9 Articles and 3 Videos To Help You Get Stronger, Avoid Injuries, Recover Faster and Get More Mentally Tough!
By Corey Beasley
We want to help you get better, period. FCC is dedicated to educate and share information to help coaches and athletes develop better programs, workouts, meal plans, and anything that is going to help them perform at a higher level.
Below are some great articles that we found this week and wanted to share with you guys...
How to Build Anaconda Strength
To be truly strong, you need anaconda strength: the internal pressure required to heft, pull, and carry heavy weights.
Read Full Article Here: https://www.t-nation.com/training/how-to-build-anaconda-strength
Circuit Training with a Purpose
To be honest, I’ve never really been a big fan of circuit training. Sure, it has its place, but if you are simply picking 5-6 exercises and performing them in a :30 on, :30 off fashion, you’re probably missing the boat.
Read Full Article Here: http://mmafightprep.com/circuit-training-purpose/
Why advanced exercise and nutrition strategies usually backfire.
Most people who work out and try to eat well hope to graduate quickly to advanced exercise and nutrition strategies. But these usually backfire. Here’s why it happens. Plus two strategies (deliberate practice and stress inoculation training) for faster progress.
Read Full Article Here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/advanced-exercise-and-nutrition-strategies?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PromotedPost&utm_campaign=PP_Advancedstrategies
Building Legendary Strength
Those simplistic mottos really resonate and make it easy to wrap your head around but at the end of the day they by far sell short what a well rounded and progressive training approach should look like.
Read Full Article Here: https://www.ultimatesandbagtraining.com/blog/building-legendary-strength/
When Did Bodybuilding Become a Negative Thing?
Read Full Article Here: http://www.tomfurman.com/when-did-bodybuilding-become-a-negative-thing/
Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Mental strength isn't often reflected in what you do. It's usually seen in what you don't do.
Read Full Article Here: http://www.businessinsider.com/things-mentally-strong-people-dont-do-2015-7
Is Your Smart Phone Ruining Your Posture?
If you are one out of the every five people on this planet who owns a smart phone, now is the time to start thinking twice about looking down at your phone to check email or Facebook.
Read Full Article Here: https://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/cell-phone-ergonomics-how-to-avoid-the-smart-phone-slump
Grip Strength Predicts Death Better than Blood Pressure
We think that [grip strength] reflects the sum of all of the healthy or unhealthy behaviours that you've engaged in throughout the course of your life even. - Dr Darryl Leong, researcher
Read Full Article Here: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/grip-strength-predicts-death-better-than-blood-pressure/6708018
Build Grip Strength by Wringing Out the Towel
Here is a very simple, very effective way to train your entire lower arm. In fact, it is probably one of the best exercises I have ever found for the lower arms overall, and I have found a way to make this exercise a little more challenging than you might think.
Read Full Article Here: http://ironmind.com/articles/john-brookfields-grip-tips/Wringing-Out-the-Towel/
Italian Pull Up Series by Martin Rooney
Quick Handstand Prep by Max Shank
Half Kneeling Landmine Press by Loren Landow
The half-kneeling landmine press is a great exercise to train vertical pressing for your athletes that lose position overhead while also challenging the core to prevent rotation.
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