Interviewed By Craig Duncan Ashley Jones - International Strength and Conditioning Coach What are the most important aspects of an athletic development program for a professional organisation? I think ensuring the person in charge of the fitness program fits in with the personality of the team, I have seen some bad mixes that do not last. That said it is important for the out going person to be on hand to select who takes over from them, I know with my own experiences the best fit was when the … [Read more...] about Interview with Ashley Jones
Simplicity
Simplicity As I have quoted before from my good friend and colleague, Peter Harding. now with the London Irish rugby team in the Guiness Premiership in England: “Complicate to Profit” As both Peter and myself believe, Simplicity in programming is a reality that we can not deny, the longer I am in this game the more I realize this each and every day. … [Read more...] about Simplicity
NEW GS Brahma Powerlifting Squat/Bench Rack
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND! GS Brahma Powerlifting Squat/Bench Rack … [Read more...] about NEW GS Brahma Powerlifting Squat/Bench Rack
Week 36 – Your Workout of the Week (inseason size program)
Hi, I'm not a trainer just figured id post my weeks training on Ash's inseason size program. … [Read more...] about Week 36 – Your Workout of the Week (inseason size program)
Week 21 – Your Workout of the Week
Work up to 1RM deadlift: 3x3@60kgs, 2x3@80kgs, 2x2@100kgs, 1@120kgs, 1@130kgs, 1@140kgs, 1@150kgs, 1@160kgs, 1@170kgs (officially twice my weight!) … [Read more...] about Week 21 – Your Workout of the Week
Squat with Weight Releasers
Squatting with the Getstrength Weight Releasers Incredible device for developing explosive power through your week points (sticking points) Video: Steven Shi training with the Weight Releasers at the Getstrength Gym More info on Weight Releasers here … [Read more...] about Squat with Weight Releasers
New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness
Hi Team, We have a New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness Congratulations to James "Pitbull" Searcy (USA) B/W 330lbs Weight 272.5kg (600 lbs) Date 02/10/2011 World record was preformed at the Tucks Powerdome Gym. Check out the video here! http://www.frontsquat.com/front-squat-harness-world-records/ … [Read more...] about New World Record with the Getstrength Front Squat Harness
Advanced Exercises with Eastern European Names: Part 2
By Tony Boutagy www.tonyboutagy.com Bulgarian Squats Introduction It was rumored in weightlifting circles that when the Bulgarian's began to match the Russian's dominance in the strength sports that they had a secret training weapon. That secret weapon, as it turned out, was not a secret at all, just hard work and excellent programming under super coach, Ivan Abadjiev. Interestingly though, many ascribed the powerful legs of the Bulgarians, in part, to the athlete's performing single-leg … [Read more...] about Advanced Exercises with Eastern European Names: Part 2
Why I need Elbow Sleeves!
The biggest issue holding you back in strength training can be your joints.Just a little heads up, the stronger you get the more stress you put on your joints, with most people starting out your muscles get a lot stronger than your ligaments do at the start.Ligament strength can be more of a time served requirement.With that said, keep your knees and elbows warm at all times during training.Heat and support will increase blood flow and in return aid in protection and recovery. We have hunted … [Read more...] about Why I need Elbow Sleeves!