Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Check out the "Rock and Roll Drill" by Don McCauley.Purpose: teaching how to go from the scoop to the power position in the snatch.Emphasis is on teaching how to lift with the hip rather than with knee extension. … [Continue reading]
This post on reddit reminded me how awesome homemade grip strength tools like baseballs, tennis balls and softballs are. If you have ever been to a climbing gym you probably have seen these things before. They are a cheap, but valuable addition to … [Continue reading]
Dave Tate shows you how to do triceps extensions by combing a traditional seated dip machine with an EZ bar. … [Continue reading]
Here are some videos showing you stretches to develop better flexibility (not only) for higher kicks.Because there is no such thing as having too much active flexibility.Static Stretches and middle splitStanding side stretches with rubber bandsuse a … [Continue reading]
Mark your Calenders. Another reddit AMA is comming up.On Monday, December 5th, 2011, Mark Rippetoe will be doing an AMA on /r/fitness for an AMA. (via)Meanwhile he answers questions daily over at the Starting Strength Forums.undefined … [Continue reading]
The Fitcast Episode #228 features an interesting discussion about the pros and cons of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS).Verdict: It's a good starting point, but by no means the end all be all. … [Continue reading]
Here is a collection of barbell row variations. I am sure this list is not complete. So if you know a variation I left out let me know in the comments. Barbell Row Variations: Bent Over Barbell Row Pendlay Row Yates Row Cambered … [Continue reading]
If you are outside the US you probably stumbled across the "Unfortunately this video is not available in your country" - error message. Solution: use a web proxy to access YouTube. My Favorite Browser extensions like ProxMate (for … [Continue reading]
Say hello to your new favorite breakfast.Head on over to Kirbie's Cravings and try Bacon Egg Breakfast CupsDirections:1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray muffin tin with pam spray.2. Line muffin pans with bacon so that it circles each mold.3. Break an egg … [Continue reading]