In today’s blogisode I’m taking the interview to my friend and competing bodybuilder from across the pond Adam Foster. Check it out because Adam offers some cool insight into the day and the life of being a bodybuilder and businessman!
So I woke up this morning and stumbled into the kitchen to flip the switch on the coffee maker only to realize that I was stumbling simply because I was very sore. I mean I was more sore than usual. I’ve made it a point to include more rotational movement into my personal strength training program as of late, plus it didn’t hurt that I went through a pretty gruesome Muay Thai training session last night which was headed up by my good friend Jeff Perry who is a retired #6 world ranked Thai boxing champion.
Yep, that might have had something to do with it as well. I know what you are thinking. You must think I have the mindset of Gary Busey to do something like that; right? Well, not quite.
Ronin: A samurai with no lord or master; a lone warrior.
Today’s workout is called The Ronin Workout because I think it’s fitting for those of you who may like to train predominately on your own, or with a very select group, to just “get it done.” In this way you are self guided, much like a Ronin samurai that may seek out a mission to accomplish on his or her own. This is why I believe you’ll appreciate today’s workout.
Today’s training session is perfect for emphasizing the important elements of human fitness and performance. With every intelligent strength and conditioning program certain elements must be met. These elements should emphasize mobility, strength, speed, and overall conditioning. With a more intelligent program you have a more complete program. Only a Dark Knight plans training such as this!
So in closing out Part 4 Of High Impact Strength Movements today’s strength lift is one that I’ve more recently started to include back into my own program on a more regular basis. I’ve got to admit that even for me back squats and deadlifts have been at the center of the big strength lifts, but lately it’s been front squats and I now even prefer front squats to back squats when selecting a strong lift for both myself and my students. Why you ask? Well just keep on reading my young Jedi and I’ll be glad to clear all of this up.
