There’s no two ways about it: front squats are awesome and should be included in the training of any serious athlete. The guys at EliteFTS list just some of the many advantages of the front squat: Front squats are more quad dominant, bodybuilders like this that are paranoid about getting their butts too big. Front squats […]
Knee and wrist wraps are simply lengths of material that are wrapped around the joint to provide extra support and minimise stress on the joint when it is under load. Knee wraps may also help with stopping at the bottom of the squat and offer rebound on the ascent. Simple, yes, but like chalk and […]
Plyometric training is of course central to the performance of any athlete requiring speed and power, and studies have shown plyometrics lead to improvements in vertical jump performance, muscle strength and joint protection. There are inherent risks to plyometrics, though, especially when it comes to jumping on, off or over objects such as plyo boxes […]
Dynamax Balls are the medicine ball of choice of the NBA, NFL and CrossFitters worldwide for two main reasons: they’re ultra tough and they’re safe. Heavy enough for medicine ball training, but soft enough to not injure athletes’ hands when thrown or caught at maximum velocity. “Think of a medicine ball as an implement that […]
In my opinion, there is no way to be a good CrossFitter without consistent and long term weakness biasing. ‘CrossFitness’ is largely dependant on two things; the magnitude of fitness and the balance of its components. Balance without magnitude delivers a mid-tier CrossFitter at best, while magnitude without balance does not even deliver a CrossFitter […]
Switching rapidly from one training modality to the next can have great benefits when building all-round fitness, but it does pose problems when it comes to footwear. Running shoes are no good for barbell work, and most people wouldn’t even attempt to run in their expensive weightlifting shoes – not really conducive to good running technique and […]
You cannot get a better quality kettlebell in Australia than the Iron Edge Pro Grade bell. The Pro Grade bell is the most ergonomic, by far the best design for ballistic lifts and has that wonderful raw steel handle that is perfect for chalking. The Pro Grade bell is definitely the preferred choice of the […]