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David Ostlund Sandbag Training and Deadlifts

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I like sandbag training every once in a while. Gripping and lifting odd objects is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. Minnesota Strongman David Ostlund takes it to another level. David Ostlund vs 304 pound Sandbag Clean and Press Spoiler alert… David is winning He also has monster deadlift…David Ostlund 800lb. Deadlift […]

Polish Weightlifters Training for Beijing – Siodme Poty

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I always enjoy these training hall videos and looks behind the scenes of incredible athletes. Here is some training footage of the Polish Olympic weightlifting team getting ready for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Enjoy Szymon Kolecki and co. under the watchful eyes of head coach Zygmunt Smalcerz. Siódme Poty Part 1-6 undefined

Podcast: Rationally Speaking on Pseudoscience

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Here is something four today’s commute. Listen to the Rationally Speaking Podcast Episode 44(Direct link to mp3) They talk about Chinese “medicine”, ridiculous concepts like qi and acupuncture. From acupuncture to chiropractic, from yoga to meditation, what do we make of instances where something seems to have the desired effect for the wrong reasons (e.g., acupuncture), or might otherwise be […]

10 Shoulder Prehab / Rehab / Warm-up Exercises

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Joey Smith shares 10 easy effective shoulder prehab/rehab warm-up exercises. seated dumbbell extensions (cuban press) push ups (scapular retraction / protraction) front band pull aparts front band raise broomstick swings (rotation) dynamic blackburns (lyling Y press) T- bar scapular retraction band shoulder stretch shoulder horn cuban press smith plex (band flaps)