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Feb 12 •
Stretch Reflex in squatting
I was talking with a strength coach who went to a starting strength seminar and he was talking about how it was better to squat in this position (see image) rather then ass to grass as it utilizes the stretch reflex more. Just curious if you guys would agree with this?
0 likes • Feb 16
I'd say you'll get just as much as a stretch reflex with a High Bar Squat as you do Low Bar Squatting. The Low Bar might be hitting more hamstrings while the high bar more quads, but probably none of that matters. The Starting Strength folks can get really dogmatic about which type of squat is "best", I'm just happy if someone is squatting heavy through a relatively large range of motion.
Sep '24 •
Exer-Genie
Does anybody has some experience with the Exer-Genie? I'm thinking about to buy some equipment for restisted sprints and I'm not sure If I should take the Exer-Genie or a sprint sled. Best regards from Germany 💪
1 like • Sep '24
We have an Exer Genie at our gym. It's definitely convenient in terms of portability and setting up in a small space. It doesn't quite feel the same as a sled to me, kind of feels more explosive dragging a sled vs the friction of the Exer Genie. But I might just be overly sensitive to these things being a old prima donna Olympic lifter... The Exer Genie does get pretty hot due to the friction, just something to think about if you're using it with groups.
Aug '24 •
Victor conte
I’m sure a lot of you have seen this but it’s victor conte talking about doping https://youtu.be/2op5XG7LGkI?si=L9BugrOSXlIxk1Dn
2 likes • Aug '24
Stories of these doping guru's are fascinating! Back in the day the rumor was that it was Charlie Francis who outed Victor Conte's athletes. Supposedly sent a vial of "The Clear" to WADA...
Aug '24 •
How to improve the front rack position
Hey Angus! Might I know how would u suggest to improve the front rack position. I seems lack of shoulder flexion and wrist extension mobility on my right side. When I did the FR position, I felt my right wrist is stressful and tight.
2 likes • Aug '24
This drill is my generic go to for front rack mobility: https://youtu.be/qovO0ysEpuc?si=-JQvnS5ggdHrl0QV
Aug '24 •
Learn to Snatch or Clean first?
I was watching a Will Ratelle video and I remember he said for complete beginners he recommends learning to Snatch first. What are everyone’s thoughts? I’m a complete beginner to Oly lifts and I would love to learn both but I feel Snatches have a much higher barrier to entry due to my shoulder range of motion
2 likes • Aug '24
20 years ago most coaches I was around taught the Snatch first. The logic was that the Snatch was more difficult to learn, so after learning the Snatch the athlete would pick up the Clean with minimal coaching. I'm not sure this was always the case, at this point I'll kind of figure out which to focus on first on a case by case basis.
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