Chad Ikei
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| Chad Ikei is a five-time U.S. Weightlifting National Champion and owner of Ikei Performance Training Center. He set 8 Powerlifting records and was the youngest 114 lb. athlete to bench over 300 pounds.
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A simple, but effective, workout to build core strength
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Core Training (Part 1): A 6-Pack of Functional Strength
Having ripped-up six-pack abs should not only be for show, but also functional to perform in sports. Core training is not only focused on the abs, but it’s the complete area surrounding the abs, obliques, lower back, hips and glutes. It is this region that will transfer power from the legs to the upper body in order to generate the appropriate power to perform that homerun swing or allow you to drive through your opponent when running through the crowd into the end zone. The core will also help minimize lower back injuries by stabilizing the spine and creating a natural internal brace.
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POWER POINTS
 One of the oldest, yet most beneficial, exercises an athlete can do with little to no equipment is the “Pull-up.” Pull-up or Chinup is a key exercise for upper-body strength and improvement in speed. For the sake of simplicity, we are going to use the term “Pullup” as our universal movement and adjust our hand positions for each movement.
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 Summer is just around the corner and the heat index is rising. Boys and girls, get your swimming trunks ready because it’s time to hit the water! Tanning on the shores of Hawaii, jet skiing on Lake Havasu, or hanging out at the water park… whatever the case, maybe it’s time to get that “beach body” in shape.
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“I don’t need to workout, I’m the best athlete on the team.” There’s always one athlete on every team that has the God-given talent, but lacks the work integrity necessary to be the best at their sport.
“I’ll do whatever it takes, coach, just tell me what to do and I’ll do it!” There’s always one athlete on every team that has the work integrity but lacks the God-given talent necessary to become the best at his/her sport. Whatever your situation may be—hard work will always beat talent alone, when talent doesn’t work hard. Imagine two athletes with God-given talent, one works hard and one does not. Which one would you want to be?
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POWER POINTS
In this day and age optimization of performance is crucial. Young athletes are seeking specialized fitness training, focusing on one sport or attending sports specific camps to enhance their performance. As I have mentioned in earlier articles speed is one of the most sought after performance enhancement component. Today, you will discover one of the most beneficial movements that enhance overall speed…The Power Snatch.
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BUILDING A CHAMPION, ONE PHASE AT A TIME (Second installment of a two-part series)
First of all, it is important to go over some basic principles that will intensify and maximize your training. Secondly, I will use a detailed training program to emphasize these principles. Prepare yourself for the next level of training and the highest level of success.
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