Name: John Mc Closkey Profession: Teacher/Coach Team taking a year out to do some CPD Greatest achievements as a trainer: Sigerson Cup (QUB) 2000, All Ireland Club (Crossmaglen) 2000, All Ireland Football ( Armagh) 2002, NFL (Armagh) 2005, NFL (Derry) 2008, Ulster Championship (Armagh) 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006. … [Read more...] about Interview with : John Mc Closkey
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Week 1 – Off Season Physical Preparation for the Advanced Athlete
Off Season Physical Preparation for the Advanced Athlete with Questions and Answers By Ashley Jones … [Read more...] about Week 1 – Off Season Physical Preparation for the Advanced Athlete
Week 31 – Your Workout of the Week – Kitchen Circuit
Having just ripped my kitchen out and it being an open empty space I took the oppurtunity to escape from my gym in the cellar and do a conditioning circuit to give me a good blow out- Snow/ Ice bound northern England has meant we've been unable to train or play for the last 2 weeks and I felt a tough session for the mind as well as the body was needed. Here Goes:- … [Read more...] about Week 31 – Your Workout of the Week – Kitchen Circuit
Stephan Korte 3 x 3 Training Program
Author Ashley JonesStephan Korte came up with a system of training for Powerlifting called the 3 x 3, if you have not read his work it is well worth a look to see an excellent system, strengthonline is where he has published or google him up and have a look, my 3 x 3 x 3 system is somewhat different, if you have been following my workouts of the week over the last wee while you will see they have evolved to this over time. I have always been a programmer who is minimalist to get the most work … [Read more...] about Stephan Korte 3 x 3 Training Program
How To Use Resistance Bands for Assisted Pull Ups
Article 3- How to and Why section of Getstrength.com How to use Resistance Bands for assisted pull ups. Band length loop 41 inches 1 meter (2 meters full length) The pull up exercise is one of the best movements for gaining upper back strength and muscle development. There are several ways of preforming the exercise, i.e the first is with a pronated (overhand) grip and the second is with a supinated (underhand) grip. The old fashion way to preform the pull up would completely rely on … [Read more...] about How To Use Resistance Bands for Assisted Pull Ups
Pavel Revisited Confidential Program
Pavel Revisited Confidential Program A few years ago now, Pavel Tsatsouline authored a program for a strong powerful core using the following 3 – 5 formula: Click here to close Download Pavel Revisited Confidential Program … [Read more...] about Pavel Revisited Confidential Program
Week 32 – Your Workout of the Week
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
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.