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Very interesting, thanks for the links Paul. I have experience with some exercises similar to the ones shown.
The med ball exercises look great...as long as you have a workout partner (which I don't). I do leg lifts (starting position: body vertical) with straight legs and using my feet to hold added weight. Not as explosive as the med ball exercises though but good for SDK. I'll use 5-10 lbs and 12-15 reps per set, with 45 secs between sets.
As a complementary exercise I do the back exercises that are like reverse situps...I forget the name of the device, you start bent over facing downwards and then straighten. Some people around here (macho college students) will add a 45 lbs weight and hold it to their chest to develop more back strength. Instead, I'll use a lighter weight (10 lbs) and hold it out in a streamline position with both arms as I rise. Also very good to improve SDKs and butterfly.
I do the Pilates exercise that Cielo demonstrates, but without the stick or cup of water. However, instead of my knees I do it on my feet, which is significantly harder, while keep the body straight in a plank. It is a great exercise to develop core & leg strength and balance; highly recommended. (Unfortunately, I have to modify it now because of a nagging wrist injury -- I hate getting old -- so I do it off my elbows.)
The exercise with the wheel is awesome, I've done it in the past and now I am inspired and may return to it. Very challenging to do the standing version he demonstrates. Many sports stores sell a version of the wheel that comes apart so you can take it with you on trips.
More from Auburn:
www.flocasts.org/.../speakers.php
Very interesting, thanks for the links Paul. I have experience with some exercises similar to the ones shown.
The med ball exercises look great...as long as you have a workout partner (which I don't). I do leg lifts (starting position: body vertical) with straight legs and using my feet to hold added weight. Not as explosive as the med ball exercises though but good for SDK. I'll use 5-10 lbs and 12-15 reps per set, with 45 secs between sets.
As a complementary exercise I do the back exercises that are like reverse situps...I forget the name of the device, you start bent over facing downwards and then straighten. Some people around here (macho college students) will add a 45 lbs weight and hold it to their chest to develop more back strength. Instead, I'll use a lighter weight (10 lbs) and hold it out in a streamline position with both arms as I rise. Also very good to improve SDKs and butterfly.
I do the Pilates exercise that Cielo demonstrates, but without the stick or cup of water. However, instead of my knees I do it on my feet, which is significantly harder, while keep the body straight in a plank. It is a great exercise to develop core & leg strength and balance; highly recommended. (Unfortunately, I have to modify it now because of a nagging wrist injury -- I hate getting old -- so I do it off my elbows.)
The exercise with the wheel is awesome, I've done it in the past and now I am inspired and may return to it. Very challenging to do the standing version he demonstrates. Many sports stores sell a version of the wheel that comes apart so you can take it with you on trips.
