Causes of Knee Valgus
Well I was in the middle of writing a post on the methods I employ to speed recovery between training sets and also increase general...
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Dave Hedges
- Jan 11, 2013
- 2 min
The Risk:Reward Ratio of Exercise Selection
A few days ago I was inspired to write this post in response to a fellow coach informing me that a team he trained were leaving him so...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 30, 2012
- 2 min
Developing Power Endurance for Combat Sports.
Power. It is an essential aspect to any athletic performance. Especially if your performance involves stopping a guy from ripping your...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 25, 2012
- 2 min
Do Not Kip your Pull Ups before reading this
Since the massive expansion of the Crossfit brand, there has been a lot of discussion about some of their training practices. I’m not...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 22, 2012
- 3 min
6 Essential Coaching Attributes
We also get many instructors through our doors on a regular basis, come into my regular Kettlebell Classes and you’ll find a couple of...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 16, 2012
- 3 min
Big Picture Training
On Monday I posted about a little known exercise known as the Kettlebell Hack Squat. This lead to a bit of a discussion on the value of...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 9, 2012
- 4 min
Strength Training for Combat
One of the biggest myths ever propagated by the martial arts is that good technique is all you need to overcome a bigger, stronger...
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Dave Hedges
- Sep 28, 2012
- 4 min
Front Squats vs Back Squats and why “Functional” Training is Nonsense.
In a recent conversation with another Martial Arts/Strength coach we raised a few valid points that are well worth sharing. It all...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 16, 2012
- 4 min
Coaching Considerations & Building a Baseline
Regular readers of my blog will know that many of my posts come out of conversations earlier in the day (or week) with some of my clients....
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 30, 2012
- 1 min
Untitled
So the Olympics are in full flow. The wife and I sat for a couple of hours over weekend enjoying the Judo and Swimming events, all going...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 25, 2012
- 3 min
Putting your foot in it
“Hey, nice foot” “Why thankyou, have closer look” Today I want to talk about your feet and ankles. Before I do though i need to draw your...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 23, 2012
- 2 min
3 Hot Topics from the Weekend
Been a busy boy this last while so not much action on the blog last week. I’ll try to make up for it this week. The hot topic for me...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 16, 2012
- 2 min
I need you!
Today though, it’s your turn to help me out. Most of you are aware that I carry some old injuries in the low back area. Well today I...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 5, 2012
- 2 min
Renegade Row – Pulling Perfection and Core Control in One Move
Got Back? Many years ago one of the lads brought a “fitness” magazine into the martial arts academy where I was training. As usual it was...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 2, 2012
- 1 min
Glide Ratio – Why I Workout as Maniacally as I Do
Death If you can get yourself to fully believe in it, Death is a tremendous motivator. One day – and mostly likely not one of your...
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Dave Hedges
- May 4, 2012
- 3 min
More on Cardio and Some Thoughts on Running
Actually that last one usually comes from my wife…. So what was the biggest thing people are saying about the cardio post? Well for many...
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Dave Hedges
- May 2, 2012
- 3 min
Cardio – The WMD Method
A guy once came to WG for a look and asked "Where are the gym machines?" I showed him the squat rack and kettles to which he replied...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 25, 2012
- 3 min
Want vs Need
This week, and it’s only Wednesday, I’ve been talking a lot with various people about doing what they need to do as opposed to what they...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 8, 2012
- 3 min
MMA Cardio
It seems everyone is talking about MMA these days, slightly fewer people are wearing all the gear (but have no idea), less again are...
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Dave Hedges
- Feb 15, 2012
- 3 min
An Often Overlooked Performance Attribute
Is it over? Tell me it's over! I just threw up a facebook message following this mornings Boot Camp performance. I stated that the guys...
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