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Extreme Isometrics

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Overview

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In this course, Coach Rob Assise dives into his experience with “extreme isometrics” in himself and with his athletes. This is over the fundamentals for those wanting a fuller understanding of the method. Knowing extreme isometrics on a deeper level is very important to get the most out of the movement for athletes, as it’s a very easy method to do incorrectly.

Some of the topics covered are:

  1. Teaching progressions
  2. Biochemistry from a dummy
  3. Practical programming and cues
  4. Video of extreme isometric positions
  5. Age considerations
  6. Question and Answer

Syllabus

Overview

  • Introduction
  • Let Go of Your Analytical Side
  • Why Isometrics?

Activating the Body

  • High Velocity Exercise
  • Muscles & Tendons

Running

  • Running Positions
  • Iso Extreme: Extreme Slow
  • Energy Systems: 400 Yard Dash
  • Energy Systems: Extreme Isometrics
  • Maximum Duration: Point of Failure?
  • Maximum Duration Vs Maximum Intensity

Lunges

  • Iso Extreme Lunge Set Up
  • Lunge Teaching Progression
  • Lunge Variations
  • Glute & Hamstring

Upper Body

  • Scap
  • Iso Extreme Push Up
  • Iso Extreme Standing Push Up

Programming

  • Programming Concerns
  • "Wherever, Whenever"
  • Programming Concerns Cont'd
  • Speed - Power Concerns
  • Cocontractions
  • Muscle Slack

Resources

  • Dr. Tommy John
  • Troubleshooting
  • Extreme ISO's & D.B. Hammer
  • Distance
  • Moving Forward
  • Closing Q&A

Taught by

Rob Assise

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