Friday, November 23, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
GRex Holds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_5haC6S9k0
Around the Worlds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJG3OMje-WU
Sandbag Circuit for Grapplers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWH5YkMnkDY
Sledgehammer Walking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZsZ7vbAYw
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Muscle Snatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NlwXBs37E
Blockweight Tossing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrPC6kl-ZI
Pinch Grip Strength Fundamentals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi6qsnbJ_bA
Good Morning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1KzaEolrKk
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Check out The Spray Series new Q&A - Click Here
Check out The Spray Series new article - Click Here
Watch The Spray Series new video:
Coach 48 Highlights IV
Dynamic Hurdle Warm-up
Banded Single Leg RDLs
High Rack Power Cleans
Stone Lifting Without Stones
Swiss Bar Floor Press w/Chains
Isometric / Dynamic Push-ups
Standing Hammer Rows
Banded Tates
Fingal Fingers
Tire Flipped
Sled Dragging
For more elite strength and conditioning articles and information go to: http://www.dieselcrew.com/sprayseries.htm
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Friday, November 16, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Here is some more footage from the TPS Big Seminar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3a8My-UbbE
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Here are the videos of the Americans competing to win a spot on the next season of Ninja Warrior!
http://www.g4tv.com/ninjawarrior/contest_video.aspx?ninjawarriorentry_key=8
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Strap Holds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3yWKb3AeE
Homemade Tornado Ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I4as-mEGPM
Scarecrows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY0TMsw7W74
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Thursday, November 08, 2007
The Diesel Crew’s Newest Site!
“It is an online community for coaches and athletes of all ages and levels to come and find information and advice on all aspects of Speed, Strength, and Conditioning. With some of the top strength coaches from across the country contributing valuable training insight it is our desire that the Spray Series become one of the leading resources for the sharing of knowledge and ideas for the benefit of your athletes and training programs so that they may be taken to new levels.”
- Jason Spray MS, CSCS, SCCC, USAW
Check out Team Spray’s New Site! Click Here
Q&A – Click Here
Ask Team Spray a question about strength and conditioning for football, basketball or any other sport - and get your question answered on the site!
Subscribe to Team Spray’s Youtube Channel that is loaded with some of the most intense strength training footage you’ve ever seen! – Click Here
Team Spray
Jason Spray
Jason serves as the director of Strength and Conditioning at
EJ Leverette
E.J. is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Middle
Drew Shea
Drew is a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Towel RDLs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04D625Rdao0
Towel T-Bar Rows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4WHax1Low
Hub Lifting - Adding Additional Weight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHlkQLoTUlE
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Friday, November 02, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Tates / JM Presses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GQaG_hpcz0
How to Set a Gripper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XaG1G80v4k
Hub Lifting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjOjpF1A5Q
Skiers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjb9lNWsxac
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Monday, October 29, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Face Pulls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kexr7CqnVng
DB Snatch / DB Press Combo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VMEoo0XSk8
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Progression to more intense, high impact training sessions should be deliberate and periodized with attention spent to strengthening dorsi-flexion. The formation of shin splints or condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) – general shin soreness, trauma or overload to musculature and connective structures - typically occur when progression and volume is too rapid.
Here are some tools and strategies to help alleviate and overcome shin splints.
Barefoot Warm-ups / Light Worksets
Take off your shoes for your dynamic warm-up and keep them off during your first few light worksets
Stretch
Gastroc / Soleus / Achilles
Strengthen
Dorsi-flexion / Inversion / Eversion
Tibialis Anterior / Peroneus Tertius / Extensor Digitorum Longus
Tennis Balls / Foam Roller
Plantar Fascia / Peroneals / Gastroc / Soleus
Ice Massage
Homemade Cryocup
Some other considerations:
- Don’t forget to improve soft-tissue quality all along entire kinetic chain
- Work on improving hip mobility, in addition to, ankle mobility
- Engage in ground based, multi-directional, compound and unilateral, bodyweight and resisted movements
- Cold water submersion followed by soft-tissue modalities can be substituted for cryocup
- Band tensions can be increased as strength and proficiency of movement improves
- All movements should engage a full range of motion to ensure optimal muscle fiber recruitment and strength in greater articulations – i.e. strength mobility
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Here is a post from Mr. Ross Enamait. I wanted to highlight a few statements Ross made. Without a doubt, the internet is one of the best and worst inventions, at the same time.
It seems someone was calling out Ross on his abilities, when he was just trying to comment and discuss a topic in an educated manner.
A few highlights:
"Life is too short already, so why waste it hating on others. Spend the time working to improve yourself, and we’ll all be better off."
"I respect anyone who busts his or her ass in the gym. I have no respect however for those who have nothing better to do than criticize or doubt those who really do put in the work. What is wrong with these people? Why not spend the time improving yourself, rather than trying to hate on others?"
Why not just be happy that each day you can train, be with your family and be thankful of blogs, sites and forums that provide you with the education to help you achieve your goals.
http://rosstraining.com/blog/?p=190
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20071024/hl_hsn/expertssoundoffonworkoutgrunting
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
DB Band Lockouts - improving your bench technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmrfwCLrr88
Band Resisted DB Bench - how to setup the band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoirTn4fXL0
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
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Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Modified Bradford Press
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIhyM7A_xoc
Sumo RDL's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WfeZetyQSc
Smitty
The Diesel Crew
Just added some new exercise videos to the Elite Exercise Index
Quick Abs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqDaP1iCLKg
RDL to High Pull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWYskODgHEM