OCR workshop at 5S Fitness - Macclesfield - Joined by local MP David Rutley. Preparing our members for various OCR events, specifically the Born Survivor at Capesthorne Hall - 13th May 2017!

Carries are one of the best, if not the best way to develop total body Strength... What is often referred to as " Inner Strength", "Anaconda Strength" or sometimes "Mong Strength"! I like to use my Farmers Walk Handles which weigh 17.5kg each and allow me to load plates onto the front and rear... In the pic I have 100kg in each hand. Other carries and variants include using a [...]

Here's a great tip for the Back Squat - Essentially pull down on the bar as you drive up from the bottom of the Squat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBP6sYrGf3A

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A high Box Jump requires explosive strength/power in the legs and also good flexibility to get the knees to your chest mid air and land in a deep squat position. A maximal box jump however requires confidence more than anything... Especially if done on solid blocks, rather than soft/cushioned plyo boxes. Here I am quite confidently achieving a 45 inch box jump... 50 Inch is the goal! Click on the Video Title [...]