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Post by biggiesmalls on Feb 3, 2009 8:30:24 GMT -5
Coach,
i see all kinds of people at my gym that [perform choppers in a slow and controlled type movement...why?you advised me that these need to be explosif??? just want to know.
bs
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Feb 3, 2009 13:02:52 GMT -5
bs,
Well,in your case,being you compete in MMA and all,being explosif is essential to becoming a better fighter...you of all people should know how fast everything happens in the ring and how speed plays a huge role in expressing power ... purposely going 'slow' defeats the purpose of developing a strong and powerful core...think of gymnasts,baseball players,basketball players,dancers,you name it...all need to have that explosive factor and express the true meaning of power which is to make it from point A to point B faster and more explosive and always under control...
Theo
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Post by darius on Feb 5, 2009 20:10:58 GMT -5
Just to add to TP's response, if you are training for sport your training protocol will (should) reflect that.
You are what you're trained to be, and in your case (MMA) you want to be FAST.
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Post by biggiesmalls on Feb 24, 2009 12:10:01 GMT -5
you're right coach,my take downs have been crazy fast and make sure my opponent is on the floor before he knows what's coming.so far,my speed and power are through the roof...i feel great
bs
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Feb 25, 2009 10:59:56 GMT -5
bs,
Keep it up man...your day is coming.I witnesed your mobility and power output last time out there...keep it up and continue your consistent work ethic.It's only a matter of time.
Theo
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Post by elliana on Feb 25, 2009 13:11:25 GMT -5
i sweat like crazy when performing choppers...very demanding when done with speed like Theo advises...
elli
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Post by faye on Mar 3, 2009 9:18:23 GMT -5
When performing choppers the way Theo has shown me with speed it's an exercise that is very difficult and works wonders on the core. Since I gave birth to my son 11 months ago Theo has always had some kind of core exercise like ie. the choppers in my workouts and WOW can I see a difference. Very hard but end results very worth it!!!!
Faye
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Mar 5, 2009 13:23:56 GMT -5
One of my pet peeves = people counting tempo on choppers...it was never intended to be performed this way.
Theo
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