It is typically human nature to seek the path of least resistance. Unfortunately, the path of least resistance usually isn’t the most effective means of generating a potent stimulus. 1.5 reps can be an effective way to make training more…
Led by Marie‐Elizabeth Finamore, MS, ATC, CSCS Marie has served as team trainer/massage therapist for 3 USAWrestling Olympic Freestyle Teams. Has 6 years USA Weightlifting SportsMedicine committee, and over 10 years as an Athletic Trainer. THIS CLINIC WILL HELP: To improve…
Can you row with power and efficiency? If so, GREAT! But can you coach someone else to row with power and efficiency? Come learn the basics, and not so basics on how to row, and how to coach rowing! Iron…
Every specialty has areas of expertise that are fundamental their chosen pursuits. Bodybuilding has very different objectives than weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or functional fitness, but bodybuilders do possess knowledge that can benefit us. In the early days of strength sports…
Paused Reps are exactly what they sound like: pick a lift, pick a position, and decide how long to pause. The addition of a brief pause is a simple and potent way to modify the stimulus created by an exercise.…
Come learn from 3x Crossfit Games Athlete Tiffany Hendrickson! Beginner to Intermediate Gymnastics Clinic 10a-12pm $75 This clinic is designed for the athlete fairly new to CrossFit who is looking to learn and develop the fundamental basics of CrossFit Gymnastics…
No matter what type of gym you go to, no doubt you will see the individual who is moving the weight around at lightning speed. While there is certainly a time and place for that sort of training, before you…
The term “undulate” can be defined as: to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion, or to display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement. In undulating sets, the reps of an exercise increase or decrease from set to…
The term “Waves” refers to a training methodology in which the athlete increases weight on each successive set, until they either reach the highest prescribed load or a lift is missed. At this point the weight is reduced and the…
A complex is the combination of two or more different lifts in a single set. Complexes can be used for a variety of purposes and with many different modalities. The focus of this article will primarily be the use of…