Largely unrecognised for much of their careers, New Zealand weightlifters have a tradition of emerging from the background and into the limelight at the Commonwealth Games and in the past have been well represented in the medal count. For the size of the sport – there are less than 100 competitors across the country from secondary school to masters level – and without a strong national coaching base, it packs a powerful punch in the Commonwealth arena. National coach Richard Dryden is the … [Read more...] about Weightlifters look to maintain medal tradition
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Summer Boxing Routine
With summer only around the corner in New Zealand, I thought I would pull this great boxing routine out of the archives. Designed by Ashley Jones who at the time was the Crusaders Strength Conditioning Coach. This is a grueling session but what a great way to drop some body fat and get fit for the long hot summer ahead. Enjoy Steve Thompson Boxing Session Warm up 60 seconds each Overs/Unders/Hooks then swap with partner then L jab for 30 secs then R jab for 30 secs then … [Read more...] about Summer Boxing Routine
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Variation on a Theme -Overload Variations – Part 1 – Damian Marsh
Introduction In our quest for size strength and power it is easy to stay on the same path, to do what we are familiar with, what we like doing. We all have our “go to” methods which we believe gives us results. However, the body is an amazingly adaptive organism. Sometimes we need to head in a completely different direction compared to our “normal” training. In this context, normal is a relative word. It may be that we need to start straining under the bar with close to maximum poundages for … [Read more...] about Variation on a Theme -Overload Variations – Part 1 – Damian Marsh
New Front Squat Harness World Record – Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen from Norway
World Record Date: 27/07/2012 Congratulations to Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen from Norway for breaking the 105kg (231lb) Weight Class Record for the Masters 40+ Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen broke the record with a strong 424.39 lb Front Squat with the Getstrength Front Squat Zercher Harness. Front Squat Harness World Record Board Please check out video's below Plus Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen bio. … [Read more...] about New Front Squat Harness World Record – Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen from Norway
Training Foundations – Damian Marsh
To be successful in life requires a set of guidelines that you can turn to. So it is with training. The following is a list that guides the training content that I provide. It can also be seen as foundations for your training, sporting and athletic success. … [Read more...] about Training Foundations – Damian Marsh
Interview With – Ashley Jones Crusaders Super and Sanyo Japanese corporate team
Name: Ashley Jones Profession Teacher Team Crusaders (Christchurch, New Zealand based team in Super 14 rugby) & Sanyo (Japanese corporate team in Japan Top League) … [Read more...] about Interview With – Ashley Jones Crusaders Super and Sanyo Japanese corporate team
Why you need Weightlifting Shoes!
Hi Getstrength, I would like to ask a couple of questions. Why do i need Weightlifting Shoes and what is the difference between the Weightlifting shoes you sell and the Lifting Shoes? Hey, great questions! Why do I need Weightlifting Shoes? Let start by explaining why you need Weightlifting Shoes and not sneakers.We are in the business of selling shoes, so this may come as a surprise but I am going to be completely honest with you, not everybody will require weightlifting shoes to train … [Read more...] about Why you need Weightlifting Shoes!