Torso Training – Part 2: Basic Rotational Exercises In this article, the second in our Torso Training series, we will cover rotational exercises that don’t specifically target the rectus ab. Our exercises will focus on the obliques (internal and external) and the quadratus lumborum. Of course there are other muscles you might have never even
In the past two articles, we have given you ideas and progressions for strengthening your torso. As you know by now, strong abs isn’t all that is needed. There are many more muscles at work in your mid-section. It doesn’t matter if you are squatting, playing golf, or carrying groceries out to the car, this
Training Templates: Putting It All Together By CJ Murphy, MFS for EliteFTS.com In this final installment of our torso training series, we are going to put things into perspective for you. I'll list several attaining template using the exercise the exercises we listed in the previous articles. We suggest doing torso training at the end
By CJ Murphy, MFS for EliteFTS.com The Strongman Log is a versatile piece of equipment that can do more than just be used for an event. Logs can be used for a wide variety of exercises and goals. In this article, we will look at three different exercises you can do with it: (1) Floor
Aside from the Atlas Stones, the tire flip could be one of the most recognizable strongman events in the sport. However, it is probably the one event most incorrectly performed by athletes and most improperly used by strength coaches. Let’s start by looking at the event itself. The tire flip is a test of total
By CJ Murphy, MFS for EliteFTS.com This is the first in a 2 part series on our favorite max effort exercises for Strongman ( notice the Americanized spelling of “favorite”, not the pansy Euro-Trash “Favourite” spelling). This article will focus on those lifts for the lower body while the next one will focus on the
By CJ Murphy, MFS for EliteFTS.com This is the second installment in the Top 5 series. This article is on upper body max effort exercises. As with the lower body article, you need to decide whether you do high, low, or timed reps. Here they are in no particular order: Axle or Fat Bar or
By CJ Murphy, MFS For www.EliteFTS.com What do you really need to begin strongman training versus what can you do without? I’m sure this subject has been covered before, but I’m chiming in on this one. First, I’ll address those who are budget conscious, too cheap, or have no disposable income to buy new gear,
By CJ Murphy, MFS For www.EliteFTS.com Let me begin by stating that the content of this article is my opinion only. I'm giving you my opinion because I am frequently asked the question. And yes, I do realize that the question can be answered both ways. So what is the question? It is, ‘which has
By C.J. Murphy, MFS For www.EliteFTS.com “Sports Specific” is a term that you always hear and seems to be the catch phrase amongst all coaches. If you aren’t sport specific, you are wrong. But what is it? Is it inventing exercises to do that mimic the athlete’s sport? Or is it using ridiculous contraptions that
