Results matching “Bird”

Experiment readyVia Dr Michael Eades : whilst it may not be the pinnacle of rigorous scientific analysis, this Morgan Spurlock video [streaming, 12.2mb .flv download] might just make you think twice about ordering the fries on your next visit to McDonalds. Not to mention the burgers.

Push pullJust came across a great Karl Gotch video [streaming, 1.7mb .flv download] on Scientific Wrestling showing some very interesting moves. For a slightly longer look at one of them - the Push/Pull - take a look at this snippet on YouTube [streaming, 4mb .flv download].

Warrior Yoga - Test articles

Warrior YogaWarrior Yoga. Yoga for the martial athlete.

070329_tabletennis.jpgIf Table Tennis is your thing, check out the Golden West USA Table Tennis Tournament - held at Santa Monica College this weekend. If you're in the area, drop in.

Trekking poles - Test articles

Trekking polesI'm not sure that this video [streaming, 5.7mb .flv download] would convince me to rush out and buy a couple of trekking poles, but the idea is interesting. Does anyone here use them? They seem to be far more common in Europe than either here or the US.

070329_sprinting.jpgSprinting is a much under-rated training tool. TC once again takes a look at the powers of sprinting to help work on the gluteal fold. Very interesting.

MBUK Podcast - Test articles

Up and overAnother video podcast for your perusal - that of Team MBUK (Mountain Biking UK Magazine). Superb.

Hips don't lie - Test articles

Psoas testMike Robertson takes a very interesting look at the importance of proper hip alignment (particularly in the squat and deadlift). Whether you're enjoying a little posterior or anterior pelvic tilt, Mike shows you exactly what to do about it. A great read.

DIY Monolift - Test articles

DIY MonoliftBuilding your own gym gear is not only cost-effective, it's downright fun. If you've ever considered constructing your own Monolift, be sure to check out the work of the guys at XXX Powerlifting. Looks great.

Pull Like A Strongman - Test articles

Mariusz Pudzianowski

"There is no point in being alive if you can’t do deadlift."
- Jón Páll Sigmarsson

Most people who are at least somewhat familiar with strength training and physical culture know that the deadlift is one of the three lifts tested at modern-day powerlifting meets and also, as far back as the beginning of recorded history, we know that men lifted heavy objects from the ground as a test of strength or manhood. The strongman deadlift is like those tests of strength from days long gone because of the many different varieties of the lift and the awkward nature of some of those varieties.

How and What Does a Strongman Pull?
There are three main types of strongman implements that are used for the deadlift at strongman contests: 1) axle (usually a 2" thickbar), 2) olympic barbell, or 3) two side handles, such as a vehicle deadlift and/or farmer's deadlift (picture a farmer's walk without the walk).

Although lifting and loading atlas stones and other awkward objects is an event unto itself and will not be covered in this article, the "lapping" of the stone is still considered to have similarities to the deadlift because it's like a stiff-leg deadlift.

There are also varying heights from which competitors pull the bar(s): besides the normal start position of the deadlift, a standard height of 18" (at or near the knees) is usually used for partial deadlifts with an olympic barbell. When there is a deadlift event with side handles (i.e. car deadlift) instead of a bar, the range of motion decreases, like an 18" deadlift.

Lastly, the three types of deadlift events in strongman are a 1) maximum effort lift (one repetition), 2) maximum repetitions in 60 seconds (or a similar amount of time), and 3) the deadlift medley - a series of different implements and/or objects which must be lifted within a given time.

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