Carl Jennings' Blitz This was published on Canberra Raiders Web-site a few years back when he was conditioner for Matt Elliot. He has since followed him to Penrith Panthers. He began his association with Matt Elliot and Rugby League in general, at the Bradford Bulls in the UK Super League where he made them a physically formidable outfit that raised the bar in physical prowess and athleticsim in UK Rugby. … [Read more...] about Week 2 – Your Workout of the Week – Carl Jennings’ Blitz
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Week 19 – Your Workout of the Week
Been on a pre-season camp in Exeter, so been training in a different gym, which is good as it freshens things up. … [Read more...] about Week 19 – Your Workout of the Week
Simple Progressions – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones When training younger training aged athletes the best methods are also the simplest. By this I mean the progression you would use in training over a block of training. If you have read any of Poliquin’s or Simmons’ work you will notice that they advise a change in some element of the training every week. This is for the more advanced training aged athlete who is aware of their body and the effects of training on it. The younger athlete needs to develop this over time and … [Read more...] about Simple Progressions – Ashley Jones
HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF (Training for Masters) PART 4
Squat day change 3 2nd squatting movement Back squat to calve raise. We're all different here but working up to around 20 kg down from your top set would be a good number.Why this movement ? As the weight is get heavier I find that my start position get further forward as set goes on,not a good thing.To calve raise you have to be upright so its just a body reminder Stay Upright and the change of thinking adds variation. 3 to 6 reps. 6 on the 1st set dropping to 3's on the last. 4 sets is … [Read more...] about HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF (Training for Masters) PART 4
Updated Weight Classes for the Front Squat Harness World Record Board Save 49.52 On Your Harness
Save 49.52 USD on the GS Front Squat Zercher Harness Hi Team, We have slashed the price of our Front Squat Zercher Harness for 48 hours only! Why? Because we have expanded our Famous Front Squat Harness World Record Board Now 8 Body weight Classes, plus Men's Open, Masters 40+, Masters 50+ Special Price Link - https://getstrength.com/ front-squat-harness-usd New World Record Board and Rules: https://getstrength.com/front-squat-harness-world-records/ New Front Squat Harness designer T Shirts - … [Read more...] about Updated Weight Classes for the Front Squat Harness World Record Board Save 49.52 On Your Harness
Bench Press Setup with Strength Bands Part 1 – Revisited – Steve Thompson
For those of you who don't know who I am and are thinking, "who is this clown?" - I have competed in two IPF World Powerlifting Championships.I am the holder of four New Zealand Powerlifting records and two All-round Weightlifting World records. I have been competing in the sport of Powerlifting for more than 15 years and have Bench Pressed double bodyweight in three weight classes.145kg @ 67.5kg, 165kg @ 75kg and 172.5kg @ 82.5kg bodyweight. Best 4 board press of 200kg. One of the … [Read more...] about Bench Press Setup with Strength Bands Part 1 – Revisited – Steve Thompson
Eleiko Sports Prices must go back up – Best Prices in 10 years
Hi Team, These Eleiko prices must rise soon! New Eleiko Price List (take advantage of the strong Kiwi and weak Euro) *Prices only valid until end of September 2012 *Sorry these Eleiko prices only available to New Zealand customers. (Please check with your local distributor.) You will need to pre-order so allow 8-10 weeks for delivery from Sweden. http://store.getstrength.com/eleiko-sport/ Thinking about investing in a bar! Well that is not as simple as it seems! … [Read more...] about Eleiko Sports Prices must go back up – Best Prices in 10 years
Weightlifting Belts
New Zealands Number 1 Selling Leather Double Prong Weightlifting Belt Hi Team, we are happy to announce the arrival of the Getstrength Weightlifting Belts into New Zealand. Getstrength Professional weightlifting belt , made from genuine leather. Hard wearing Heavy Duty Weightlifting Belt. Strong Steel double prong buckle Back Width of belt 10 cm and 6 cm wide in front. Weightlifting Belt Sizes: XS - 60cm - 76cm S - 77cm - 89cm M - 90cm - 97cm L - 98cm - 111cm XL - 112cm … [Read more...] about Weightlifting Belts
Extreme Bench Press Variations for the Ultimate Press result! – Steve Thompson
Lets talk variation, every body knows bench press, there are still a few out there that don’t realise that a bench press consists of a full range of motion from chest to full lock out. A 1RM in the Bench Press does not count if your training partner is trying for a all time best upright row at the same time. Well to keep it simple, if you are a sprinter trying to increase his or her 100m sprint record! You sprint! Marathon runner, keep running! You want a stronger squat you squat! … [Read more...] about Extreme Bench Press Variations for the Ultimate Press result! – Steve Thompson