Ronin: A samurai with no lord or master; a lone warrior.
Today’s workout is called The Ronin Workout because I think it’s fitting for those of you who may like to train predominately on your own, or with a very select group, to just “get it done.” In this way you are self guided, much like a Ronin samurai that may seek out a mission to accomplish on his or her own. This is why I believe you’ll appreciate today’s workout.
Today’s training session is perfect for emphasizing the important elements of human fitness and performance. With every intelligent strength and conditioning program certain elements must be met. These elements should emphasize mobility, strength, speed, and overall conditioning. With a more intelligent program you have a more complete program. Only a Dark Knight plans training such as this!
So in closing out Part 4 Of High Impact Strength Movements today’s strength lift is one that I’ve more recently started to include back into my own program on a more regular basis. I’ve got to admit that even for me back squats and deadlifts have been at the center of the big strength lifts, but lately it’s been front squats and I now even prefer front squats to back squats when selecting a strong lift for both myself and my students. Why you ask? Well just keep on reading my young Jedi and I’ll be glad to clear all of this up.
So today is going to be the start of a 4 part series I’m devoting to different lifts/movements that should be covered in one form or another in every strength and conditioning program. Keep in mind that the lifts and/or movements that I’m going to be examining can be varied to achieve a different training stimulus depending on the goal of the respective individual. That being said let’s dive right in and talk about the good ‘ole deadlift today! BOOM.
There is a sucker born every minute. The fitness and strength training niche is one that is full of personalities loaded with guys/girls that want to make a splash simply by shaping your perception as to which training program is the best. Debates and internet forums are full of coaches that want to tell you which training methods are the so-called best and where your focus should be in regards to your training and your gains.
