tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29705670325485291152024-03-08T02:10:07.153-08:00Flowing Stonejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-85051581900360093462016-02-11T10:58:00.000-08:002016-02-11T11:01:44.750-08:00From Olympia to Atlanta: A Cultural-Historical Perspective on Diet and Athletic Training<blockquote>
Galen, the prominent Greek physician, was the doctor to gladiators, and he practiced medicine at Pergamum, in the geographical region now in western Turkey. His principle contributions to athletics are through two essays that consider exercise in general and how to train gladiators. He presents the advantages of exercise using a small ball, as the following selection reveals: The best philosophers and the best doctors among the ancients have frequently stated how beneficial exercise is toward health, and that it must precede eating. ... I say that the best athletics ... are those which not only exercise the body but are able to please the spirit. ... Play with a small ball is so much a people's activity that even the poorest man is able to have the equipment. ... [Such exercise] needs neither nets nor weapons nor horses nor hunting dogs, but only a ball, and a small one at that. ... This kind of exercise is the only one which moves all parts of the body so very equally. ... Many [other] exercises achieve an opposite effect: they make people lazy and drowsy and dull witted. ... [Many] who work out at the palestra [tend] toward being muscular rather than toward the pursuit of excellence. Many have become so weighed down that they have difficulty breathing. ... Perhaps you will suppose that I recommend running and other exercises that slim down the body. ... That is not the case. ... I assert that every [exercise] should be practiced in moderation. ... Accordingly, I do not approve of ... running [with] which people slim their bodies and in which they gain no practice or manly spirit. Victory does not go to those who flee quickly but to those able to persevere in confrontation. ... If you should ask how healthy running is, the answer is that in the same measure that it unequally exercises the parts of the body, it is unhealthy. For by definition [running] has to overwork some parts and leave others utterly idle. Neither of these is good, [and] both nourish the seeds of diseases and render one's forces feeble. Accordingly, I approve of exercise which produces a healthy body and a balance between the various parts of the body, and along with that a fine spirit.</blockquote>
<a href="http://jn.nutrition.org/content/127/5/860S.full" target="_blank">Louis E. Grivetti and Elizabeth A. Applegate</a> jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-57887586741837612862015-09-29T11:01:00.002-07:002015-09-29T11:01:55.294-07:00Pushing more, more ways, more harder.<a href="http://pccblog.dragondoor.com/5-unique-push-up-variations-to-help-you-increase-strength-size/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Pushup variations worth including in your arsenal.</a>jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-81924331081761323332015-07-02T09:21:00.002-07:002016-02-11T11:01:53.762-08:00This Intermitent Fasting - it's a new trend?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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only eat once per day and take no baths and walk naked as long as possible.”</span><br />
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Do more pushups.</h3>
If you are weights focused, you probably need to do more. Can you do a set of 40 on demand? This is merely maintenance level.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-56644660806901534692014-09-29T06:36:00.001-07:002014-09-29T06:36:52.040-07:00ProgressThe smallest steps can be taken the most often.<br />
Productive work can be done <a href="http://sumoman.co.uk/3169-more/" target="_blank">frequently</a>.<br />
The deepest inroads take longer to recover from.<br />
It is a<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20060214051624/http://www.arthurdevany.com/archives/2005/04/my_current_work.html" target="_blank"> power law distribution</a>. Your true <a href="http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_philosophy_of_physical_capital&cr=" target="_blank">max Max MAX</a> cannot be drawn from frequently.<br />
<a href="http://www.thegaragegymonline.com/2011/04/27/interview-with-sumoman/" target="_blank">All modes of lifts</a> can lead to strength.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-2461631629601259562014-09-16T10:12:00.000-07:002014-09-16T10:12:03.083-07:00Training ArticlesA whole bunch of training articles collected <a href="http://startingstrongman.com/2014/09/04/training/" target="_blank">here</a>.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-13687207615632935682014-07-01T08:52:00.002-07:002014-07-28T11:35:05.237-07:00More than lifting something heavy...Pick it up then carry it somewhere.<br />
<a href="http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_secret_of_loaded_carries" target="_blank">The Secret of Loaded Carries by Dan John.</a><br />
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<br />jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-5333380885092947732014-06-20T07:19:00.000-07:002014-06-20T07:19:20.924-07:00Stone Training in the Gym4 lifts/techniques on training for the stones in the gym from one of the few men who loads 500lb+ stones.<br />
<a href="http://ironmillstrong.com/stone-training-101-part-1/" target="_blank">Atlas Stone Training: Part 1: Gym Training By Craig Pfisterer</a>jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-37240880110801201502014-06-19T05:48:00.001-07:002014-06-19T05:48:26.115-07:00Programming - Chase Karnes<a href="http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/programs/kentucky-strong-three-common-strongman-programming-mistakes/">Three Common Strongman Programming Mistakes</a><br />
While there’s endless ways to set things up, here’s a sample:<br />
<h3>
<strong>Week A</strong></h3>
<strong>Monday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Log clean and press</li>
<li>Bench</li>
<li>Chin-ups</li>
<li>Accessory work</li>
</ul>
<strong>Wednesday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Squats</li>
<li>Romanian deadlifts</li>
<li>Carries (sandbag or Husafell)</li>
<li>Accessory work</li>
</ul>
<strong>Saturday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Circus dumbbells</li>
<li>Yoke</li>
<li>Atlas stones</li>
</ul>
<h3>
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<h3>
<strong>Week B</strong></h3>
<strong>Monday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Axle clean and press</li>
<li>Strict overhead</li>
<li>Bent-over rows</li>
<li>Accessory work</li>
</ul>
<strong>Wednesday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Deadlifts</li>
<li>Front squats</li>
<li>Heavy drags (sled or Prowler)</li>
<li>Accessory work</li>
</ul>
<strong>Saturday</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Keg press</li>
<li>Farmer’s walks</li>
<li>Medley of some sort (i.e. carry/drag, carry/load, drag/push)</li>
</ul>
jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-33474312834448561772014-03-21T06:47:00.000-07:002014-03-21T06:47:18.701-07:00Swings and PullsHave you been building strength with swinging?
