Adam R Mundorf
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I came across this awesome video of a timed simple test from Oakland's Most Powerful. I never really understood what an accomplishment the simple standard was and this video helped me visualize it better.
Yes, he does a great job with that double-sniff inhale. It does help!My main takeaway from that video is that I really need to work more on my breathing. It sounds like he did a really nice job on his breath during swings. I have a tendency to hold my breath and not inhale enough, which probably really hurts my performance in the timed tests.
What struck me was the unorthodox grip orientation of his swings - same with Coach Melissa of Oakland's Most Powerful in another inspiring video:I came across this awesome video of a timed simple test from Oakland's Most Powerful.
This got my attention as well. I would love if I could hear the reasoning behind it. It looks like it might reduce rotation on the downswing but I'm not sure.What struck me was the unorthodox grip orientation of his swings
Coach Melissa of Oakland's Most Powerful in another inspiring video:
That's an awesome and very powerful swing!Looks like they've changed their swing slightly - to address risk of hyperextending the elbow in the back swing. I really liked their swings before, now I like them even more. The pistol grip at the top of the float really resonates with me.
Luis Del Toro | Strength Coach on Instagram: "Start Strong & Finish Strong! I'm focusing on making my last reps just as powerful as my first reps! #oaklandsmostpowerful #ompgym #kettlebells #kettlebellpractice"
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I tend to start the forceful exhale when my vertical plank is snapping into place. She is finishing the exhale at that moment. Do you think starting the exhale slightly earlier is the key to unlocking longer sets of heavier reps?Beautifully done!! I agree, the get-ups are really impressive, as are the swings.
Another great thing to notice about swing breathing, with Melissa's video. She uses the power breath early in the swing, on the hard part of the effort, where it should be. It's very common to see people with the power breathing exhale near the top of the swing --- and the effort follows the breath... to where the effort is late... as the bell is already through the legs on the upswing. Better to put the hard effort in early -- powerfully launch the bell, then let it float to the top. She does that really well.
I do, tooI tend to start the forceful exhale when my vertical plank is snapping into place.
Worth experimenting with, for sure! Earlier snap is more effective, and earlier breath assists that.She is finishing the exhale at that moment. Do you think starting the exhale slightly earlier is the key to unlocking longer sets of heavier reps?
I have been doing a slow smooth inhale from the start of the hinge to the bottom of the swing, brace and explode into the tall plank.I do, too
Worth experimenting with, for sure! Earlier snap is more effective, and earlier breath assists that.
Watching her video again at .5 speed I noticed something else -- she takes a quick full inhale at the top of the downswing. Also seems worth experimenting with! I usually inhale through the downswing.