By Matt Ham When periodising our programs the way we do, we always consider external loads both outside and inside the gym to achieve optimal results while minimising fatigue, illness and injury. Our upcoming Run Forrest, Run Clinic will incorporate the principles of concurrent training including a higher loads of conditioning (running) combined with resistance exercises that complement our running…
By Riley Gould When participating in a structured exercise program/routine, you may find yourself absolutely killing it some days and barely holding it together on others. You’re not alone, as this can be a common occurrence during all modalities of training from lower intensity cardio-based efforts through to explosive weight lifting efforts (Olympic lifting). Does…
If you’ve been told you have under active glutes but have no idea how to turn them on, Riley Gould offers a simple approach to firing up this muscle group. – Article by Riley Gould If you have ever performed deadlifts or squats during your strength training and it has caused you lower back pain…
As we enter into June we are officially 6 months in to this year’s periodisation plan with our coaching clients so it’s high time we share some of the results from our strength & conditioning testing battery that you’ve all been put through. The Data This is important. I have taught you guys to scrutinise…
[cro_video no=”https://youtu.be/7e9CI3YnH0E”] Test your knowledge of Olympic Lifting by telling us which hang clean lift was performed correctly and why. The first correct answer in the comments section below will win a Hammer Athletic merchandise pack which includes a shirt, cap and towel. No idea? Anyone interested in learning these difficult exercises, or fine tuning…
Here are Hammer Athletic, we put a lot of work into our extra-curricular programs like our Athlete Development Program. We often get asked what is involved in these programs and why we run our guys through the drills that we do. Here is quick peek into our sprint session today which had a focus on…
On Saturday 9th of May Hammer Athletic hosted a charity event to raise much needed funds to assist in the ongoing response to the crisis in Vanuatu caused by Cyclone Pam. The response from our extended Hammer Family of clients and friends was overwhelming – you guys made such an effort and are going to…
Phase 1 saw us work through a German Volume or general prep phase. Our goal was to get you all a reduction in fat loss and to increase muscle mass and heightened work capacities. This was reflected in our testing battery where we conducted specific tests that would determine if we were successful in our…
By Matt Ham Olympic lifting consists of extremely powerful movements exemplified by two major lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. It is named Olympic lifting its inclusion in the Olympics, whereby the combined weight of both lifts determines the winner of the competition. Olympic lifting has been categorically proven as one of the…
As you’ve glanced around the gym in between your third and fourth sets – wishing it was all over – you may have noticed our strength standards table on the (fricking amazing) chalk board. The purpose of this table is to give you all some guidance as to where you should be when it comes to strength…