<a href="http://www.strongfirst.com/kettlebells-and-deadlifts-go-together-like-vodka-and-pickles/">Start pulling</a>.
Made progress on pulls and swings?
<a href="http://www.strongfirst.com/kettlebells-deadlifts-part-ii/">More progress</a>.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-85782806990137540582014-02-08T06:47:00.001-08:002014-02-14T11:49:00.442-08:00400kgx4<a href="http://youtu.be/cHb6t2i2d5Q">Benni.</a>jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-69672897866848766062013-11-26T08:07:00.002-08:002013-11-26T08:08:20.221-08:00Getting Exlposive for Your Deadlift• Grinding through the lockout portion of a deadlift isn't a necessity, nor is it ideal.
<br>
• A key to blasting through the lockout is training to be more explosive, which is a skill not exclusively governed by your genetics. (So don't use that lame excuse.)
<br>
• The faster you lift the bar off of the floor, the less work you'll need to do during the lockout.<br>
<a href="http://www.t-nation.com/training/louie-simmons-on-explosive-lockouts">T-NATION channels Louie Simmons</a>. jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-64226847117313634302013-11-06T11:13:00.000-08:002013-11-06T11:13:00.414-08:00Specializing in the Deadlift - Louie Simmons" Even great deadlifters have to do rack pulls or pulls off boxes. Those better built to deadlift, i.e., long arms, short torso, fairly long legs - don't need to do as much assistance work because of good body mechanics.
I was not blessed with great leverage for deadlifting yet did fairly well: 670 at 181, 710 at 198, and 722 at 220. I was going nowhere fast until I read an article by Bill Starr. He had a program that was designed to increase the deadlift by not doing the lift in the usual manner. This, along with learning the conjugate method of training used by the Russians, was and still is the foundation of my training philosophy.
<a href="http://ditillo2.blogspot.com/2013/10/specializing-in-deadlift-louie-simmons.html">To increase the deadlift, you must gain strength in the legs, back, abs, and glutes, as well as address all aspects of strength: explosive, accelerating, and, of course, absolute strength</a>."jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-60270205823405451742013-11-05T11:12:00.002-08:002013-11-05T11:12:14.558-08:00Dead Serious - Taylor WilsonThe deadlift is the easiest lift to perform, and the most difficult to train, for me. It lends itself to over arousal, since there's really no "over" with deads, and I love that. But, past the novice stage, I've always burned out pulling heavy from the floor. The result was that I was forced to consider one of my least favorite things: conjugate periodization. <a href="http://ditillo2.blogspot.com/2013/10/dead-serious-taylor-wilson_28.html">My deadlift is really the only lift I figured out, and trained, alone.</a>jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-30104268223952873902013-08-08T08:32:00.000-07:002013-08-08T08:35:22.617-07:00Protein, The Bible<a href="http://examine.com/">Examine.com</a> has shared some core, easily digestible info on the all important macronutrient at schwarzenegger.com.
