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One Joint Rule Kelly Starrett

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Kelly Starrett on the One Joint Rule. If you flex or extend then do it only around a single joint. No local flexion or extension in the Spine (under big loads). It is a simple way to break down complex movements. Check out more drills on Mobility 101.

Breaking Plateaus – Iron Radio Podcast #134

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Listen to another good Iron Radio Podcast episode. Link to mp3: Episode 134 IronRadio (right click ‘save as’) Topic: Breaking Plateaus Be it gaining strength or gaining muscles. What is a plateau?  Progress comes slower as you advance. Engine Size vs Neuromuscular Efficiency Measure and track – Become aware. Have realistic, incremental and progressive goals. Identify & eliminate live stressors, emotional stressors Dietary habits […]

Bamboo Barbell Bench Press

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Over at Westside Barbell they use a lot different bars. One example is the Bamboo Bar (aka Bandbell Bar) loaded with Kettlebells hanging from rubber bands. Great for stabilization and shoulder rehab. Try doing a couple of reps and finish it of with a static hold for time. They also do skull crushers, JM presses, over […]

Mark Rippetoe Squat Quote

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Here is a Mark Rippetoe quote on squats from Starting Strength 3rd Edition. “There is simply no other exercise, and certainly no machine, that provides the level of central nervous activity, improved balance and coordination, skeletal loading and bone density enhancement, muscular stimulation and growth, connective tissue stress and strength, psychological demand and toughness, and […]

More Opinions about CrossFit

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Justin from 70’s Big also has a word to say about CrossFit. What’s the deal with CrossFit? […] It’s a nice gateway into other forms of training and the people are always great. TL;DRCrossFit is goofy and does some things wrong, but it has some redeeming qualities. I have a unique experience with it that […]