Dr. Michael Yessis on Plyometric Training
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Vertical Jump, Vertical Jump Training Tips, Videos | No Comments
Poliquin Vertical Jump Tips
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: Vertical Jump Training Tips | No Comments
I found this somewhere, the author of the original post (on www.dbhammer.proboards43.com) claims they are from Charles Poliquin.
More Full vs Half Squat stuff by Poliquin
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: Squats | No Comments
I can’t ensure that the following post is 100% Charles Poliquin’s opinion. Somebody who supposedly heard him lecture took notes of what he said and posted it on another message board. I’ll simply post it here.
Charles Poliquin’s Guidelines for Relative Strength Gains
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General | No Comments
Charles Poliquin’s guidelines for the improvement of strength relative to bodyweight. Intensity, repetitions, sets, tempo and set duration.
Mark Rippetoe explaining the Deadlift
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General | No Comments
A correctly performed deadlift is an excellent exercise for many athletes. Mark Rippetoe, author of the book “Starting Strength”, explains how to do it safely and correctly.
Plyometrics are too loosely defined
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Vertical Jump | No Comments
Plyometrics is a term that was coined by Fred Wilt in the 1970’s. It is used now for all kinds of jumping exercises, not considering the intensity of these jumps. However, this lead to alot of confusion and irrational recommendations.
For example, you sure have heard that plyometrics should only be done if you are well [...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Plyometric Training
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 | submited by: Axel | Category: Vertical Jump | No Comments
Plyometrics are a common tool in sports training. In this short text I state some advantages and disadvantages of this method.
Prof.Verkhoshansky on Full / Half Squats
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: Squats | No Comments
In this article, previously published on Professor Verkhoshansky’s discussion forum (www.verkhoshansky.com), he shares his opinion on this often discussed topic.
JackM’s Vertical Jump Tips
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: Vertical Jump Training Tips | No Comments
JackM, one of the most knowledgeable members from the DB Hammer Training Forum, shares some of his guidelines for vertical jump development.
Shawn Kemp: One of the Most Explosive Power Forwards Ever
Monday, September 8th, 2008 | submited by: Nizar | Category: General, Videos | No Comments