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Training in a Transverse Plane

Training in the confines of the gym space (GPP) with a focus on  transverse plane and rotational power like apply as much to sport as it does everyday life. For example, lifting a heavy tire from the ground into a pickup truck requires rotational strength and stability. While we might not be able to train this exact movement in the gym we can use sandbags, medballs, kettlebells and throws to train for such an occurrence. Thus by training in the transverse plane, athletes can improve their overall efficiency, making them stronger and generally more useful.

Author: John

Firefighters Are Not Body Builders pt 1

While some bodybuilders may happen to be firefighters, the inverse is nowhere close to true: not all…

Author: Matt Spaid

Ep 677: Movement Quality > Junk Volume

The magnitude of your best work matters more than the frequency of good work. There are a…

Author: John

Ep 627 – 7 Tips for Fostering Athleticism

Dominate the field and take your inner athlete to the next level. While many people can move…

Author: John

Ep 599 – Forging Powerful Athletes

“There’s strong, then there’s Field Strong.” Forging powerful athletes is what Power Athlete does; John Welbourn, 10…

Author: John

Forward Progress Through Backward Design

We all know that Dominic Toretto lives his life a quarter mile at a time. As a…

Author: Bryce Wolcott

Ep 532 – Masters of Movement: Lunge

We proceed by doubt, by trial and error, by resisting the impulse to lunge athletically after certainty. There is…

Author: John

Ep 498 – Presence, Intelligence, Professionalism, Emotion w/ Raph Ruiz

Constantly be aware and observing. The difference between a good and a great coach: training the emotional…

Author: John

Ep 492 – Spine Rounding, Jefferson Curls, and Back Pain Programming

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…

Author: John