Archive for the ‘Bands, Chains, Speed Work’ Category

Looking for some new ideas on how to incorporate the Dynamic Effort method into you or your team’s training?  Check out this article by Todd Hamer. By the Coach For the Coach:  Using the Dynamic Effort Method Dynamically by Todd Hamer Get big or die tryin’.

If you do not own a monolift or squat with one, the set up of the bands for this lift is of the utmost importance to ensure your safety and an effective lift.  Check out this article by Tom Lowder for information on how to do so properly. Squatting with Bands by Tom Lowder Get [...]

Interested in diving a little deeper into how bands and chains work?  Check out this article by Rob Haan for more information. The Science Behind Bands and Chains by Rob Haan Get big or die tryin’.

Here is a great intro article by Dave Tate regarding how to properly use bands when you squat. Under The Bar:  Elastic Squatting and Other Stuff by Dave Tate Get big or die tryin’.

Interested in how box squats transfers from your training to your competition?  Check out this interview conducted by Bret Contreras with Scott Taylor for an inside perspective. Dynamic Effort Box Squats and Acceleration Improvements:  Interview with Scott Taylor by Bret Contreras Get big or die tryin’.

I’ve been posting some articles about speed work and accommodating resistance lately, but how do they all fit together?  Check out this article by Eric Cressey for a great overview into speed work. Training Speed to Get Strong by Eric Cressey Get big or die tryin’.

Confused about how to properly use chains?  Check out this article by Andy Bolton and Elliot Newman for some great starting tips! Chains for Speed, Strength, and Power by Andy Bolton and Elliot Newman Get big or die tryin’.

Bar Speed

Posted: 23rd August 2011 by Charlie in Bands, Chains, Speed Work
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Bar speed has been of interest to me the last few years, and has really stood out to me the last eight days since I began this new training program that emphasizes bar speed.  Most people I see training are completely oblivious to bar speed, and tempo in general.  However, it is a variable that, [...]

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