I think you should do some sort of squat. Lunges are different.
btw the KB EDT is great. Lots of Russians use this method, especially those with trouble resting in the rack - like us! I'm going to be doing similar as I move back into more kb sport work.
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Your workouts are awesome! Is Jill caught up on Survivor, yet? I agree with all three points. And why is Russell growing on me? Could it be that he isn't walking around in his boxers anymore? I think so.
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I've been soooo beat. I'm feeling good today, but I've skipped training two days because I was freakin' tired. Extra sleep last night and I'm feeling better today. After I finish some work, I'm going to KB train.
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I think you should do some sort of squat. Lunges are different.
Squats it is. But, tell me why? Why is Cotter so big on squatting? You don't squat in the sport at all. I want to squat better, but why the focus?
Personally, aside from being able to squat better in and of itself, lunges, split squats, and deadlifts are more life (and sports) focused exercises.
Esplain!
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btw the KB EDT is great. Lots of Russians use this method, especially those with trouble resting in the rack - like us! I'm going to be doing similar as I move back into more kb sport work.
Cool. I figure I can burn cals, get my work capacity up, and not destroy my hands.
Later, when my hands are broken in (and grip transition is better trained), I'll already have better work capacity.
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Your workouts are awesome! Is Jill caught up on Survivor, yet? I agree with all three points. And why is Russell growing on me? Could it be that he isn't walking around in his boxers anymore? I think so.
He's proud a that belly, huh?
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Yeah, I'm caught up. I usually watch it a day or two after it's on. I love Russell! He's pure evil.
I just can't wait for him to fall. He's fun, but evil must lose! I hope, at least.
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I am so far behind on the KB movements. Still doing the basics here. Need moar.
What do you need? Move movements or a routine? ...and a routine to do what?
Squats it is. But, tell me why? Why is Cotter so big on squatting? You don't squat in the sport at all. I want to squat better, but why the focus?
Nothing to do with KBs, but only because you need consistent work on that pattern to really make some progress with mobility. It can be prying, bodyweight, weighted etc... just time spent down in a squat.
When you can squat deeper your lower body will be working harder = more efficient and better results. Good prehab for the knees and lower back to boot. I've seen research that shows squatting past 90 provides lubrication to knee cartilage.
Basically, you'll be able to move better, be stronger, and probably healthier in the long term.
Don't throw out unilateral work of course.
As for KB sport every competitor I know says their numbers go down when they don't squat a lot in training. It provides a great strength foundation that only doing DLs etc... can provide.
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Blog entry: November 1, 2009, Pancakes LiveSTRONG daily plate log
Nothing to do with KBs, but only because you need consistent work on that pattern to really make some progress with mobility. It can be prying, bodyweight, weighted etc... just time spent down in a squat.
When you can squat deeper your lower body will be working harder = more efficient and better results. Good prehab for the knees and lower back to boot. I've seen research that shows squatting past 90 provides lubrication to knee cartilage.
Basically, you'll be able to move better, be stronger, and probably healthier in the long term.
Don't throw out unilateral work of course.
As for KB sport every competitor I know says their numbers go down when they don't squat a lot in training. It provides a great strength foundation that only doing DLs etc... can provide.
I know I am jealous. Now I can never have shirt. I will only be copying Roland
Where are those squat numbers?
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I'm wondering if your windmill issue is also part of your squat issue ... Chris? There is a coordination factor with squatting ... in allowing the glutes that eccentric contraction, much like in windmills. What do you think?
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I'm wondering if your windmill issue is also part of your squat issue ... Chris? There is a coordination factor with squatting ... in allowing the glutes that eccentric contraction, much like in windmills. What do you think?
I think so. There is a huge hip tightness, but something definitely turns off (or is it on?) back there when I'm squatting and windmilling.
what kind of mobility work do you do, and any stretching??
First I do a warmup of calisthenics, lunges, carioca, etc. Then, the mobility is a lot of neck and shoulder movements, hip circles, etc. I do some stretching, too. Primarily of the hip flexors, lats, and squeezers.
I'm not good at the names of muscles, etc. Nor the names of stretches. Nor the names of the mobility drills. I'll try to find a video. It's the basic drills that Steve Cotter taught us at the Summit, which her repeated at my IKFF Cert class.
Workout looks good Roland. Thanks for the info on the yogurt! I may give that a try tomorrow!
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I agree with all three points. And why is Russell growing on me? Could it be that he isn't walking around in his boxers anymore? I think so.
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