Recent content by ronin67

There is a guy at our gym that was benching with his knees wrapped. Actually he kept them wrapped for his entire workout. I don't get it.

It depends on who your are talking too. If you are talking to the average Joe, then a 350 bench at 190 would seem impressive. People at work think I am a freak because I can bench 300 at 170. But if you are talking to a bunch of powerlifters, forget it.

Put a loaded barbell on the floor. Use some plates to keep it from rolling. Hook your legs under the bar. You may need to wedge a pad between your legs and the bar.

Here's how to use straps I second the "strenghthen your grip" advice.

Not to sure about that one. I am not familiar with that series. Could be.

Powercleans definitely.

Japanese word: Ro- to billow, wander Nin- human Ronin- masterless or rogue Samurai. 67- 1967 the year I was born.

The cleam and push jerk/pushpress. It is probably the best full body exercise,and combines both static and explosive strength.

I would try posting this over at T-mag in the "Lair of the Ice Dog Forum". Christian Thibideau specializes in O-lifts, and has many female athletes that he trains. If you do not want to post this, you could also try PMing him.

This site has some of the best videos that I have found of exercises biomechanics lab Go to "Select region" and highlight "upper back", then click on "view exercises". Scroll down to "Power clean". Then on the next page click on "Click to view video of this exercise".

ART- Active Release Technique Fixed my shoulder in 4 sessions. Here's some info. Here's the provider locator. If your insurance covers chiropractors, then it will more than likely cover ART treatments. Give it a shot.

Static state cardio is useless in my opinion. Unless you are severly lacking in aerobic capacity, I would stick to HIIT. I don't do ANY cardio and can make it through a 2 hour class with no problem (and I'm 35). If your MMA training is up to snuff, you should get all the conditioning you...

To go along with that, you need to have him work the entire motion. Do a series of hip thrusts, coupled with the shrug and calf raise. Start at the waist and then with each rep go lower. Do this 3 times and on the fourth do the lift (from the hang).

I like to switch it up between the two. Overhead presses for static strength, and push presses to develop explosive strength. Between the two you should seem some good growth.