My review of this article is short and to the point. Coach Rippetoe nails this topic on the head. And, he knows he did. This not a technique or fundamentals instructional, but rather a well constructed articulation of the difference between "in the trenches" coaching and observation versus "objective" clinical research. As far as I'm concerned, this article puts the final nail in the coffin for "core" training.
Exert from "Core" Stability "Training" by Mark Rippetoe:
"Let me ask all you “core stability” people a question (okay, a few questions): why don’t you just squat? What the hell is wrong with your reasoning ability here? Are the effects of deadlifts, cleans, presses, and squats too complicated for you to appreciate? Do you not see that an athlete with a 200 lb. press, a 300 lb. clean, a 400 lb. squat, and a 500 lb. deadlift has a stronger “core” than your runner who can just manage to do a Standing Reverse Wood-chop with a 2 kg medicine ball? Where did you manage to find a 2 kg medicine ball anyway?"
I have been arguing the same point for the last 4 or 5 years. I'm glad Coach Rippetoe put this article together in such a well stated and direct manner - forget the cutesy bs gimmicks and stick to what REALLY works. This is the best article I have read all year and perhaps ever. Coach Rippetoe, thank you.
To sum up Coach Rippetoe's approach, use a barbell to develop strength. When you are strong; you are stable.
Read the full article here:
In Strength,
Coach Pac
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment