Chaos Planning. Boost Your Performance Mindset
A quick article on the concept of Chaos Planning and its fasttrack to resilience.
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thebrakeman
Jun 3, 20238 min read
The Performance Training Tightrope
Tread the performance tightrope carefully! Expand your knowledge and ignore the influencers.
Eric Franke OLY
Aug 23, 20213 min read
High Performance Hamstring Rehab Program. Eric Franke OLY
Injuries suck. Let's make no bones about it. What's even more difficult is finding a rehab program that not only works, but returns you...
thebrakeman
Jun 23, 20214 min read
Programming For Power | Part IV. Plyometrics
The final part of The Brakeman's 'Programming For Power' series culminates with a quick dive into the world of plyometrics and how they...
thebrakeman
Jun 23, 20215 min read
Programming For Power | Part III. Weightroom
Now we get into the fun stuff. In this article we'll attempt to explore a broad range of weightroom-based training modalities you could...
thebrakeman
Jun 16, 20217 min read
Programming For Power | Part II. Individual Characteristics
It sounds obvious but you'd be surprised how much individual characteristics are overlooked when creating and implementing a performance...
thebrakeman
May 25, 20217 min read
Programming For Power | Part I. Force Velocity Curve
Article series designed to steer potential power programmers to success.
thebrakeman
May 25, 20211 min read
Prowler Warm Up
Here's a cool little way you can use the prowler to warm and mobilise yourself for a pushing session. It gives you standard dynamic...
thebrakeman
May 25, 20217 min read
Programming For Power. A 4 Part Series | Preface.
This article was originally included with Part II (Individual Characteristics) but made it unbearably long. Plus the information within...
thebrakeman
Oct 21, 20204 min read
On Season. Training Speed Alongside Sliding
Combining the rigours of sliding with your running and speed training is a tricky prospect. Read on for our tips in maintaining your...
thebrakeman
Sep 14, 20201 min read
Classifying Sprint Performance With James Wild.
So it took long enough, but here it is in its full glory: 45 minute presentation from James Wild on classifying sprint/acceleration...
thebrakeman
Aug 30, 20201 min read
Drills 3. 3 Fundamental Drills For Your Warm Up
This article basically repeats Drills 1, just with some better quality footage and an easy warm up template for you to follow. Enjoy. As...
thebrakeman
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Hamstring Progression Series. Armour Yourself
Torn your hamstring? Know tonnes of people who have? Want to know how to help prevent it? Want to see how I've managed to weave fart...
thebrakeman
Jul 3, 20203 min read
Ankles Two. 5 More Exercises For Bomb Proof Ankles
Ankles Two dropping for you all to continue your hard work in making yourselves as stable as possible. Ankles One had a great response...
thebrakeman
Jul 1, 20205 min read
Acceleration 101. Keep It Simple
Training acceleration is not as complicated as people love to make it. Succeed with basic principles, create simple session structures...
thebrakeman
Jun 12, 20203 min read
Drills Two. Here's 5 More Drills You Should Be Doing In Your Warm Up
These next 5 drills focus on emphasising impulse and intent with some interesting notes on whether or not you're reeeally recruiting...
thebrakeman
Jun 6, 20203 min read
Elastic Transfer ONE. 5 Exercises For Power Post-Lifting (DEUTSCHE)
My favourite part of the training day. I'll try and keep this piece short and sweet as it’s a relatively simple concept. Additional...
thebrakeman
Jun 6, 20201 min read
Stair Session ONE.
As promised, here is The Brake's full stair session. An excellent plyometric/elastic transfer option to put in your programme as a...
thebrakeman
May 12, 20202 min read
Ankles One. 4 Ways To Bulletproof This Essential Joint
So, here at The Brake we love to give light to the underdog. The whole brand is built on supporting the lesser reported individuals in...
thebrakeman
May 9, 20203 min read
Reverse Lunge > Step Up. Why Is It So Good?
You might not have seen this unilateral exercise in your gym much but it’s absolutely an athletic essential. What makes it so good? Let...
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