Strength Training
"The Strongest Shall Survive".
-Bill Starr
The purpose of a strength training program is to improve performance. This means developing lean body mass, explosiveness and speed. Athletes who strength train tend to have fewer injuries because they have stronger muscle attachments and increased bone density. When injuries do occurs for athletes with a solid background in lifting, they usually aren't serious and tend to heal faster.
Jim Cawley’s 10 Aspects of Fitness is probably the most useful explanation of how important strength is. Using his basis for argument, the reason to train for Strength becomes obvious. So first off, lets define strength. Strength is the athletes ability to produce force against an external resistance, and Force is that which causes movement. Strength is the most general and useful adaptation for the athlete, and the one adaptation that most affects all others. Resistance training is essentially force production training... training your muscles to produce more force.
Our focus is on Multi- joint training or Olympic barbell movements involving a coordinated athletic acceleration. This type of training requires a higher degree of speed and acceleration with a higher energy output. This multi-joint stress causes the greatest adaptation and thus you get stronger faster. Multi-joint movements enhance coordination, balance and kinesthetic awareness. (Triple Extension=Athleticism)
By using full range multiple joint movements or Olympic barbell movements, the body moves in one movement. This is the way the body is intended to move. This type of training increases strength and explosiveness, improves flexibility, prevents injuries and results in greater overall athleticism.
Jim Cawley’s 10 Aspects of Fitness is probably the most useful explanation of how important strength is. Using his basis for argument, the reason to train for Strength becomes obvious. So first off, lets define strength. Strength is the athletes ability to produce force against an external resistance, and Force is that which causes movement. Strength is the most general and useful adaptation for the athlete, and the one adaptation that most affects all others. Resistance training is essentially force production training... training your muscles to produce more force.
Our focus is on Multi- joint training or Olympic barbell movements involving a coordinated athletic acceleration. This type of training requires a higher degree of speed and acceleration with a higher energy output. This multi-joint stress causes the greatest adaptation and thus you get stronger faster. Multi-joint movements enhance coordination, balance and kinesthetic awareness. (Triple Extension=Athleticism)
By using full range multiple joint movements or Olympic barbell movements, the body moves in one movement. This is the way the body is intended to move. This type of training increases strength and explosiveness, improves flexibility, prevents injuries and results in greater overall athleticism.
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Blomgren Training Systems has designed a systematic approach to Develop, Instruct, Mentor, and Educate our athletes in all aspects of improving Strength Performance through our Training System. Through hard work, dedication and commitment, our athletes improve self confidence and gain a mental edge on the competition. Be an Athlete...Train Like an Athlete".