by tfurman | Dec 18, 2007 | Blog
The front squat is essential for leg strength and maintaining a correct back position for pulling. This was Eddy Copplin’s favorite exercise for deadlifting, having pulled 826 at 186 body weight. It builds the spinal erectors as well as the legs. (We use a front squat...
by tfurman | Dec 18, 2007 | Blog
This blade is no longer available, but is designed with the FloroFighting mentality in mind. That would be Pikal or IcePick Grip, use of both edges, and a handle that looks like it’s upside down. It also moves well into the cross block or “X-Frame”...
by tfurman | Dec 17, 2007 | Blog
J Strength Cond Res. 2007 Nov;21(4):1108-12. Trunk muscle activation during dynamic weight-training exercises and isometric instability activities. Hamlyn N, Behm DG, Young WB. Hamlyn, N., D.G. Behm, and W.B. Young. Trunk muscle activation during dynamic...
by tfurman | Dec 15, 2007 | Blog
by tfurman | Dec 14, 2007 | Blog
The story starts HERE Steve “Shaf” Shafley summarizes what began as a conversation between Mario Guevara and myself. We were talking about that magical area between strength and endurance, and the most complete tool to enter that realm. Mario suggested the...
