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SteelBells + Stronger Grip Indian Clubs = Good Workout!

April 25th, 2011
,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - Stronger Grip - grip strength - sandbag - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

There’s a new Pick 3 Series coming your way today! This series focuses on how in sync our products from Hyper Wear are with products from Stronger Grip. I’ll be focusing on my favorite grip strength, mobility, and conditioning exercises with each over the next few weeks.

Week 1 begins with grip strength and my favorite exercise using both of the products.

These are custom-made, loadable Indian clubs from Stronger Grip. With tons of movements and exercises to do with clubs, this particular double swing allows me to work on gripping and re-gripping while going through as large of a range of motion as I feel like.

The SteelBells from Hyper Wear add instability from the weight shifting. The steel shot shifts much faster and more frequently than sand so the double-arm flip and catch is much tougher.

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4YZoRAbNKo&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

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Rock Climbing with the Hyper Vest PRO Weight Vest – MMM #102

April 18th, 2011
,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - weight vest - workout

Good Monday Morning!

This week, I’m taking the Hyper Vest PRO on its first official vertical challenge. Hyper Vest PRO, meet Meyer Fitness Rock Wall. Meyer Fitness Rock Wall, meet the Hyper Vest PRO. Can you handle the challenge of the wall?

The Hyper Vest PRO offers a comfortable fit that stays snug to my body throughout wide ranges of movement.

The vest’s material, called Zyflex, stretches laterally, but not vertically, expanding to all sizes of users without bouncing up and down during dynamic movement.

The additional weight from the Hyper Vest PRO adds a large amount of difficulty to an activity such as rock climbing, yet it stays out of your way in the most extreme situations of climbing.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOGQK9i0ABM[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

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Bill Meyer Combines Hyper Wear with Stronger Grip – MMM #101

April 11th, 2011
,,,,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - Stronger Grip - fitness - grip strength - kettlebell - sandbag - training - weight vest - workout

Good Monday Morning!

Time for Round Two of the face-off between Hyper Wear and Stronger Grip! These are two fantastic companies that produce fantastic products and information in the health and fitness arena.  And each is led by an amazing man…Hyper Wear’s Cosmo Raines and Stronger Grip’s Ryan Pitts!  In case you missed Round One, you can see it here.

If you haven’t had a chance to pick these guys’ brains on their creative work yet, get in touch and see the brilliance behind their craft.

This week’s combination utilizes Cosmo’s SteelBell and Hyper Vest PRO with Ryan’s loadable kettlebell and monster sledgehammer.  These tools collide to create a fantastic countdown series of muscle-destroying exercises!!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLv2WE8BseQ[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

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Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercise (3 of 3) – Hip Toss Combo MMM#100

April 4th, 2011
,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - HyperWear - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - sandbag - stability - weight vest - workout

Good Monday Morning!

This is the final week in our Pick Three Series of Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises.  This week is the Hip Toss Combo, a fantastic exercise for all types of athletes.

The purpose of this exercise is to help your athlete develop stability in the legs through decelerating the force of the landing and the weight and velocity of the SandBell. Strength and rhythm develops as the athlete is able to toss while pushing off into the next jump.

Also a great way to create higher levels of proprioception as the athlete cannot focus on their technique so coaches keep those eyes open!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXRpZXQ_8Io[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM100

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Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises (2 of 3) – MMM#99

March 28th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - medicine ball - sandbag - weight vest

Good Monday Morning!

We’re continuing our Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Pick 3 today with the Hip Toss.  When using a partner, the SandBell 180 degree toss is a great way to not only develop rotational power and stability, but also create an engaging and interactive environment of training.

The fun thing about using the SandBells ballistically with a group is that everyone can use them, no matter the strength or coordination of the athlete. Create a relay line of people all tossing with rotation to the next person and make a race out of it! Never forget to enjoy what you’re doing for exercise!Never Stand Still!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxoGiMvqNfI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM99

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Medicine Ball / SandBell Sandbag Exercises (1 of 3) – Hip Toss MMM #98

March 21st, 2011
,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - core - medicine ball - sandbag - weight vest

The Sandbell Hip Toss is a great exercise to develop strength and mobility through the hips.

