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Are you ready for the Overhead Press?

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Over at T Nation Todd Bumgardner goes over some points you might want to consider before starting heavy overhead presses. Before you start shoulder pressing we need to assess a few things: Excessive internal rotation at restScapular anterior tiltScapular winging. Shoulder Flexion Test Scapular Wall Slide checking T-Spine Extension Exercises to address shoulder problems Glenohumeral  joint […]

15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:

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Mixed in a CrossFit mainsite WOD after some power snatch technique training today. Workout was: 15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:135 pound Power cleanBar-facing burpee Subbed normal Burpees for Bar-facing burpees and didn’t go overboard with my pace. Instead I focused on not compromising form too much, while still keeping the tempo high enough to be pretty gassed […]

Basics of Athletic Development

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Read: The Ten Commandments of Athletic Development # 1 You shall honor correct technique.# 2 You shall respect your current level.# 3 You shall strive to move enough.# 4 You shall balance your training.# 5 You shall never stop evolving.# 6 You shall prioritize strength training.# 7 You shall worship the core.# 8 You shall master […]

Zach Krych Snatch Training From Low Blocks

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Here is some footage of Zach Krych‘s recent Snatch training. In case you don’t know Zach’s story I highly recommend watching the second video below. It is a definite testament that will power and dedication can overcome the biggest obstacles. In February 2009 he broke both of his wrists while cleaning with straps. Doctors called it a “Devastating injury” […]

Patrick Mendes Training History

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Over at Poliquin’s site Kim Goss has a nice write up of Patrick Mendes‘ training life and his recent visit to the Poliquin Strength Institue. Read the whole thing here.  Mendes’ basic workout plan is to do the classical lifts up to specific weights in the morning, followed by some higher-volume squats. In the late afternoon […]