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
Wrist Wraps
Getstrength New Range of Wrist Wraps available now for the GS Store GS Heavy Duty Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Standard Heavy Duty Wrist Support. GS Super Heavy Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Pro Super Heavy Duty Wrist Support. Not recommended for beginner lifters GS Double Super Heavy Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Elite Heavy Duty Wrist Support. The ultimate in strong … [Read more...] about Wrist Wraps
NEW FRONT SQUAT HARNESS WORLD RECORD – JOANNE NEWMAN NEW ZEALAND
Congratulations to Joanne Newman for breaking the Masters 50+ Women Under 80kg Front Squat Harness World Record. I'm sure we will be hearing a lot from Joanne in the future. Joanne is on a record smashing mission. Joanne Newman details below: My name is Joanne Newman. I was born on the 21st of September 1960 and live in New Zealand. I am an Accountant and Licenced Private Investigator. I took up the sport of power lifting at 53 years of age. With the assistance of my coach … [Read more...] about NEW FRONT SQUAT HARNESS WORLD RECORD – JOANNE NEWMAN NEW ZEALAND
Getstrength Powerlifting Team is currently being filmed for the NZ TV Show The Crowd Goes Wild on Prime Tv
Getstrength Powerlifting Team is currently being filmed for the NZ TV Show The Crowd Goes Wild on Prime Tv … [Read more...] about Getstrength Powerlifting Team is currently being filmed for the NZ TV Show The Crowd Goes Wild on Prime Tv
Week 14 – Your Workout of the Week
another variation on what Jim Schmitz wrote in Milo this quarter: … [Read more...] about Week 14 – Your Workout of the Week
Interview with Simon Kent Strength & Conditioning Coach Auckland Rugby
Name: Simon Kent Profession: Strength & Conditioning Coach Team: Auckland Rugby … [Read more...] about Interview with Simon Kent Strength & Conditioning Coach Auckland Rugby
Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1
By Dr. Daniel Baker, Strength Coach, Brisbance Broncos Rugby League Club Unless you are a showboat, the reason to lift weights is to improve performance (sports peformance or health/fitness performance for life in general). The Australian Strength & Conditioning Assocation (ASCA) has determined that there are 5 desired outcomes of a lifting routine aimed at improving sports performance. They are 5a; Improved body/limb/joint Control and Stability 5b; Increased generalized … [Read more...] about Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1