Space is valuable Space is extremely valuable in sports performance centers or any gym/training facility, adding square footage to a facility is one of the most expensive things you can do as construction is expensive. We have a lot of designs that save you floor space so you can maximize the space you have to …
ATR systems allow you to have a cable machine that you can add attachments to because they are made with our modular rack parts. ATR systems are designed to be cable machines first that you can also lift from. That is why they do not come with bar cups & plate storage but they can …
What is the difference between an ATR and Alpha Rack? Read More »
Imagine two athletes at the base of a hill, told to run up the hill backward. Now imagine that Athlete A zooms past Athlete B. In fact, Athlete B looks completely awkward because Athlete B lacks the knee strength to easily get up the hill backward, whereas Athlete A has no problem and needs no warm-up to …
The Better you are backward, the more protected you are forward, But why? Read More »
My 8 step return-to-sport checklist There is a massive disconnect between rehab and sport. This checklist solves that. Step 1: When you push a sled forward, your knees have to go over your toes in order to efficiently move it. But let’s imagine you put 10,000 pounds on the sled. You wouldn’t get hurt. It just …
Definitions Traits Mean Velocity Absolute Strength < 0.5 m/s Accelerative Strength 0.5-0.75 m/s Strength Speed 0.75-1.0 m/s Speed Strength 1.0-1.3 m/s Starting Strength 1.3 m/s This is nonsense. What does this really mean? What do these categories/traits really mean? The laws of physics are what dictate movement. Having a “deficiency” in one of these categories …
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SPeed/Sprint training split and novelty in sprinting Simple split to think about how to organize sprinting as part of your training: 1. Acceleration 2. Max Velocity Think about this as two ends of the spectrum. Do things that place an emphasis on improving the quality of acceleration. Training the acceleration side of the spectrum would …
Gravity Slit Storage system Space is one of the most vital aspects of any facility for lifting/sports performance, with each additional piece of equipment you add you should first ask where will I store this? If you do not have a spot to store an item you should consider if it is worth adding to …
Glute Ham roller Exersises Glute Ham Rollers are useful for many exercises and can be a great transition tool for athletes who have not developed enough posterior chain strength to do a Glute Ham Raise or Nordic Curl, but want to build up the strength to do those exercises. It also can be a great …
Why every station should have a Glute Ham Roller. Read More »
Summary of interview The Marrs Bar was invented by Zac Marrs in 2003 who owns Olympic Iron Gym(and now Marrs Bar) in Kansas, after an injury Zac lost the ability to do his beloved “straight bar low bar squats”. Zac did not quit his passion of squatting so he went to the drawing board, sacrificing …
introduction Fitness spaces have come a long way from the days of sweaty dungeon gyms full of rugged equipment and loud cast iron plates crashing onto the floor. These days gyms have a different sort of aesthetic. A typical commercial or specialty gym will usually have rubber or urethane encased weights. At the same time, …
What’s the real difference between rubber and urethane free weights? Read More »
Introduction Stray Dog Strength has been a pioneer of the rack-bench system since its conception in the 1990’s, we noticed that many facilities were wasting space by having machines that take up a large footprint but were only useful for one or two exercises so we designed our cable machines to fit inside our racks …
introduction Athletic facilities are growing in popularity across the country as demand for more wellness and physical activity increases. The types of activities people engage in for exercise, as well as how they incorporate it into their daily lives, are rapidly changing the way athletics environments are constructed. Educational institutions now incorporate fitness into their …
The Impact of Flooring on Acoustics in Athletic Facilities Read More »
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