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    5 exercises to enhance your Bench
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 1 min

    5 exercises to enhance your Bench

    Getting stuck in the bench press can be caused by a wide variety of issues. The bench press involves a complex chain of events, even more...
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    The best assistance exercise?
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 4 min

    The best assistance exercise?

    I have to say that Good mornings are one of my favourite assistance / supplemental exercises to help develop strength and robustness...
    830
    My favourite overhead drill to develop powerful hips and an explosive lockout
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    My favourite overhead drill to develop powerful hips and an explosive lockout

    If you play sport, then explosive and powerful hip & elbow extension is essential... almost every major action in sport requires this,...
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    Conditioning that builds explosive back and leg strength
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 3 min

    Conditioning that builds explosive back and leg strength

    Conditioning is important regardless of who you are or what your goal. We often associate the need for conditioning with endurance...
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    Quick 12 minute Conditioning that builds strength and burns a tonne of energy
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    Quick 12 minute Conditioning that builds strength and burns a tonne of energy

    Whether short for time or you simply have more important things to work on, this short conditioning set or session "finisher" is an...
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    Unlock your strength and drastically reduce injury risk by taking care of your feet
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 4 min

    Unlock your strength and drastically reduce injury risk by taking care of your feet

    Whether you play sport, train for a very specific goal, or simply exercise to keep on top of your physical and mental health, you will...
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    4 Kettlebell Row Variations for Back Strength
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    4 Kettlebell Row Variations for Back Strength

    Kettlebells are an incredibly versatile bit of kit, and if I'm honest, the longer I've worked in sport, the less I've used them....
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    Snatch Development Workout
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 1 min

    Snatch Development Workout

    Cheshire Barbell Snatch Workout Try this workout which is focused on developing the snatch, combining less complex work from the hang...
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    Youth 1RM Strength Testing: The use of velocity trackers
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 3 min

    Youth 1RM Strength Testing: The use of velocity trackers

    I am currently working with individuals across sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Olympic Weightlifting, Boxing, Rugby, Rally and Ultra...
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    Eccentric Hamstring Strength: Is it enough to reduce injury risk at the knee?
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 4 min

    Eccentric Hamstring Strength: Is it enough to reduce injury risk at the knee?

    There is no denying that the most common injuries in sport are knee related, particularly in those involved in high speed running such as...
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    Weight training for children - Part 1: The Myth & The Reality
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 9 min

    Weight training for children - Part 1: The Myth & The Reality

    I felt the need to put this blog series together following a number of comments received on my social media in response to some of videos...
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    Relative Squat Strength & Lower Body Injury Risk
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 4 min

    Relative Squat Strength & Lower Body Injury Risk

    The 2x bodyweight squat is often seen as the gold standard for reducing lower- body injury risk and the standard for when to add jump and...
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    Advanced Depth Jump variation to improve sprint, jump & change of direction
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 3 min

    Advanced Depth Jump variation to improve sprint, jump & change of direction

    The depth jump (not to be confused with the drop jump) is an exercise where an individual drops from a box and rebounds off the ground...
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    Complex or Contrast training?
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    Complex or Contrast training?

    The terms complex and contrast training are often used interchangeably, however, there are distinct differences between these two...
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    Develop Robust Shoulders & Reduce Injury
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    Develop Robust Shoulders & Reduce Injury

    A lot of shoulder injuries in the weight-room or during your chosen sport can be associated with the poor management of volume, however,...
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    Are you vitamin B12 deficient?
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 2 min

    Are you vitamin B12 deficient?

    You need vitamin B12 to form DNA, make healthy blood cells and keep nerves working properly. A deficiency of vitamin B12 will ultimately...
    390
    Top 10 tips to help you achieve your goals: Part 1
    Karl Page MSc BSc
    • 5 min

    Top 10 tips to help you achieve your goals: Part 1

    Regardless of your goal, achieving it will be no easy task, particularly if you are just starting out on your journey. You do not need to...