For those who are obsessed with Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift numbers, then this video is up your alley. 650lbs Deadlifter Eric Cressey is giving away a free video that shows you exactly how to improve your Squat technique as well as depth. Click here to watch this free video now In short, this … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Squat
Weight Training
GPP Training: 101 Different Push-up and Sit-up Exercises
It’s mid-September and some of you are still on a training break, others are back into heavy GPP training. What the heck is GPP? In short, it’s just plain well rounded fitness. It’s a good time for athletes to be in balance with strength and coordination for all the body parts. GPP, or … [Read more...] about GPP Training: 101 Different Push-up and Sit-up Exercises
Weight Training, Reps, Intensity and Benefits
In school, the student who knew all the answers was the second smartest kid in the class. The student who asked all the questions was THE smartest. So when it comes to designing a weight training program, please, ask questions. Question yourself why you are doing what you are doing. Don’t … [Read more...] about Weight Training, Reps, Intensity and Benefits
Plyometrics better than Conventional Strength Training?
Here is some research (which I would normally post on the Facebook Fan Page), but since it is from my old McGill backyard at the University of Montreal (otherwise known as U of M) , I feel I should give them some exposure. While our sprinters do BOTH plyometrics and conventional weight training … [Read more...] about Plyometrics better than Conventional Strength Training?
The STREND Fitness Challenge and Top 10 Rankings
What is the STREND Fitness Challenge? It is a 6 event decathlon that combines strength and endurance. It is the total repetitions of 5 exercises divided by a 3 mile run time in minutes (the 6th and final event), plus there is a strict recovery between events (3 minutes). In the STREND event, … [Read more...] about The STREND Fitness Challenge and Top 10 Rankings
400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 3)
This article is guest blogged by Jim Hiserman, author of the books Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training and Strength and Power for Maximum Speed GREATER STRENGTH = FASTER TIMES Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. Proper Cycle-Length Pattern plans for each … [Read more...] about 400 Meter Training: Greater Strength = Faster Times (Part 3)
Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
One of the biggest fallacies in sprinting fast is the muscular legs and thighs in sprinters. I recall watching a meet and someone said “look at the size of Dwain Chambers’ quads!” I simply remind them to look Blanka Vlasic legs with her tiny calves… thus the power is in the hips. Even the … [Read more...] about Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
Strength and Power for Maximum Speed
I reviewed Jim Hiserman’s book Program Design Method for Sprints & Hurdle Training back in April 2009. You can read the review here. He has published a new book called Strength and Power for Maximum Speed which is now sold exclusively on the new Speedendurance Store. I enjoy reading … [Read more...] about Strength and Power for Maximum Speed
Linford Christie Advanced Plyometric Training
Linford Christie is the only British man to win a gold medal in the 100 meters at all four major competitions: the Olympic Games (1992), Worlds (1993), Commonwealth (1990, 94), and European championships (1986, 90, 94) Here’s a poor quality video digitized from analog tapes. He does a … [Read more...] about Linford Christie Advanced Plyometric Training
Vern Gambetta’s Reading List
This is part one of a series entitled, What’s on Your Bookshelf? I’m always inspired by someone else’s reading list. Or Bookshelf. Have you ever watched a comedy movie with a group of people? Do you notice how some people laugh at certain scenes, while others laugh at other scenes? … [Read more...] about Vern Gambetta’s Reading List
