Applied Strongman Training: The Poliquin® Way
This book could also have been titles "True Functional Training for Sport", but the term functional training has been widely misinterpreted and has ben mistakenly used synonymouly with the term core training.
Modified Strongman Training is a far more effeective approach for attaining usable strength. This book with address the main strongman movements as well as their various combinations, as an athletic preparation modality. Their proper use is based upon the following concepts:
- True functional training can only be acheived wile using significant and adjustable resistance while executing sport-specific movements.
- The outcome of the proper application of modified strongman training is usable strength, which is particularly valuable in contact sports.
- The use of these methods can be seen in two gernal forms: sport-specific and as part of the general preparation process for most sports.
- All the the exercises described should be treated just like any major weightroom movement with regard to progressions, technique development, safety concerns, periodization, and recovery.
Overview of Book (94 black and white pages):
Chapter 1: Sled Work
Chapter 2: Farmer's Walk
Chapter 3: Super Yoke
Chapter 4: Log Pressing
Chapter 5: Tire Flipping
Chapter 6: Endurance Complexes
Chapter 7: The Poliquin® International Certification Program (PICP)
This book could also have been titles "True Functional Training for Sport", but the term functional training has been widely misinterpreted and has ben mistakenly used synonymouly with the term core training.
Modified Strongman Training is a far more effeective approach for attaining usable strength. This book with address the main strongman movements as well as their various combinations, as an athletic preparation modality. Their proper use is based upon the following concepts:
- True functional training can only be acheived wile using significant and adjustable resistance while executing sport-specific movements.
- The outcome of the proper application of modified strongman training is usable strength, which is particularly valuable in contact sports.
- The use of these methods can be seen in two gernal forms: sport-specific and as part of the general preparation process for most sports.
- All the the exercises described should be treated just like any major weightroom movement with regard to progressions, technique development, safety concerns, periodization, and recovery.
Overview of Book (94 black and white pages):
Chapter 1: Sled Work
Chapter 2: Farmer's Walk
Chapter 3: Super Yoke
Chapter 4: Log Pressing
Chapter 5: Tire Flipping
Chapter 6: Endurance Complexes
Chapter 7: The Poliquin® International Certification Program (PICP)
