Is Strength Training Dead?
Hello,
"Strength programs are dead, sport specific is all that kids need." I had a local strength coach insist during a recent discussion.
He argued that baseball players should only play baseball and exercise only baseball specific movements.
Needless to say, I took some issue with this.
But doesn't his statement represent a lot of what we see in the industry lately?
People are lining out the door for places that will teach sports mechanics (which is a good thing) but then they don't see a need to workout as well.
Here's my response:
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If you haven't read the articles below, here is the research on the subject I posted a few weeks back
...hopefully this information will help you better understand why we select certain exercises at certain points in a lifting program.
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Is Strength Training Dying? Post your Thoughts HERE
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As always thanks for reading and commenting on the articles!
Keep Fighting,
Joe
Double PS. Thank you for the patience as I try to improve the site and the newsletter. I'm not a great computer guy!
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J. Hashey, CSCS
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