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Quote: Originally Posted by 101pro Not true, See all the programs picking up on the crossfit protocol's. Yes you get in shape but is there any transfer to, say, golf? Or how about the "Crossfit Slop" where they justify poor form. Or what about all of the HIT school's out there? Or, related to the initial post, What about this thought that all athletes MUST olympic lift? Also to the guy who disagreed about learning....

you wont find too much because its still surprisingly 'taboo' for swimmers to lift. right up with there with distance runners. anyways at that age his lifting can be very generalized and as long as all lifts involve full ROM, stay to the higher rep ranges and like mentioned put an emphasis on core, shoulder, stability, and flexibility he will be fine. later on when he finds his primary stroke then the workouts can shift towards that...

Quote: Originally Posted by jgood Ok ok so I meant thats how it should happen lol. :-) .... Their athletes won't be playing to their potential is better wording which in turn should lead to their unemployment. I really honestly don't understand why there are coaches out there though who don't take the time to examine their sport and look for exercises that will cross over. Its like saying "run miles and miles per day...

what do u wrestlers like to do for grip? i alredy got a decent grip but i know i could do better

Another thing off the top of my head Arlecchino, is that the term Strength Coach, gives false implications of what should be expected of this coach (In the realm of team sport athletic deveopment that is. If one is specifically training powerlifters, bodybuilders, or weightlifters, then the term Strength Coach is acceptable). Strength Coach leaves out a multitude of abilities that should be concurrently or sequentially developed with Strength...

supertraining by mel siff Starting strength by mark rippetoe..

Essentials of Weightlifting and Strength Training (Hardcover) ~ Mohamed F. El-Hewie heavily recommended by this guy in my gym. former oly lifter and oly lifting coach for the egyptian team.

Get on a routine that will better your athletic performance and not just get you ripped. A bodybuilding routine WILL NOT help make you a better athlete.

Mind Gym by Gary Mack a great book for mental blocks.

Personally I include it just because I feel it's a good way to either start or end the day depending on how I'm feeling. If I'm feeling good I definitely love it but I guess that's just the adrenaline pumping me up.