May
14
Using full acceleration and velocity-dependant exercises to enhance power training
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By Dr. Daniel Baker, Strength Coach Brisbane Broncos, Level 3 Strength Coach, ASCA Master of Strength & Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, School of Sport & Biomedical Science This article describes full acceleration exercises and velocity-dependant exercises that can be used to enhance power training. Traditional resistance training exercises used to build strength, hypertrophy etc [...]
May
12
What is the difference between lat pull-downs and chin-ups?
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Advantages of chin-ups (CU) over lat pull-downs (LPD) Grip variation and therefore muscle recruitment patterns. Look at the photos (Figures 1-3) and you can see that there are the three basic, but different types of grip – supinated (palms facing you), pronated (palms facing away) and neutral (palms facing each other)…. Read More – [...]
May
12
Altering barbell kinetics to enhance strength-power training
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By Dr. Daniel Baker, Strength Coach Brisbane Broncos, Level 3 Strength Coach, ASCA Master of Strength & Conditioning At the Broncos we pursue strength and power. In a typical weekly cycle where movement-oriented training is performed twice per week for the upper- and lower-body, we have one training day that is aimed at developing strength and [...]