“Strength is the basis of athletic ability”
According to legendary coach, Mark Rippetoe, a man who has done more for strength training than, I think, anyone else since 1960.
His is not a popular “take” – as the young people say.
Why?
It’s true, and truth has a habit of rubbing people up the wrong way.
In this instance, it’s because what he says demonstrably destroys the notion that the “sports specific” nonsense a lot of runners, cyclists, golfers, tennis players, and so on get up to in the gym is a complete and utter waste of time.
More:
Getting strong involves a lot of deeply uncomfortable and mind-numbingly boring work that certainly doesn’t make you “feel” athletic while you’re doing it.
Work that is, at times, equal parts intimidating and humiliating (truly, nothing challenges the mind, body, and soul quite like a heavy set of barbell back squats).
However, do it you must – if you are serious about performing at your best.
What about if you are not an athlete?
You need to get strong too.
Even if you don’t play sport, you’ll still have occasion to lift (items of furniture, groceries, etc.), run (to escape a murderhobo), throw (a ball for your child or dog), and more – all of which you will find far easier and less injurious if you are strong.
And how do you get strong?
One option is to follow the programme laid out in August’s issue of “The Phil Tyreman Letter” – drawing upon my decade and a half of experience as and when you need to.
Use the link below to visit the first of two pages that together explain what you’ll get, the fees, and the Ts & Cs.
Subscribe if you want in.
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Deadline to subscribe in time to receive August’s issue is the 31st of July at 23:59.
Link:
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Thank you,
Phil Tyreman