Great Re-post from Jim Wendler!

I have been in the training industry for over 13 years now and have seen all the fads-one of the worst is "sport specific training". It really is as simple as lift to get strong, run for speed and condition, and practice your sport for specificity. Granted things like flexibility and mobility are important as well but the idea of trying to mimic sport movements in the weight room is ridiculous.

Squat, push and pull heavy stuff to get strong and practice your sport to get better at your sport.

Jim Wendler posted a nice blog at his website-www.jimwendler.com (I recommend checking his site often as he generally contributes great articles and blogs, and if you don't already own his 5/3/1 book remedy that, now.)

Check out this link to Jim's blog featuring a quote from Mark Rippetoe regarding the development of strength for athletes. Then think about it. Then think about all the bullshit in the sports training industry. Then realize Mark is 100% on the money!

http://www.jimwendler.com/2012/09/lifting-for-sport-great-quote-from-mark-rippetoe/

Stay Strong AND Healthy!

-Scott