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In Search of Power, Part 4
By John Davies
Dec 22, 2008
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Following parts 1, 2 and 3, it is likely best to take a step back and review development as well as address potential concerns of early users of the
DMC system.
For those who have gone through the program to-date, the typical
problems experienced relate to basically insufficient lower body
strength as evidenced by the inability to maintain body position during
longer holds. Not only does this suggest the lack of appropriate
balance between the upper and lower body, as well as poor relative,
posterior-chain and core strength, but it reveals an insufficient work
threshold.
As you consider the advanced
demands of
DMC as shown by these problems, you'll come to the
conclusion it is possibly the best form of weighted general physical
preparation work available, while requiring no costly and cumbersome
equipment. That might not make it too popular amongst the equipment
providers, but it is for this reason that professional coaches,
athletes and elite-level trainers have made it an indispensable part of
their training.
Returning to typical stumbling blocks an individual usually runs into with "
In Search of Power, Part 4,"
we're going to augment our
DMC training session with additional
resistance work that is not only taxing but continuous along the
overall theme of minimalist equipment needs. It is important to
understand the addition of resistance work is an important
consideration for professional trainers and coaches as it bears on some
of the errors prevalent in weight-training today. It's worth noting
that far too often external loading (i.e. "weights") are added before
an individual can maintain posture / proper body position while under
duress. At no-time should an individual perform exercises with poor
posture when equally "supplemental" work can be added that will shore
up weak spots, particularly targeting the posterior but in a manner to
ensure perfect technique.
This is, of course, a slippery
slope as you must find exercises that address weaknesses but can be
done correctly. As an example, I might recommend that an individual
perform Squats, while emphasizing that they must be done correctly.
While most users note a shockingly
high demand on upper-body strength in the DMCâ„¢ system, which is due to
the result of having poor weight distribution in the upper-body itself,
the overwhelming problem relates to weak glutes and hamstrings. Getting
the glutes firing is no easy hurdle to cross and to augment our
training we're going to add three major exercises to get to the crux of
the matter:
- Ham split step-up
- Single Leg Box Squat Eccentric
- Russian Split Jump
Ham Split step-up; With two boxes placed far enough apart that as you
stand in a wide lunge position your shin is perpendicular to the ground
and back knee is slightly below lead foot. The back foot should be
straight so that the top of the foot is in full contact with the box
and the upper body should be completely upright and hips stretched.
This position should be held for 30-60 seconds after which you will
push off lead foot and stand upright. I want to emphasize body position
because all too often individual hips are too tight and they will lean
over. Using a dowel as a make shift guide, create a 90 degree measure
from the ground and ensure the upper body maintains this alignment.
Single Leg Box Squat Eccentric:
Please
note this is not a basic "pistol squat". To perform, place back of heel
against box which is knee height. With one leg raised as in Rx position
2, push butt back to box and lower to box. For more advanced athletes I
prefer a type of weight release system which emphasizes heavy weight at
the apex of the lift and gradually lightening as you lower. Chains are
perfect in this situation and can be clipped to a bar. With this lift
once at the bottom, bring raised foot back to ground and simply
stand-up and repeat with opposite leg. Repeat for three reps per leg.
Russian Split Jump:
While the "RSJ" might appear to be a "simple" exercise it is in-fact
one that is typically done poorly. To perform the movement properly,
jump as high as possible alternating legs and landing in deep lunge
position and immediately repeat to opposite leg. Repeat with three reps
with each leg dominant.
The above three exercises are performed with two to three sets each
(i.e. 6 sets per workout) twice per week. Using a simple five day
training week use the above on Days 1 and 5 with one set each on Day 3
for optimal success.
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