Remembering Dr Squat
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Last week we lost Dr. Fred Hatfield, also known as Dr. Squat. First man at the age of 45, he set a squat world record by lifting 1014 pounds in the 100 kg weight class, the first person to squat more than 1000lbs. You may recognise the hands supported safety bar squat I sometimes use or as its sometimes called the 'Hatfield Squat'. I remember coming across Dr Hatfields work when researching strength training for boxers nearly 17 years ago, I was 17 or 18 I came across this http://www.sportsci.org/news/news9709/hatfield.html in all its pre Web 2.0 glory details his training routine with ..read more
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Sample Nine Week Conditioning Model
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Posted originally on twitter for those curious about the type of conditioning model I use for MMA/BJJ. just one of many ways we can sequence. Very dependant on sport training volume and athlete needs/ability. Highly inspired by @rugby_strength_coach and Joel Jamieson. Looking to run a similar model for combat athletes at the new facility ..read more
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Reflections on weight-loss from a fat guy.
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by Powering Through
3y ago
John Sanderson on the bench *John is a Powerlifting client of mine. Who I have worked with for sometime. He put this excellent post together on Facebook which he has allowed me to share here. I’ve existed in and around the fitness community for several years now, and in that time I’ve learned a few things about a few things. I am not a fitness model, nor am I am triathlon competitor or a CrossFit athlete. I am fairly strong for someone that’s lifetime drug free and has only been seriously training strength for a few years. I’m also fat. I’m not talking chubby, or “could do with los ..read more
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Simpli Faster Interview
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Earlier this year I was interviewed by Simplifaster we discussed Squatting, Combat Sports, Monitoring using peakpower and Motorsport. https://simplifaster.com/articles/raising-bar-iron-game-william-wayland ..read more
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[Video] Triphasic Tactical Training Manual Part 1 & 2
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by Powering Through
3y ago
I've written about my usage of the triphasic with service men here.http://www.powering-through.com/2017/01/example-triphasic-tactical-approach.html For those of you hungry for more and are interested in learning more about the triphasic system in tactical situations. Cal Dietz has put together a great video covering the method ..read more
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Grappling with depression
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Let me start by saying this is probably one of the hardest posts I've ever had to write but one that I feel will be cathartic. Another point I want to make from the start is that my experience is in no way representative of anyone else's. Working in an industry that thrives on outward physical mastery or projection of strength itself, I feel I'm not the first or probably the last to suffer through a situation like this. Blue's vs Depression. I'm a pretty anxious, introspective person, I always have been and probably always will be. I to can also be up tight analytical and very cont ..read more
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Doing better by Female MMAfighters
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Female MMA strength and Conditioning practice is still somewhat embryonic mainly because women's MMA is still very developmental. Good practice is starting to coalesce however. When introducing female combat athletes to S&C I find 3 main flaws persist. 1. Avoidance of heavy resistance training and over reliance on HIIT, endurance and high rep protocols. Lift twice a week, pick 4 exercises or anything that works as a strength KPI. Front Squat, Romainian Deadlift, Dips and Chin-ups always works well you could even do the first 2 day 1 and second 2 day 2. Carry stuff. Chase standards cons ..read more
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The Importance of Muscular Strength in Athletic Performance [Study]
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by Powering Through
3y ago
How Strong is strong enough for Jiujitsu and MMA? We've asked this question on scramblog before. In this post I suggested "Strength addicts will say you can never have enough, smart athletes however need to know if pursuing more strength worth diminising returns and time cost. We are not trying to produce strongmen, powerlifters or olympic lifters. What we want is strong powerful combat athletes." A study from Dr Suchomel et al found that "Based on the extant literature, it appears that there may be no substitute for greater muscular strength." The study goes on further to state " Further ..read more
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Example Triphasic Tactical Approach - Training Ops with Javelin
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by Powering Through
3y ago
A while ago Cal Dietz put out Triphasic Training Tactical a variant on the original triphasic training model that accounts for the multi modal challenges that face service and military personnel. "…you must remember that tactical athletes aren’t powerlifters.  They must be strong but only to the extent that can benefit them in their professions." As a coach, I have to choose the most suitable approach to given demands. Working with a member British army who has lifted and been following my program regularly. Proved a convenient opportunity to flex my brain muscles ..read more
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Reflexive Breathing Reset Parts 1-4
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by Powering Through
3y ago
Interesting insight in Reflexive Performance Reset method and its effects from Cal Dietz. Currently looking at implementing integrating elements of the method into my own work ..read more
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