30 Loaded Carry Exercises Every Contact Athlete Must Try
There are no magic exercises for contact athletes. But, my god, loaded carries are close. Here’s a list of my 30 favourite variations: How to Program Loaded Carries Distance,…
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Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker?
Do weightlifting belts make your core weaker? In short, no. Belts have been shown to increase intra-abdominal pressure by 25-40% (Lander et al., 1992). With no difference being found…
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Hit a Strength Plateau? Do Cluster Sets.
I love cluster sets. Research says cluster sets are better for gaining strength, power, and velocity than traditional sets. What are Cluster Sets? Cluster sets are simply intra-set rest…
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Research says you’re probably not training hard enough.
Barbosa-Netto (2021) investigated how hard habitually lifters train. 160 trained subjects were asked what weight they’d normally perform for 10 reps. Researchers loaded the bar with this weight and…
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My Top 12 Exercises for American Football
American Football players generally fall into one of two camps when selecting exercises: Camp 1) Thinks the only thing that matters is the squat, bench, and deadlift. Camp 2)…
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My Top 12 Exercises for Rugby Players
Rugby players generally fall into one of two camps when selecting exercises: Camp 1) Thinks the only thing that matters is the squat, bench, and deadlift. Camp 2) Focus’s…
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12 Exercises that should be in a Contact Athletes Strength Programme
The foundations of (most) contact athletes programmes:
Squat
Hinge
Push
Sprint
Carry
Physical Standards for Contact Athletes
You can’t explain world class performances through strength testing numbers. The best are the best because they’re the best at their SPORT. However, don’t let that fool you.
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Farmers Carry Strength Standards for Athletes
Farmers carries are amazing for athletes, particularly contact athletes. But, whats a good strength level?
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How Strong is too Strong?
How strong is too strong? I am a “strength guy” I have seen basic strength training transform sports performance in hundreds of athletes BUT There is a point where…
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How to Start Sprinting (Without Straining a Hammy)
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Build a Relentless Engine for Contact Sports
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