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How To Develop A Strength Training Program To Run Faster
- By Steve Preston
- Published 07/31/2007
- Running Articles
Whether you are a sprinter, middle distance, or long distance runner, a properly executed strength training program will be the key to improving your running times.If you’re a runner, you MUST strength train correctly. Running for distance, being aerobic in nature, will begin to break down good muscle tissue. You need a strength training program that will keep the muscle you have, and ultimately to build more muscle, that will carry over to faster running times.Here are some tips to help you develop a strength training program exclusively for runners
How To Get Super Strong For Wrestling
- By Steve Preston
- Published 07/31/2007
- Wrestling Articles
10 Strength Training Commandments For Wrestlers
- By Steve Preston
- Published 07/31/2007
- Wrestling Articles
In part one of this series I discussed some tips to keep your strength and muscle, or even gain some during the wrestling season. In part two of this series I will give you ten sure-fire tips for improving your “wrestling strength” and therefore your wrestling performances. These tips apply to both in-season and off-season training.
How To Cut Weight For Wrestling
- By Steve Preston
- Published 09/11/2007
- Wrestling Articles
Let’s take a look at the typical year for a wrestler. During the off-season, the wrestler is in the gym lifting weights. The workouts are intense. The wrestler eats normally, sustaining muscle, and adding strength to their body. The wrestler might compete occasionally in a tournament or go to a wrestling camp. The wrestler is learning more moves, and skills, along with improved strength. All is good. Things look great for the upcoming season!
Then the season arrives. The wrestler decides to cut 15-20 lbs. to move to a lower weight class, where they will be big, strong, and ready for any competition. The wrestler eats very little, runs a lot (even with plastic suits on), spits, uses saunas, etc. to make weight. The wrestler makes weight. The wrestler has a good season, making weight each week, and binging after each match.