Totten Training SystemsNov 23, 20207 minHypertrophy for Weightliftersby: Christopher Taber Ph.D., CSCS, USAW2, EP-C, PES The purpose of this article is to discuss hypertrophy for weightlifters. The...
Totten Training SystemsNov 18, 20201 minSurvey: Mobility for Weightlifters CourseHi, everyone! We hope you are doing well and staying safe (and sane!) in these crazy times! RAD Roller currently has several accredited...
Totten Training SystemsJun 15, 20203 minBack to Basics: Push, Pull, LegBy: Leo Totten, MS, USAW 5 There are a lot of fancy training methodologies out there. How do the Bulgarians train, how do the Chinese...
Totten Training SystemsJun 1, 20203 minWhatever Happened to the Three Sport Athlete?Back in the day, everyone played three sports in school. In fact, we all played our sports in a school setting but then continued to play...
Totten Training SystemsMay 12, 20204 minGuest Post: The Pelvic Floor & Weightlifters - Part 2In Part 1, we explained what the pelvic floor is and why it’s important. In this part, you will learn how to ensure your that your pelvic fl
Totten Training SystemsMay 4, 20207 minGuest Post: The Pelvic Floor & Weightlifters - Part 1Part 1: Anatomy and Function Guest Author: Jillian Seamon The pelvic floor is an often overlooked, yet important group of muscles that...
Totten Training SystemsMar 23, 20205 minMastering The Jerk: Part 1Set, Dip, Drive Think about it. We should really never miss a jerk, right? We are pretty much only driving the bar to the top of the...
Totten Training SystemsMar 2, 20205 minWeightlifting Key Positions - Part SixPutting It ALL Together - the SNATCH We have discussed all of the key positions and “putting it all together” for the CLEAN, now let’s...
Totten Training SystemsFeb 25, 20204 minWeightlifting Key Positions - Part FivePutting It ALL Together - the CLEAN It is one thing to know the key positions and the transition from one to the next, but now we need to...
Totten Training SystemsFeb 14, 20202 minTotten Training Throwback: RDLs Are for EveryoneThe RDL (Romanian Deadlift) has lots of benefits. No other exercise hits the hamstrings so well in a coordinated fashion with glutes.
Totten Training SystemsFeb 4, 20205 minWeightlifting Key Positions - Part TwoKnees, Power Position and the Transition between the two As we mentioned in Weightlifting Key Positions - Part Two, the start position...
Totten Training SystemsJan 31, 20201 minAre Your Lats Holding Back Your Lifts? Mobility for WeightliftersIn December we announced a new partnership with Rad Roller and featured Leo's first video. This month Leo and Rad Roller discuss shoulder...
Totten Training SystemsJan 28, 20204 minWeightlifting Key Positions - Part OneFloor, Knees and the Transition Between the Two Many lifters lose lifts right off the floor! The optimal start position from the floor...
Totten Training SystemsJan 20, 20203 minFootwork Timing in the Split Jerk Recently, there was a great post on SportEdTV by a good friend and long time mentor, Harvey Newton. Harvey is one of the best coaches...
Totten Training SystemsJan 2, 20202 minTotten Training Throwback: Power Cleans for the Strength AthleteWhether your sport is powerlifting, strongman, football or any other “strength” sport, the power clean should be part of your workout...
Totten Training SystemsDec 19, 20192 minTotten Training Throwback: Featured Book - The Physically Prepared WeightlifterLeo Totten Writes Foreword for James Tatum’s Book “The Physically Prepared Weightlifter: A General Physical Preparedness Program to Build...
Totten Training SystemsDec 12, 20191 minWeightlifting: Recover Faster and Train Harder with SMRTotten Training Systems and Rad Roller collaborate to sharing tips for weightlifters and mobility.
Totten Training SystemsNov 12, 20193 minTHE POWER POSITION: To Lean or Not to Leanby: Leo Totten, MS, USAW 5 Lately, there has been some discrepancy as to what is the “Power Position” and at what angle the body should...
Totten Training SystemsOct 11, 20192 minStrong, Successful WomenYou may wonder why I am writing an article on strong, successful women. Well, all of my life, I have been surrounded by strong,...
Totten Training SystemsOct 2, 20191 minTottenism Tuesday: Confidence is a Product of PreparationTo follow up on last week’s Tottenism Tuesday, I am going to reference Marty Bennett of Rejoice Christian School who had an excellent...