Friday Musings: SAPT Heavy Planks, Matrix-Reloaded Med Ball Throws, and More
2012 1 Comment Written by Stevo
1. As Ryan noted in an excellent post recently, we love weighted planks here at SAPT. Once you know to properly plank (here’s a hint: if you’re not shaking from creating total body tension, you’re probably not doing it right), it’s time to make them more challenging. One way to do this is adding external [...]
READ MORE »A Tip on Programming
2012 1 Comment Written by Ryan
If you truly want to become stronger itโs very important that you take careful consideration when planning your training program.ย One of the biggest factors that comes into play when doing this is understanding your strengths and weaknesses.ย Unfortunately when this task is undertaken solo the former rather than the latter becomes the focus of [...]
READ MORE »SAPT Exercise of the Week: Zelda Plate Carry
2012 2 Comments Written by Stevo
I realize that many of our readers don’t have access to special equipment such as prowlers, ropes, farmer walk implements, etc. so I’ve been doing my best to be cognizant this fact during these little “Exercise of the Week” bits. For example, while an alligator crawl with a prowler attached to you is certainly challenging, [...]
READ MORE »Breaking in a New Bench Shirt
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Sarah
This post is definitely a departure from SAPTstrength’s usual fare (and essentially the antithesis to Stevo’s Monday post). Not only are we diving headfirst into powerlifting preparation, but I’m talking about GEARED powerlifting! For the uninitiated, geared powerlifting involves using very snug fitting “shirts” and “suits” (think the tightest compression shorts or shirts you can [...]
READ MORE »Ahhhh – Technical Trouble!
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Sarah
Sorry everyone, I’m having some technical trouble right now and can’t get my video uploaded. Hang tight and I’ll get it up later.
READ MORE »“Sort of Maxes”: The Key to Dominating Competition and Longevity in Training
2012 2 Comments Written by Stevo
Just last week I posted a video of SAPT client, Lisa, nailing a 240lb deadlift on her “Test Day.” Within a mere twenty-four hours of posting the video on my YouTube channel, someone commented the following: “good bar speed. i know your not powerlifiting but theres a few more pounds on the table so to [...]
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