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Post by Boris on Sept 16, 2009 20:49:29 GMT -5
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Post by peterako on Sept 17, 2009 1:13:14 GMT -5
Boris! Firstly....congratulations on being invited to write the article on Draper's blog! Secondly.....as a benificiary of your Squat Rx series.....words cannot do them justice. They have transformed my approach to squatting and general training  Thirdly.... Very well written article. You have described perfectly the feeling I (now) get towards the bottom of my squat. (FINALLY! After 20+ years of squatting) And you have pin-pointed the basic fact that most people just don't squat properly...and hence are not reaching their potential. Squatting properly is NOT just putting a bar on your back and going up and down It is quite technical as your weights increase. Well done Boris! Peter |
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Post by Johnny Mnemonic on Sept 17, 2009 19:05:31 GMT -5
Nice article man. Next thing you know, T-nation will be knocking on your door. ;D Btw, when are we doing Deadlift Rx?
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Post by Boris on Sept 17, 2009 23:10:24 GMT -5
Thank you Peterako. The Drapers are about as cool as can be. I'm glad you liked the article - it's a short one, but it's one I've been thinking about writing for YEARS. I think it was basic, but hopefully readily applicable. Johnny, Thanks. HA! I don't think that I can get hyper enough to write something for T-Nation. Then again, Dan John writes for them. Btw, met him today. Cool as hell and much bigger than I expected - I'm not sure what I expected, but maybe I've just been hanging out w. high school students and Japanese folks too much.  I'll be honest Johnny - I tried to piece together some stuff on DLRx, but I'm going to have to do some research! Send me some PMs here or at Facebook and maybe we can come up with something. |
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Post by rpmcmurphy on Sept 18, 2009 22:32:03 GMT -5
You got to meet Dan John, Boris? That's awesome! How did that come about?
I just read his book "From The Ground Up" I believe it's called... I really like his approach to training, it seems a bit more holistic and makes a lot of sense. Since reading it I've been trying to get more sleep, drink more water and also use his "4 seasons" philosophy regarding training.
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Post by Boris on Sept 21, 2009 15:21:45 GMT -5
Thanks rpmcmurphy. It was awesome. I was an assistant instructor at the RKC the past 4 days - Dan John was a team leader and Pavel was in charge there.
The book is "Never Let Go". "From the Ground Up" is one of his DVDs. Both are great IMO.
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Post by rpmcmurphy on Sept 22, 2009 20:28:02 GMT -5
I just checked Boris and the book I have is definitely called "From The Ground Up!". It's just a short 97page E-Book available off of his website here: danjohn.org/book.htmlI'd really like to get more in to kettlebell training, all the courses are quite expensive though. I'm thinking about throwing 1-2 heavy KB exercises (more aimed at strength) in to my routine, could you recommend any? |
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Post by Boris on Sept 23, 2009 11:01:37 GMT -5
e-book - gotcha. His new book is called "Never Let Go" - highly recommend it. www.davedraper.com/fitness_products/product/BDJN.htmIf you can get with a good instructor, it would make a huge difference - where are you located? Honestly, KBs might not be the best for maximal strength development (i.e. powerlifting) if that's what you're talking about. There are a lot of things you can learn from KBs that will help your ability to apply strength (including maximal efforts) however, and there are plenty of WS guys who use them now for auxiliary work. The swing and the Turkish Get-Up are the two exercises to start with. |
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Post by rpmcmurphy on Sept 23, 2009 11:34:21 GMT -5
I live in Australia mate, I think they're a bit thin on the ground around here at the moment.
What do you mean by helping my ability to apply strength? I was going to use them for accessory work, I'll look in to those two exercises.
Not sure if you know yet but I'm Tom who comments on SquatRx (sometimes) and TomV from the WBB forums.
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Post by Boris on Sept 23, 2009 20:30:07 GMT -5
There are RKCs in Australia and New Zealand. I'm not sure how many, but check it out at the Dragon Door website if you're interested.
Kettlebells, used properly, will help you learn to engage the hips more fully, unlock the hip flexors, and develop upper body mobility and stability. That's what I mean by helping your ability to apply strength - what good is strength without a modicum of mobility and stability except maybe an injury waiting to happen?
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Post by peterako on Sept 24, 2009 11:25:50 GMT -5
"what good is strength without a modicum of mobility and stability except maybe an injury waiting to happen? "
Now this is REAL wisdom!
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Post by Boris on Sept 24, 2009 23:13:18 GMT -5
Thanks Peter - I'd like to take credit, but it's not entire original. Gray Cook, Dan John, etc. would tell you the same thing.
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Post by gable on Oct 15, 2009 9:57:50 GMT -5
Fantastic article B! DLRX!!! I can't wait! Get on it!  |
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