Perfecting the Press: How to Maximize Your Performance in the Kettlebell Military Press
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Perfecting the Press: How to Maximize Your Performance in the Kettlebell Military Press
"Kenneth Jay has laid out what I feel will generate a next-step evolution in strength training. Even if you have no interest in increasing your military press, the concepts in this book are powerful.Not only does Kenneth break down the essentials to a perfect press, but he also provides 10 innovative drills for shattering plateaus. Whether it is simply stacking two kettlebells in one hand for manipulating the center of gravity or showing how to take advantage of hard-wired reflexes, Kenneth's pursuit of strength allows us to stand on his shoulders (pun intended). Combining science and practical application, Kenneth reveals in Perfecting the Press!principles and techniques capable of assisting you on a journey of strength. This is an intelligent journey based in science and field tested in the Iron Pit. Now read, learn, and apply. Strength is waiting for you!"—Brett Jones, CSCS "In Perfecting the Press!, Kenneth Jay has successfully combined the hard science of elite performance with an immensely practical training protocol that will make your performance soar. Perfecting the Press will take you on a journey into the physiology of strength mastery that leaves you anxious to read and absorb every page, because every concept can and will make you stronger. From world-class technique development to neuroscience to hyperprecise workout programming skills, Perfecting the Press! has it all. Kenneth has written a book that very few people could. Every page demonstrates his understanding of the science of strength as both a researcher and a world-class athlete who has actually applied these methods to his own strength development. Read this book. Study it. Apply the information, and prepare to blow away every pressing record you have ever set!"—Dr. Eric Cobb, Z-Health Performance Solutions Table of Contents Chapter 1: Knowledge of the Kettlebell Military Press Twelve Axioms You Should Know Some Advanced Stuff In a Perfect World Chapter 2: Using the Latissimus Dorsi (the Lat) Correctly in Your Presses Three Reasons the Lat Makes Your Presses Stronger When Used Correctly Chapter 3: Reinforcing Your Press Position: Integrating the 12 Axioms Chapter 4: Plateau Breaker 1: Center of Gravity Elevation How to Do It Why It Works Warning Chapter 5: Plateau Breaker 2: Center of Gravity Depression How to Do It Why It Works Chapter 6: Plateau Breaker 3: Upper-Body Plyometrics How to Do It Why It Works Warning Chapter 7: Plateau Breaker 4: Dynamic Isometrics How to Do It Why It Works Chapter 8: Plateau Breaker 5: Band and Chain Press How to Do It Why It Works Warning Chapter 9: Plateau Breaker 6: Wobble Board Press How to Do It Why It Works Warning Chapter 10: Plateau Breaker 7: Contralateral Reflex Press—Power Rack How to Do It Why It Works Chapter 11: Plateau Breaker 8: Contralateral Reflex Press—Band Pulldown How to Do It Why It Works Chapter 12: Plateau Breaker 9: Dead Start Sticking Point Press How to Do It Why It Works Chapter 13: Plateau Breaker 10: Microshock Overload Isometric Press How to Do It Why It Works Warning Chapter 14: Understanding the Parameters Intensity Volume Density Fatigue Index (FI) Chapter 15: Using the Fatigue Index under Diverse Conditions Chapter 16: Relationships between Parameters: Fitting in the Fatigue Index Intensity and Volume Cycling and Rotation Choosing a Parameter Focus Hypertrophy Chapter 17: More on Fatigue Scientific Explanations of Fatigue Nonscientific Explanation of Fatigue Training with Fatigue Tripod of Power Chapter 18: Press Facilitation Turkish Get-Up Facilitation Training How It Works How to Do It TGU Training Methods for Improving the Press Epilogue: Unconscious Competence versus Cognitive Understanding Bonus Chapter: My Favorite Specialization Program Programming for the Kettlebell Military Press Periodization and structure of parameters Dealing with the Volume session Dealing with the Heavy ses