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Comment on Hockey Training Tips by Kevin Neeld

Kevin Neeld — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:39:39 +0000

Thanks Sean. Because I usually use the upright version as a replacement to the “regular” version for injured athletes, I generally use the same time period as the regular bunkie (e.g. usually 20s). I think the upright version is a little easier and I anticipate using it more in the future, so I’ll probably move to progressing from 20s to 25s to 30s on each side. We do 1-Arm Farmer’s Walks, which I really like. I think what makes the stationary hold slightly different is that it really “isolates” the lateral pathway, whereas the 1-Arm Farmer’s Walk is going to dynamically alternate between this lateral pathway, and the external oblique and contralateral lateral hip musculature.

Comment on Hockey Training Tips by Sean Skahan

Sean Skahan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:12:11 +0000

Kevin- with the upright lateral bunkie, how long will you hold? Also- will you progress to a walking version? Good stuff as usual.

Comment on Hockey Core Training Exercises by Hockey Training Tips | KevinNeeld.com

Hockey Training Tips | KevinNeeld.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:04 +0000

[...] as I love (and all of our players loathe) Bunkie Side Planks (I talk about this in a previous post: Hockey Core Training Exercises), players with elbow or shoulder problems have a hard time getting into this position. In an effort [...]

Comment on Hockey Speed Training: Lateral Start Progression by Hockey Speed Training | Transitional Speed Training | Breakaway Hockey Speed | KevinNeeld.com

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:01:56 +0000

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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:48:14 +0000

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Comment on Sport Specific Training vs. Sports-Specific Training by Cameron

Cameron — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:51:59 +0000

Couldnt agree more. There is/has been too much focus on redefining training patterns therefore movement patterns here in Australia, that have just caused injuries from over stressing the muscles. In a dynamic sport such as Australian Rules Football where all 3 planes of movement are required to be covered, the “sports specific” rule fits perfectly.

Comment on Off-Season Hockey Development by Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:14:03 +0000

Colby Cohen has the boyle Rock going. lol

Comment on The Myth of Core Stability by Kevin Neeld

Kevin Neeld — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:23:56 +0000

Adam-You’re absolutely right. I don’t disagree with his contention that TvA stuff has gotten completely out of hand. I don’t however, think it’s appropriate to draw definitive conclusions about the benefits of core training based on isolation training of one muscle not working and a couple studies. Anyone familiar with research knows that you can pretty much build any argument you want and support it with a few studies. If the intention is for practitioners to use current research to change their training methods, it’s important that the “this is stupid and doesn’t work” approach is at the very least supplemented by a few recommendations on what we SHOULD do. This is where a lot of research leaves room to be desired.

I hope all is well with you. It’s always great to hear from the UK!

Comment on The Myth of Core Stability by Adam Richmond

Adam Richmond — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:29:29 +0000

I believe the Lederman article you refer to uses examples of core training which demand isolation of specific muscle groups eg Transverse Abdominus. The priciples of corestability (For athletic performance or back pain management) and muscle isolation are directly opposed.

In my experience most studies which knock corestability make this misstake.

Keep up the good work.

Comment on Long-Term Hockey Development and Injury Prevention by Sport-Specific vs. Sports-Specific Training | Athletic Development | KevinNeeld.com

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:09:45 +0000

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