why You Must Front Squat – The Ultimate List.
Simplicity, Complexity & Chaos
Simplicity, Complexity & ChaosRandom Ideas to Start the New Year By Ashley Jones As the old year closes and 2008 begins I find it is an opportune time to analyse my training and ideas and decide what to discard and what to keep for the year ahead. I remember I had an opportunity a few years ago at this holiday time to trial a program, I was 40 at the time and thought, why not see what can happen. … [Read more...] about Simplicity, Complexity & Chaos
Double Trouble
Double Trouble Ashley Jones, Crusaders - Super Rugby two (2) exercises complexed together as a hybrid movement. They can be used as a warm up for any program, an loading sequence on their own or a lead in.....By Ashley Jones A few years ago I wrote an article for Milo (www.ironmind.com) entitled Triple Treats, where I detailed a method of training using three (3) similar movements starting with the movement you would use the lightest weight and when you can no longer perform three reps with the … [Read more...] about Double Trouble
Week 24 – Your Workout of the Week
3 players did the following upper body workout today: … [Read more...] about Week 24 – Your Workout of the Week
Programming for Athletic Performance
Damian Marsh, Athletic Performance Coordinator, ACT Brumbies Rugby Union Ashley Jones, Physical Performance Coordinator, Crusaders Rugby Union Some days we feel like John Nash, searching for that “one original thought” that changes the way people look at a particular problem. To develop a system of programming that is “profound in its simplicity” and remove the “complicate to profit” (Peter Harding) mentality that seems to have pervaded many “experts” ideas. Firstly, some thoughts that have … [Read more...] about Programming for Athletic Performance