One of the biggest mistakes we see new athletes make executing the push up is improper arm position. Ideal arm position is to keep the elbows at a 45 degree angle between the ribs and a horizontal line across the shoulders. From a birds eye view the arms should be shaped as an A or …
Soft Tissue Mobility
Soft Tissue Mobility Soft tissue work is an incredibly useful part of any good workout/exercise program. Many tools can be utilized to accomplish similar results; foam rollers, lacrosse balls, soft balls, baseballs, stick rollers, massage, etc. These tools should be incorporated before, during, or after any quality routine. These are just some of the many …
Single leg work, and why it’s so important
Why is single leg work so important, and why do so many athletes overlook these exercises? A lot of athletes and lifters don’t care for accessory lifts because all they want to do is deadlift, squat, or bench the most amount of weight possible. This is where athletes end up getting hurt, because they are …
Monday Minute Proper Arm Action
Here is a training tip to help you maintain 90/90 arm action while training for speed. Click the title to watch the video. For more information contact Adam Tielinen at the OA Performance Center home of the Parisi Speed School 710-5509
College Baseball and Softball Winter Break
Attention All College Baseball and Softball Athletes!!!! The OA Performance Center has partnered with the Hitters Count Baseball Facility to Offer a Winter Break Lift and Launch Special!!! Pay $199 and get 1 hour with Coach Adam Tielinen and then a 1 hour hitting session at Hitters Count Training Facility. Training is offered 3 days …
Zercher Squats
Zercher refers to the placement of the barbell during lifts. Hold the bad in the crease of your elbows and squat, deadlift, hold, or carry it. Using the Zercher placement will build the traps, strengthen the core, increase flute and quad recruitment, and improve the overall front squat. Some drawbacks of using the Zercher bar …
Thoracic Spine Corrective
Coach T going over some thoracic spine corrective exercises, click the title to watch the video!
Athlete of The Month!
AGE: 17 GRADE: Junior SCHOOL: Scarborough High School DREAM JOB: Own My Own Business FAVORITE COLLEGE/PRO TEAM: Red Sox FAVORITE HEALTHY FOOD: Strawberries LIST ACCOMPLISHMENTS: National Honor Society, All State (2016), 1st Team All Conference (2016), 2nd Team All Conference (2015) What sports/events/hobbies do you participate in? Softball, Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club …
Why train the triceps?
A lot of people seem to forget the importance of the triceps in any pushing movements. Do you want a bigger bench? Simple answer is train the triceps during heavy lifts. Not just your typical tricep extensions, skull crushers, DB kickbacks, etc. Get creative with it train your triceps using exercises such as close grip …
CARRYING VARIATIONS
In this video Coach Adam educates us on why carry variations are so important! Click on the link baove to see the video!