Steve Mathews
Sep 28, 2009 04:11 PM
When it comes to generating strength, tension is king. Your muscles don't know whether you are lifting iron, rocks or sand, or if you are using isometric contractions, [...]
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Sean Schniederjan, RKC
Sep 28, 2009 03:57 PM
What is a Hardstyle Shoulder? One of the marks of the RKC Hardstyle System of Strength is a strong shoulder. Since the shoulder muscle is only as strong as the suppo [...]
Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC
Sep 11, 2009 01:39 PM
The inaugural CK-FMS Workshop was held in St. Paul, Minnesota, in August 2008. The event exceeded all expectations, including my own, and I cannot compliment my co- [...]
Geoff Neupert, Senior RKC
Sep 11, 2009 01:12 PM
How many times have you been frustrated by your lack of progress in the snatch? Sure, it's a hard lift, and there's technique involved, but many times snatch progress is [...]
Uncle Sal
Sep 11, 2009 11:28 AM
I am a former Reconnaissance Marine with scuttlebutt for those of you thinking of joining the ranks. The command recommendations for a 12-week fitness program calls fo [...]
US military special operator, RKC, name withheld
Sep 11, 2009 11:20 AM
I have a few different methods of training for pullups: 1. If I am training for a Physical Fitness Test, the goal is to accomplish the maximum number of repetitions. [...]
Max Shank, RKC
Aug 27, 2009 01:28 PM
Max Shank, RKC bottom up presses a 40kg kettlebell holding a gripper in the opposite hand. Every 4 years we sit and watch in astonishment at the feats of strength [...]
Jordan Vezina, RKC
Aug 11, 2009 07:48 PM
Ergonomics is defined as designing something to fit the worker, to make it better. In application to the snatch this means taking a basic template (the hard-style kettl [...]
Jurgen Reis, Austrian Pro-Worldcup Sportsclimber
Aug 11, 2009 04:53 PM
Are you feeling empty, exploited, and bored after several months of two-fisted "iron training"? You want to have well defined muscle groups and great muscle quality? I my [...]
Franz Snideman RKC TL, CK-FMS
Aug 07, 2009 02:03 PM
The pistol is undoubtedly one of the best litmus tests for orthopedic health and functional performance. The ability to stand on one leg, seamlessly lower your body to [...]