It’s well known that strength underpins explosive power and speed. Look in any credible strength and conditioning text or resource and this will typically be hammered home. That said, we still need to include speed…
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EFFECTIVE PLYOMETRIC PROGRAMMING – PART ONE
An evidenced-based approach to plyometric training The use of plyometric training was previously only seen within strength and conditioning and sport science practice. However, the programming of plyometric training is now common within many different…
It’s All About the Snap!
Joshua has forced his way to the forefront of world boxing with his devastating power, leaving us all with no choice but to take him very seriously! But how can boxers emulate Joshua and become…
The Fallacies of Muscle Toning
The idea of fact or fallacy is not my own! It comes from the late great Mel Siff, author of Supertraining, and also a lesser known text called, coincidentally Facts and Fallacies of Fitness. It’s…
HIGH POWERED PERFORMANCE with Dan Baker
So it’s official. Dan Baker hits the UK to deliver his BRAND NEW ‘HIGH POWERED PERFORMANCE’ course this May in Leeds. Dan is one of the world’s very best and will be sharing his 25…
Plyometrics for Power
I use a lot of plyometrics in my programmes. Many of which are entry-level movements to build stability which progress to more advanced movements over time when the athlete earns the right to progress. But…
Power for MMA: Some factors to consider
Here are my key factors for power training for MMA: (those of you interested in reading more about power training should check out Danbakerstrength.com, Zatsiorsky’s Science and practice of strength training, super training as well…