The Debate of Training With the Olympic Lifts
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Olympic lifting has a long tradition in sports other than Olympic weightlifting for strength, power and conditioning but it is not without it's detractors by strength coaches [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 10/31/09
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I got through another tough, but good week of training. Scott is waiting how much of this the "old guy" can take. He is in for a long wait for his answer. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 10/24/09
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Every now and then, something works well and I may even get a PR or too, but they are always a precursor to getting crushed! This time, the tires crushed! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 10/18/09
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I did finally get it to the end, but it took all I had, which was more than I thought was left. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Thomas Inch Lifts His Dumbbell
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I have been lamenting my weak unilateral strength which has been exposed with my recent work with dumbbells and then I come across this video of then 65 year old Thomas Inch lifting his famous Inch... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 10/11/09
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CNS-thrashing, ass-kicking, strength building training week, leading into an unload week. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
A Former Crossfit Affiliate Speaks Out
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Whether or not you are a Crossfitter, you'll probably enjoy the post, Why I Resigned my Affiliation with CrossFit. It is well written and amusing. Be sure and put in you .02 worth. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 10/4/09
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I never thought getting in only three training days a week made for a full training week, but the log shows the story. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
Training Log, Week Ending 9/27/09
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It was a short week, but I killed the two sessions. Four days rest should have me ready to hit it hard next week. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story
How To Spot For A Bench Press
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USC Trojans running back, Stafon Johnson was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery Monday, 9/28/09 after he dropped a loaded barbell on his throat while bench pressing…with spotters. I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story