car pushing

Car pushing

Forgotten strangeness

There’s a lot of science in training. More so everyday. And its good to know the science and the reasons behind things and why certain things happen particular ways; and how to manipulate bio mechanics to attain our goals.

But with all the newbies flooding the gyms of the world with their framed certificates in hand, quoting theory after theory, the ART of training is often forgotten.

What the theory strong trainer usually forgets (if they’re ever taught) is that practice is often miles from theory.

Car pushing must follow under the ART of training

I promise it will train every part of your body.

It will make you strong, give you endurance, condition your heart, lungs and legs, make you mentally tough.

It trains you dynamically, isometrically, hits your starting strength and maximum strength, your prolonged strength.

And it’s easy to learn. Find an open space. Find a car. Put it in neutral. Start pushing.

Car pushes are the hardest workouts my athletes have ever done.

When they start slacking in the gym I just have to remind them of the last time we went to the back of the Kmart and started pushing the car and they instantly get the right mind set.

I have been known to attach a tow rope and pull it as well.

Personally I like to work against a slight incline.

And its amazing how many people will stop and offer you help and then look on with zero understanding when you try to tell them you don’t need help. You’re training. But its good to know that some people will still make the offer.

If you can work at this for more than 20 min. Find a steeper incline.