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Christian Backes
Dec 5, 20245 min read
The Power Of Creatine
As athletes, we're always seeking that extra edge to push our performance to new heights. Whether you're a powerlifter aiming to smash perso
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Christian Backes
Feb 10, 20234 min read
What Does In Season Training Look Like?
Without fail, every year, athletes & parents ask what in season training looks like or why they need to continue training while in...
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Christian Backes
Jul 23, 20222 min read
The Goal Behind The Drag Sled
If you've trained at Ironworks these sleds should look familiar & you more than likely know the reason why they are such an important...
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Christian Backes
May 8, 20222 min read
The Difference Between Isometric, Concentric, & Eccentric Strength
Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric are terms tossed around the weight room almost daily, and in almost every program you come across,...
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Christian Backes
Jul 27, 20214 min read
The Importance of The Posterior Chain In Athletic Performance
You've probably heard of it or your coach talk about "The Posterior Chain" -- The Posterior Chain refers to the muscles on the posterior...
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Taylor Knestis
Mar 19, 20215 min read
Is Your Ankle Mobility Holding You Back?
My father and I always get into discussions about weight lifting and strength training. John has been lifting almost his whole. If he...
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Taylor Knestis
Mar 8, 20215 min read
Training for Power, the Foundation of Athletics
Power is a measure of force over a specific distance. If strength is work against gravity, power is just the same behavior but with speed...
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Taylor Knestis
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Project: IRONSTRONG
Firstly, let us talk about training. Training is a structured program with the intent of accumulating an adaptation. For us, we train the...
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Taylor Knestis
Feb 14, 20213 min read
In Season Training, And Why it's Important
Resilience is a trait most coaches look for in high caliber athletes. The stress our bodies can handle determines our work capacity, our...
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Christian Backes
Jan 8, 20214 min read
Sumo Deadlifting & Athletic Performance
The Sumo Deadlift became famous and most notably used by Westside Barbell in the powerlifting world in the 1980s and 90s and propelled...
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Christian Backes
May 17, 20205 min read
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Christian Backes
May 1, 20203 min read
Triple Extension & Why It's Important For Sprinting & Jumping
As athletes, nearly every movement we encounter on the field, court, or even the weight room, have one thing in common
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Christian Backes
Apr 22, 20206 min read
Creatine: The Keys You Need To Know
What do you need to know about creatine? Maybe you have wondered what it is, why people use it, or what it does to benefit your performance.
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Christian Backes
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Accommodating Resistance For Speed & Power
As athletes, our goal is to continuously push the limits in the weight room to gain strength, speed, and power.
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