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VBT Series Part 4: Strength Training with Velocity Data
The three-zone VBT system and takeaways from rowing and erging research
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Will Ruth
Training Tip: Nordic Hamstring Curl and Glute-Ham Raise Progression
Hamstring strength is highly worth training
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Will Ruth
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August 2023
Video Demo Reshoots: Goblet Squat and Romanian Deadlift
Two new and improved video demonstrations of technique, variations, and errors
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Will Ruth
Presentation Slides: Strength Training for Endurance Sports
Framework and what to focus on why, when, and how?
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Will Ruth
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July 2023
VBT Series Part 3: Transitioning to Velocity Based Training
How to begin training with VBT from Percent-1RM or Rate of Perceived Exertion systems
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Will Ruth
Part 2: How I Use the Rowing-in-Place Drill
More thoughts on session design using my favorite rowing drill learned at Craftsbury
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Will Ruth
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My Favorite Rowing Drill: Rowing-in-Place (Video and More)
One of the first and best things I’ve learned at Craftsbury
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Will Ruth
Study Spotlight: Internal vs. External Cues for Rowing Performance
“Don't Think About Your Movements: Effects of Attentional Instructions on Rowing Performance” (2015)
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Will Ruth
VBT Series Part 2: Unintended Consequences of Velocity Based Training
A few ways that VBT went wrong, and how we got back on track.
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Will Ruth
June 2023
Strength Coach Thoughts on "The Drive"
Three things I focus on, and why glute activation isn't one of them
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Will Ruth
Common Rowing Strength Training Mistakes
5 things you might be able to improve in your own strength training
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Will Ruth
Velocity Based Strength Training for Rowing: Part 1
About VBT and the beginning of my use in strength training
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Will Ruth
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