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Why Unconventional Strength Training?

December 20, 2013
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by: Brandon Richey

Why Unconventional Strength Training?

Unconventional Strength Training

Unconventional Strength Training: Training that doesn’t adhere to convention by utilizing tools and equipment that integrate athletic specific movement for the purpose of physical preparation.

Today’s blogisode is all about the value of utilizing unconventional strength training methods. The value of creativity is that it can be harnessed to foster the development of new methods and new ways of doing things. It’s been my experience that the most creative methods generally come from very simple ideas. Unconventional strength training is just another example of that very thing.

5 Things That Are Killing Your Strength Gains!

December 18, 2013
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by: Brandon Richey

5 Things That Are Killing Your Strength Gains!

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Everybody appreciates a good villain when they sit down to read a story or to watch a kick ass action movie. The stout looking Gent pictured above is Goldfinger’s famous henchman Odd Job from the original 007 movie. I know it’s old school, but this guy was a handful. He was quite the killer and today that’s why I’m going to be talking about some other killers that you may not be aware of. These killers are damaging your progress in the weight room and if you have your own “Odd Job” to fight then you better read up so that you will know how to win, otherwise you’re going to get beaten up pretty bad.

Speed Kills…

December 6, 2013
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by: Brandon Richey

Speed Kills…

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There are many elements to developing a complete strength and conditioning program and the element of speed is certainly an ingredient that you can’t afford to ignore within the recipe of your own strength and conditioning program. Today’s blogisode is all about speed my friend so buckle up and learn how to move fast!

Fuel Your Athleticism!

August 2, 2013
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So I know if you’ve been following ‘ole BR here on the blog for a while then you know my love for strength and lifting heavy stuff. Having said that you also understand my love for being able to move and to move well. I love utilizing different tools for strength in terms of lifting, throwing, toting, and however else an external load can be handled for the purpose of getting stronger. On the flip side of the coin I also really enjoy engaging in athletic performance drills on a regular basis. After all this is the other side of my program. Keep reading to get some more insight on this stuff because it is just DA Bomb, as the kids like to say these days.

Remove The Distractions…Today’s Quick Strength Advice!

July 18, 2013
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So the one thing I see today more than FREAKING ever is the prevalence of distractions! Yes, distractions are everywhere and people fall victim to them all the time. I mean for crying out loud we can’t even entrust a harmless cell phone in the hands of teenagers anymore. I mean leave it to today’s society in lacking common sense for people to in some way transform a cell phone into a killing device. Now all the sudden there are laws made to enforce penalties from the act of texting and driving. Distractions are restrictions people!