Gregor Winter, Author at All Things Gym

Matt Kroc AMA on Reddit r/weightroom

November 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

In case you missed it, here is Matt Kroc’s AMA on r/weightroom.

Sweeping the Bar by Don McCauley

November 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Sweeping the Bar by Don McCauley. Purpose: getting an optimal pull on the bar, engaging the lats

Dirty Dancing Drill by Don McCauley

November 29, 2011 By Gregor Winter

The Dirty Dancing Drill by Don McCauley. Purpose: teaching how to extend / withdraw the hip quickly and activate the glutes 10 of these withing 6 or 7 seconds

Rock and Roll Snatch Drill by Don McCauley

November 29, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Check out the “Rock and Roll Drill” by Don McCauley. Purpose: teaching how to go from the scoop to the power position in the snatch.Emphasis is on teaching how to lift with the hip rather than with knee extension.

Ball Grip Pull Ups – Grip Strength Builder

November 29, 2011 By Gregor Winter

This post on reddit reminded me how awesome homemade grip strength tools like baseballs, tennis balls and softballs are. If you have ever been to a climbing gym you probably have seen these things before. They are a cheap, but valuable addition to your home gym. Click here for a tutorial by Ross Enamait on how to build your own. […]

Dip Machine + EZ Bar = Burning Triceps

November 28, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Dave Tate shows you how to do triceps extensions by combing a traditional seated dip machine with an EZ bar.

Stretching for Higher Kicks

November 28, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here are some videos showing you stretches to develop better flexibility (not only) for higher kicks. Because there is no such thing as having too much active flexibility. Static Stretches and middle split Standing side stretches with rubber bands use a pulley to do standing stretchesElevated fron splits How to improve your splits Simple DIY […]

Mark Rippetoe AMA on /r/fitness

November 28, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Mark your Calenders. Another reddit AMA is comming up. On Monday, December 5th, 2011, Mark Rippetoe will be doing an AMA on /r/fitness for an AMA. (via) Meanwhile he answers questions daily over at the Starting Strength Forums. undefined

Fitcast – The Functional Movement Screen

November 28, 2011 By Gregor Winter

The Fitcast Episode #228 features an interesting discussion about the pros and cons of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Verdict: It’s a good starting point, but by no means the end all be all.