Training

Chaos Planning. Boost Your Performance Mindset

thebrakeman

Jul 30, 20234 min read

Chaos Planning. Boost Your Performance Mindset

A quick article on the concept of Chaos Planning and its fasttrack to resilience.

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...

Programming For Power | Part IV. Plyometrics

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...

Programming For Power | Part III. Weightroom

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...

Programming For Power | Part II. Individual Characteristics

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...

Programming For Power | Part I. Force Velocity Curve

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...

Programming For Power. A 4 Part Series | Preface.

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...

On Season. Training Speed Alongside Sliding

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...

Classifying Sprint Performance With James Wild.

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...

Drills 3. 3 Fundamental Drills For Your Warm Up

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...

Hamstring Progression Series. Armour Yourself

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...

Ankles Two. 5 More Exercises For Bomb Proof Ankles

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...

Drills Two. Here's 5 More Drills You Should Be Doing In Your Warm Up

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...

Elastic Transfer ONE. 5 Exercises For Power Post-Lifting (DEUTSCHE)

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...

Ankles One. 4 Ways To Bulletproof This Essential Joint

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...

Reverse Lunge > Step Up. Why Is It So Good?

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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