The safety of the Sandbell lies in it’s combination of the neoprene outer layer and the play sand on the inside, providing for maximum safety when throwing and catching at high levels of intensity.

Advancements of this exercise include splitting your stance or even standing on one leg.

Never Stand Still!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcEnq08erYk&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]
Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM98

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Slick Floor SandBell Sandbag Exercises (3 of 3) – MMM #97

March 14th, 2011
,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - core - sandbag - slick floor - stability

Good Monday Morning!

Finishing up this Pick 3 Series, we’ve got quite the doozy! The famous SandBell Plank Crawl, loved by many for its strength development, and hated by just as many for how it makes you feel after multiple rounds.

Grab one or two SandBells of your choice and get to crawling. Make sure that your foot placement is directly in the middle of the SandBell, and then get ready for some fun.  As you see in the video, even with changing directions the SandBell remains steady and balanced in its weight, providing small or great amounts of resistance for your athlete.

My favorite of the Slick Floor series; find some proper flooring and give it a shot today!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xA7cxAbmI[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM97

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Slick Floor SandBell Sandbag Exercises (1 of 3) – MMM #95

February 28th, 2011
,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - sandbag - slick floor

Good Monday Morning!

Time for a new Pick 3 Series! This time I’m giving you a closer look into a type of training that you might not think is even possible with a SandBell or SteelBell from Hyper Wear…  I’m talking about Slick Floor Training!

Did you know your SandBell can be used to slide across a slick surface to help add resistance to an otherwise body-weight-only exercise? Here’s a look at one of my favorite Slick Floor exercises.  (Make sure to check back in next week for yet another one.)

The Plank Knee Drive is a great exercise for strength and stability for the general population looking to increase the difficulty of a traditional plank.  This exercise is also a favorite of mine to train explosive athletes looking for a more powerful take-off from a 3 or 4 point start position. The heavier the SandBell, the stronger the athlete’s push-off needs to be.

No matter the size or weight of the SandBell, Hyper Wear has created a versatile and durable piece of equipment that slides on multiple surfaces without bunching or tearing over time.

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyco4Nvw54[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM95

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Improve KettleBell Squat Stability by Training with a SteelBell (Part 3 of 3) = MMM #94

February 21st, 2011
,,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - kettlebell - sandbag - training

Good Monday Morning!

This week we’re finishing up the Pick 3 Series on Kettlebells and SteelBells. The series showcases my three favorite exercises with SteelBells that assist Kettlebell athletes with their training. Today we’re focusing on stabilization in the shoulder and hip with a Single Arm Overhead Isometric Press with a SteelBell.

To train my lockout of the Jerk portion of my Kettlebell series, I often hold the bell above my head and walk back and forth in my backyard, stepping over and around obstacles which tend to make the bell shift, thus forcing a more stable shoulder activation. The SteelBell from Hyper Wear offers even more instability as the weight inside constantly shifts throughout your grip when attempting to hold it still.

After I’m done with my main work sets of my workout, I will utilize this exercise with both a Kettlebell and a SteelBell for at least 90 seconds on each arm. Check out the video and give it a shot!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEHicM_stYg[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach
MMM94

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Improve Kettlebell Swing by Training with a SteelBell (Part 2 of 3) – MMM #93

February 14th, 2011
,,,,,,, - Bill Meyer - Hyper Vest PRO - Monday Morning Muscle - SandBell - SteelBell - athlete training - kettlebell - sandbag - workout

Good Monday Morning!

Week 2 in the Pick 3 Series introduces the Kettlebell Jerk and the SteelBell Press and Toss. The Press and Toss offers a great assistance exercise to the Jerk due to its ballistic nature and challenging effort in decelerating a weight coming from overhead.

Use this exercise just like you would a Kettlebell set, roughly matching the number of repetitions with the percentage of weight you have in your SteelBell.

For Example:

75 lb SteelBell = 5 repetitions at a time
40 lb SteelBell = 10 repetitions at a time

The way I incorporate this is to do my Jerk sets with my Kettlebells, and then finish my workout with four sets of 5 or 10 Press and Tosses.

Check out the video and give it a shot!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3znLDKVSirM[/youtube]

Never Stand Still!

Bill Meyer, SCE, USAW
Head Hyper Wear Coach

MMM93

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