Traditionally, the Sprint Sled could be viewed as a sprint power and explosive acceleration tool, allowing athletes to focus their attention on linear explosiveness, acceleration technique and starting strength. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of application and veritable training options. Essentially, the sprint sled allows for the loading of […]
Heavy Deadballs are tremendous tools for training strength and power throughout the entirety of the kinetic chain, allowing athletes to focus on traditional strength training exercises or chase strongman style power and performance. Constructed from high impact rubber and devoid of handles or hand holds, heavy Deadballs present with a sense of real world awkwardness. […]
Explosion Ladder – Backwards Walking Purpose Trains upper body pulling and climbing strength that works the grip, biceps, shoulders, lats and middle back. Coming back down the ladder is a great coordination and single arm eccentric strength exercise, that develops core strength when stabilising the body against swinging and rotation. Execution Take your time and […]
Tornado Ball Jumping 180 Slams Purpose Full body power exercise that works balance and coordination. Works explosive extension of the ankles, knees and hips, as well as midline stabilisation, arms, grip, shoulders and back. Great variation of the sledgehammer exercise, without needing a tire or a sledgehammer Execution Ensure you use the rope wrap technique […]
The effect of exercise on growth hormone (GH) secretion and subsequent impact on muscle gains, is not well understood. However, sports scientists do know that intense (heavy) weight training produces a significant increase in bioactive GH levels. Also, bodybuilders seem to posses higher resting GH levels than their sedentary counterparts. However studies performed at Bill […]
In this video, Iron Edge trainer Shane Yost takes you through a series of body weight warm up variations perfect for Olympic Lifting.
Iron Edge trainer Shane Yost takes you through a power band warm-up sequence that will facilitate and activate far greater than simply jumping on a treadmill or stationary bike. Shop Power Bands