Friday, November 9, 2012

Mobility: Psoas . . opening the hips, relieving lower back pain

What the Psoas?

  • Attaches at the bottom of the thoracic spine (T12), along the lumbar spine (through L4), through the pelvic bowl, over the hip joint, and attaches to the femur (thigh bone).
  • Known as a hip flexor – brings the trunk and leg close together.
  • Stabilizes your posture.
  • Assists in straightening the lumbar (lower) spine.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Milko Tokola Training

Milko Tokola, Finnish lifter, 19 years old, –85kg

so much speed!

Total at North Finland Championships in September was 317 (141 + 176) . . vid below

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Jiri Orsag–320kg back squat raw

Jiri Orsag, Czech lifter (+105) . . 23 years old . . 7th at 2012 Olympic games.

Awesome.

Monday, November 5, 2012

warriors capitalize on success, learn from defeat, and come back stronger.


defeat reinforces focus and makes champions dig deeper.

- Clark Gracie

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Lu Xiaojun–170kg Snatch Pulls

Lu Xiaojun (77kg) . . few days prior to winning his second World Title in Paris (2011)