Nutri-Sport training tip
May 21, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
In this video, Ryan demonstrates Zercher Squats, which is a very beneficial exercise. Not only is it a great leg mass/strength builder, but it is also great for stimulating the back and core.
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Tip -banded box squats
February 19, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Powering out of the bottom of a squatting position is important for both athletes and those just wanting to build muscle and strength. In athletics, getting the initial power to propel your body to whatever it is you are doing. In workouts, the bottom portion of the exercise is when you stimulate the most muscle fibers to optimize the effectiveness of the exercise (which is why people who don’t go deep on squats/leg press are losing a lot of benefit).
In this video, Nutri-Sport owner Ryan Irwin demonstrates an exercise that helps develop power in the squat at the Full Potential Training studio.
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training Tip- Banded box squats
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training tip of the week
December 3, 2008 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Squats are one of the best exercises to develop leg and hip power, strength and size. This variation called “box squats” forces one to come to a complete stop, then drive out of the “hole” without the rebound effect. By doing so, it really helps to increase the power. This is great for sports, powerlifting and anyone who wants to increase there power or just learn how to squat to the proper depth.
Nutrisport FPT Training Tip- Box squats
Hitting the squat rack
September 27, 2008 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
This morning maxed out on squats in the Full Potential Training studio! First time doing this in a long time. Warmed up real well, then blasted through each set. Just like the bench press, doing a bodybuilding squat and a powerlifting squat are two totally different things.
The bodybuilding squat emphasizes the quads for maximum development. Typically a more narrow stance with the bar high on the shoulders. For powerlifting the bar is usually lower, legs wider to maximize hip power for driving the weight up. Most wear knee wraps too to protect and add some spring in the bottom of the squat. I’m excited to start working on this and bring it up so I can do a full powerlifting meet.
This should increase rapidly, as the technique is new, plus I’m in a cutting cycle to reduce some bodyfat. Plus I started taking Kre-Alkalyn this week, which I’ve been off of for a month. Here’s how it went this morning:
135×12 (2 sets, warming up)
185×8
225×3
275×2
315×1
345×1 (felt a little off here so did it again)
345×1 (solid)
350×1
Was happy with this, so stopped and will look to improve on this number. Had to finish up to open up Nutri-Sport, then this afternoon headed to Council Bluffs for the NANBF Bluffs Classic to cheer my wife Mandee on in the Figure and Bodybuilding classes! -Ryan