Some sample takeaways:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>If you are working out and are
not fasting, your total protein consumption matters, not your timing.</li>
<li>If you are working out and are
fasted, then timing can matter. However, pre-workout protein is more
beneficial than post-workout.</li>
<li>Worrying about the speed of
absorption is a waste of time.</li>
<li>Glutamine is useless if you eat
enough protein.</li>
<li>BCAAs are useless if you eat
enough protein, <b>except when fasted training.</b></li>
<li>HMB is useful when cutting.</li>
</ul>
Solid point to help make life easier: <i> </i><br />
<b><i>As long as you get
enough protein and are training after having eaten in the day, protein timing
is NOT important.</i></b> <br />
<ul>
</ul>
<a href="http://schwarzenegger.com/fitness/post/the-protein-bible-part-1-introduction" target="_blank">Article series starts here</a>.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-12398673265047748252013-07-25T11:28:00.002-07:002013-07-25T11:28:50.450-07:00Twitchy<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/fast-twitch-muscles-965?#">Table 2 summarises the best methods for enhancingfast-twitch motor units.</a> Conversely, the wrong training – and even what might
in some cases seem to be the ‘right’ training – can compromise their
development.</div>
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for fast-twitch motor units</b></div>
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<b>Method</b></div>
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Lifting weights in excess of 60% 1RM</div>
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The heavier the weight, the greater the number and size of
fast-twitch motor units recruited. A weight in excess of 75% 1RM is required
to recruit the largest units</div>
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Performing a physical activity flat-out – eg sprinting,
swimming, rowing or cycling as fast as possible</div>
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Good recoveries are needed to maximise effort. The
short-term anaerobic energy system will positively adapt. The minimum speed
needed to contribute towards absolute speed development is 75% of maximum</div>
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Training your muscles eccentrically</div>
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Research indicates that this form of training increases
fast twitch motor unit recruitment.<sup><a href="http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/fast-twitch-muscles-965?#ref">(6)</a></sup>
An eccentric muscular contraction generates force when muscle fibres lengthen
(see plyometric training, below)</div>
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Plyometric training</div>
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These exercises utilise the stretch-reflex mechanism,
allowing for much greater-than-normal force to be generated by pre-stretching
a muscle (the eccentric contraction) before it contracts. A hop, bound or
depth jump is an example of a plyometric conditioning drill; a long jump
take-off is an example of a plyometric sport skill.</div>
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Complex training</div>
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This can induce greater recruitment of fast-twitch motor
units by lulling the protective mechanisms of a muscle into reduced activity,
allowing it to generate greater force. Complex training involves combining
weights exercises with plyometric ones in a systematic fashion <i>(see PP
114, Feb 1999)</i>. A good example is: 1 set of 10 squats at 75% 1RM
followed, after a 2-minute <a href="http://www.pponline.co.uk/glossary/r/recovery"><i>recovery</i></a>, by
10 jump squats, repeated 3 times</div>
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Over-speed training</div>
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This will have a transferable neural effect only if the
athlete consciously moves his own limbs at the increased pace. It includes
downhill sprinting and hitting or throwing sports using lighter implements</div>
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Good recovery</div>
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24-48 hours’ recovery should be taken between very intense
plyometric/complex training and speed work sessions. A further 24-36 hours’
recovery will result in an over-compensatory peak – ie opportunity for a peak
performance</div>
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Sport specific warm-up</div>
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This will reduce the risk of injury, increase the
receptivity of the neuromuscular system to the ensuing work and reduce the
potentially contradictory effects of non-specific preparation on fast-twitch
motor units</div>
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Mental preparation</div>
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Maximum fast-twitch motor unit recruitment can result from
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jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-70913341642234008492013-07-08T07:40:00.002-07:002013-07-08T07:41:34.428-07:00More x MoreTwo, three, four, five plates.<br />
For 2, 3, 5, 10 reps.<br />
For 20 reps.<br />
30 reps.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-87404461367930085442013-06-13T10:54:00.002-07:002013-06-19T08:15:18.133-07:00Everything you do in the gym has a cost, but not everything has a benefit. - Not mejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-59783353637993971572012-03-14T09:05:00.002-07:002012-03-14T09:05:13.846-07:00Welsh Stone Lifting at Beyond StrongNice write up of a fun and challenging trip through Wales <a href="http://www.beyondstrong.com/2012/03/welsh-stone-lifting.html">here</a>.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-90904075624364830262012-02-22T10:37:00.000-08:002012-02-22T10:37:57.243-08:00Overcoming Plateaus: The Deadlift By: Louie Simmons"Most litters deadlift too often and too heavy. This has an ill effect on the central nervous system. <a href="http://www.elitefts.com/documents/overcoming_plateaus.htm">A better method is to use a variety of exercises that mimic the deadlift</a> or special exercises that develop the individual muscles that are used while deadlifting (the conjugate method). One must build the muscles that start and finish the lift. Also, there must be methods used to develop speed and acceleration; the quicker the bar Is locked out, the less chance for the grip to give out. "
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I am not whole-hog Westside by any means, but endorse the idea that you can use lighter pulls and heavy "other" exercises to increase your max pull.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-2154052912852376932012-02-22T07:53:00.001-08:002012-02-22T10:42:57.581-08:00Increasing the Deadlift for the Collision Sport AthleteGreat <a href="http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-training/increasing-deadlift-collision-sport-athlete">piece by Dan John</a>.<p>
You need to pull to pull heavy, but <b>you don't need to pull heavy all the time to pull heavy</b>. <p>
A few years the past I had achieved 90% of my current deadlift max (done after some deadlift focus) by never doing deadlifts except for a couple "tests."jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970567032548529115.post-83256196405055223782012-01-30T12:23:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:24:08.763-08:00The Mighty FinnsMy nephew is doing a year abroad in Finland. Here are some famously strong Finns.
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jouko_Ahola">Jouko Ahola</a> 1997 and 1999 WSM Champion
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Janne Virtanen 2000WSM Champion
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riku_Kiri">Riku Kiri</a>
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Previously I linked to article on <a href="http://www.elitefts.com/documents/finnish-deadlift-secrets.htm">Finnish Deadlifting</a>.jahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12666791475391532559noreply@blogger.com0