Developing Power & Strength through the use of the Olympic Lifts.
Competing for your first timeโฆ or sometimes your tenth time can be extremely nerve racking. On competition day the last thing you want is your nerves getting in the way of you making your opener and then that big PR youโve been working towards. There … [Read more...]
Complete in Order Strength: A) Every 90 sec. for 9 sets - Full snatch + power snatch -footwork!! B) 12 min. EMOM E- 3 snatch grip RDL O- 3 smooth FS Skill: A) 10 min. EMOM - kip consistency 1- 20 sec. of Kipping pullups 2- 20 sec. of … [Read more...]
Number 1: Find an accountability partner. Studies show you are much more likely to reach your goals when you have a specific person you hold yourself accountable to. A spouse, friend, or even coworker. Number 2: Seek reputable advice and Ignore … [Read more...]
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. chats with Registered Dietitians and the minds behind Power and Grace Nutrition, Anna Kasperick and Christina Erickson. ย They covers the topics of going "keto", intermittent fasting, and carbs in … [Read more...]
โMeasure what matters and what matters, you measure.โ Two or three years ago I was at a NSCA Coaches Conference and I canโt remember who the speaker was but I do remember the topic. The topic was around data collection and data application and the … [Read more...]
What are you training goals? This question is easily the most important question you need to address before you jump into any kind of training program. Setting up goals for training is not a quick or easy process but it is so important for making … [Read more...]
The usage of a deficit when working deficiencies in the lifts has been a long used method of training for multiple reasons. We discuss a couple of those reasons briefly in the video but specifically consider one tendency to be careful of when using … [Read more...]
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since itโs not Christmas yetโฆ. let the pumpkin reign! Alright everyone, we are in the weird limbo between Halloween and Thanksgiving where half the population is blasting … [Read more...]
Thereโs a great debate in the strength world on the necessity and utilization of hypertrophy work for the competitive athlete. Most programs and strength and conditioning professionals understand itโs necessity for sports performance, injury … [Read more...]
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.5 and the overall standing including surprises in the regions, opinion on the Open overall, and a look forward in to the Games season. As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and … [Read more...]
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with Phil Kniep and Austin Kemink about coaching and training as a masters, fitness and health in fire departments, and more from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can find … [Read more...]
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.4 including the new standard, the leaderboard standings, and some nerd stuff As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
We all know that guy who strolls into the gym with the giant Mary Poppins gym bag. Heโs got it all: the multiple jars of โwho knows whatโ pre/intra/post workout, the wraps, the belts, lucky socks, magic thumb tape, and the latest electric foam … [Read more...]
This week, Spencer and J.J. talk about 18.3 including the workout behind the workout, our favorite performances, and one very dark prediction. Enjoy! As always, we're on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher under Power and Grace Radio! … [Read more...]
This week we take a look at a classic case of the bar moving forward off the floor. Often times we know the bar should move back toward us but we donโt know why. Take a look below to see a couple reasons why the bar should move back initially. ๏ปฟ … [Read more...]