By Scott Goodpaster The hook grip pull-up is a monster exercise when it comes to pulling for our wrestlers. Pulling as well as specific grip strength is an important component of wrestling. You can’t pull what you can’t grip. At Cincinnati Functional Fitness, wrestlers not only pull hard but also hold on to what they [...]
Archive for October, 2011
The following are WIN’s Top 25 High School teams presented by RecruitAWrestler.com. (The number in parenthesis indicates where the team fell in WIN’s final rankings of 2010-11.) 1 Lakewood, Ohio St. Edward (3rd) Upper weights are the key for coach Greg Urbas, and with state champions, senior Mark Martin (160), junior Domenic Abounader (170) [...]
Idaho High School Wrestling is partnered with USA Wrestling in promoting the 1st Annual Bronco Nationals hosted on behalf of Boise State Wrestling. This event is part of the Making a Difference Tournament series designed to provide assistance to college wrestling programs. Click here for BroncoNationals flyer This is a great opportunity for wrestlers, ages [...]
By Scott Goodpaster The T-Stabilization push-up is a great exercise that simultaneously develops strength and flexibility. This kind of strength and flexibility is needed to survive many wrestling positions, such as arm bars and posting. • Focus on straight alignment through the heels, knees, hips, spine, and neck through the entire movement • Keep core [...]
By Willie Saylor, WIN Staff How often does any institution or entity go from non-existent to ‘legendary’ status? In the business world a parallel may be Starbucks, in the social world, think Facebook, both of which had their rise in the last couple of decades, and now, for many folks, are staples of their day. [...]
By Mike Finn Mike Denney went 32 years since having to start a new college wrestling program, forcing the four-time national coach of the year to dust off some memories and clothing. “It’s like wearing a leisure suit again,” joked Denney, who is inaugurating the NCAA Division II program at Maryville University near St. Louis, [...]
WATERLOO, Iowa — Three former NCAA champions, a legendary coach, and a historic championship team will be inducted into the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa on April 14, 2012. The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo. The Class of 2012 includes [...]
Training Tip of the Week: One-Leg Wrestling Reach By Scott Goodpaster The one-leg wrestling reach is Cincinnati Functional Fitness’ most popular exercise for developing single-leg stability. The body can only produce force it can stabilize and control. These one-leg reaches deliver excellent hamstring, glute and para-spinal strength. By working on stabilization through the ankle, knee [...]
By Dennis Hall What is an affirmation? It Is an idea that you believe to be true. I became aware of the power of affirmations through a good friend of mine, the late Beasey Hendrix. Beasey was my mental skills coach throughout much of my career. He made me a believer in affirmations when he [...]
Nick Amuchastegui made a name for himself on the NCAA Division I level before he met Iowa State’s Jon Reader in last spring’s championship final at 174 pounds. The native of Talent, Ore., was twice honored with the NCAA’s Elite 88 Award, given to the wrestler competing in the national tournament with the highest grade [...]
