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Master The Sledgehammer For Strength and Performance

Master The Sledgehammer For Strength and Performance

Most individuals perform sledgehammer work improperly as they typically muscle the sledgehammer through the exercise rather than relying on the kinetic chain.  Here are 10 important cues to master the sledgehammer and mace. 

Rapid Eccentric Isometrics: The New Plyometric

Rapid Eccentric Isometrics: The New Plyometric

Rapid Eccentric Isometrics (REI's) are similar to standard eccentric isometrics except that the negative phase is performed rapidly rather than slowly.  There are multiple reasons why this enhances performance and strength.

Build Massive Shoulders With Negative Push Press

Build Massive Shoulders With Negative Push Press

If you’re looking to build your shoulder size and strength to the next level you’ll want to implement this eccentric accentuated push press as they exploit all of the key mechanisms of hypertrophy (muscle damage, tension, and metabolic stress).

Use Band Resistance On Olympic Lifts and Cleans

Use Band Resistance On Olympic Lifts and Cleans

I often use accommodating resistance on Olympic lifts particularly in the form of reverse bands.  However, band resisted Olympic lifts as advocated by Louie Simmons (Westside Barbell) also works incredibly well on cleans.

Olympic Weightlifting with Bands

Olympic Weightlifting with Bands

To many lifters this may sounds like iron game heresy but there are actually 10 benefits for incorporating accommodating resistance in the form of reverse bands (band assistance) on Olympic lifts such as clean and snatch variations. 

Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

The squat-stance deadlift is my go-to deadlift variation not only for my pro and collegiate athletes but also for my bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general populations clients.  That's because it's ideal for strength, size, and performance. 

Use Single Leg Jumps & Hops to Improve Performance

Use Single Leg Jumps & Hops to Improve Performance

I'm a huge fan of incorporating single leg jumps into the programs of my athletes and clients. This particular single leg plyometric drill works on rate of force development, rate of force absorption, rate of stabilization development and more.