Gregor Winter, Author at All Things Gym

Learning the Planche – The Lean

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Recently the CrossFit Journal published a video called “Understanding Planche Strength”. In it Dusty Hyland from DogTown CrossFit goes through the different parts of the movement. Below is a preview from the video showing the beginning planche progression – the planche lean.

Different Phases of the Deadlift

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Below is Frank from ManhavenProject.com lifting 260kg. His analysis is spot on. Read the The Many Faces of the Deadlift The Optimist, The Oh-Shit, The Point of No Return, The Colon-Blow, The Realization

Supplementary and Assistance Exercises

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Over at Elite FTS Chad Wesley shares his favorite supplementary and assistance exercises for the big lifts. Supplementary Exercises SquatSpeed SquatsDead SquatsSafety Bar Squats BenchSpeed BenchPaused Widegrip BenchDead BenchClosegrip Board PressesSeated Military Press to the Top of the Head DeadliftSpeed PullsDeficit PullsPulls against BandsIsometrics Assistance Exercises – 1-5 sets of 8-20 reps SquatSingle Leg SquatsGHRsSingle Leg RDLsWalking […]

Hamstring Training with Sliders and Rubber Band

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Ross from rosstraining.com shares a very nice DIY hamstring training method. Just tried it … and what can I say – It Burns! Tools: rubber bands, furniture sliders +1 to what Ross said This is a movement you’ll never outgrow.

Analyzing Bar Paths in Olympic Weightlifting

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Here is a nice analysis of different bar paths and their causes.

If you thought it couldn’t get more ridiculous …

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

… think again. People out-stupided themselves and created a successor to the shake weight. The Stupid, It Hurts

John Meadows on Iron Radio Podcast

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Iron Radio Episode 124 IronRadio – Guest John Meadows (direct link to mp3) Topic: Preserve Muscle on a Diet How does one hold onto precious muscle mass as a diet drags on? How long should YOU diet, based on your starting point and physiological state? Fasted Cardio Keeping intensity high when cutting Links: John Meadows’ website – www.mountaindogdiet.com

Pyrros Dimas Power Clean & Front Squat

September 30, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Pyrros Dimas training power snatch, clean and front squat This is from the IronMind 1993 World Weightlifting Champs Training Hall: Heavy Metal In Melbourne. 170 kg Power Clean & Jerk 200kg front squats like it’s nothing Longer longer video from the training session

Unbelievable Bulgarians DVD Photos

September 29, 2011 By Gregor Winter

As I mentioned recently I got myself the Unbelievable Bulgarians Training Hall DVD. Fascinating watch if you are into Olympic weightlifting. It shows a glimpse into their world one week prior to leaving for the 1998 World Weightlifting Championships. You’ve probably read a lot about the Bulgarian System already, but actually seeing these balls out lifts is […]