Strength & Power Continuum Training Ashley Jones Introduction Following on from some discussions I had with colleagues in the Northern Hemisphere during the Wallaby Spring Tour I though I would re-visit some strength programming concepts to cover all my bases on the Strength/Power continuum in each workout that I program. Qualities The key areas that I feel need to be addressed in a workout structured in a way to stimulate all aspect of the force velocity curve are as … [Read more...] about Strength & Power Continuum Training – Ashley Jones
Strength Training Articles
Rule of 24 by Ashley Jones Crusaders
Ashley Jones Crusaders Head Strength Coach - Super 14 Rugby Many years of talking and reading have led me to the conclusion that 24 reps in whatever combination you wish to program is a valid method of increasing size and strength. The only caveat placed on this is that the percentage of maximum loading used must be relative to the rep ranges used. The only exemption to this would be a beginner where you could take two methods, one; since a beginner has very poor strength endurance a large … [Read more...] about Rule of 24 by Ashley Jones Crusaders
Sets & Reps – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones As Louie Simmons has often been quoted as saying, “Getting stronger is all about maths and physics”. No truer phrase has been offered. I love numbers and the symmetry of the organization of training through the manipulation of volume and intensity with a range of sets and reps protocols. … [Read more...] about Sets & Reps – Ashley Jones
New Ideas for Training – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones The use of bands to modify bar kinetics has been made popular by the Westside crew over the past few years, Dan Baker’s excellent e book explains a lot as to the use of both bands and chains and I would read as much as I could from both these sources. But nothing teaches like what Dave Tate refers to as “Time Under the Bar” the greatest teacher of all is experience, and to try different methods will give you a more complete understanding as to how these methods effect the … [Read more...] about New Ideas for Training – Ashley Jones
Bench Press Setup with Strength Bands
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 … [Read more...] about Bench Press Setup with Strength Bands
OPEN SOMEONE’S DOOR
OPEN SOMEONE’S DOOR By John Rahme 6am. I’m leaving the café. In my hand I have what I call my heart starter for the day. One coffee to go. Walking toward the door, simultaneously a gentleman is exiting. The gentleman is on my right side as we walk to our exit. Myself, I’m eager to get the heart starter to my mouth in order for the caffeine to start doing the job it has being chosen to do, to wake me up. I take notice that the gentleman who was beside me has items in both hands. I reach … [Read more...] about OPEN SOMEONE’S DOOR
Field Running Distances – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones Just a guide for distances if you are limited only to running on a rugby field, based on a 100m length and a 70m width, you can get a variety of distances and patterns, you can also use the “Cards of Death” and place each different run on the back of a business card and draw them out at random as the runs for the session. All distances are based on Pythagoras formula, A squared + B squared = C squared and are rounded up or down to the nearest whole number for convenience. … [Read more...] about Field Running Distances – Ashley Jones
RUN AN EFFICIENT BODY/BUSINESS.
RUN AN EFFICIENT BODY/BUSINESS. BY JOHN RAHME The following has evolved from the last three weeks of my life. “You have four bulging discs” Efrem tells me as he looks at the scans of the MRI scan. “The top two discs are not to bad, but the bottom two don’t look good, especially the last one. This disc has protruded a whole heap” After Efrem speaks those words he goes into a whole series of explanations to describe what he sees, I can hear what he is saying but I’m not listening to him.; what … [Read more...] about RUN AN EFFICIENT BODY/BUSINESS.
Is a Programme right for you?
The right programme can be the difference between becoming a good lifter or becoming a great lifter…To be a good lifter you need reasonable technique, strength & speed. To be a great lifter you need excellent technique, superior strength & exceptional speed. And of course other factors of high importance like; flexibility, nutrition, commitment, dedication, coaching, a support network, and so on. All programmes work but some work better than others! So what … [Read more...] about Is a Programme right for you?