Comments on: The Most Underrated Exercise?

By: Tim Roess

Tim Roess — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:27:50 +0000

Hey Geoff,
December 30, 2006, I was in a head on collision. I broke my neck(rebounding forward, then back, then forward again), and broke my back, right where the seat belt hits the waist.

I went the chiropractic, massage therapy, accupuncture route to overcome the injury, and fully rehab. I literally fell in love with the idea of helping others, after seeing what was being done for me. I avoided all surgeries, and healed. One of the movements that was introduced to me was this one. I did it mainly with little to nothing, as far as weight; simply to awaken the hips, and the spine and strengthen the core. Adding weight, became the goal, which I eventually did.

Its a stabilizer of the highest order. I think its also a great “childlike” movement. I have three kids, and they seem to perform this movement, like you and I breath and walk. Ahhh, to be “gumby like”, well, this seems to get me there. It is a great warm-up, and great transition exercise from one to the next.

It also is a powerhouse exercise if hitting a golf ball a long way is the goal. I can really crank it out there, knowing I am stable and cat like.
Very cool.

By: Russ

Russ — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:46:47 +0000

Yesterday – 2 x5 piecework roll to press, press to elbow w 24kg
Followed by 61 rounds of 7 swings 15:15 w 24kg.

Today –
2×5 piecework roll to press, press to elbow w 24 kg and drills
10 rounds of 5 snatches 15:15 w 24 kg.

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:17:05 +0000

No problem, Helen. Glad you are able to use the info!

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:16:30 +0000

Joe – That’s a great DVD. Lots of good meat in there that many people are ignoring. I actually started with a platform myself. Glad they’ve worked for you.

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:15:13 +0000

Brett – gotta watch out for those Russian guys…

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:14:40 +0000

Zach – I see no reason why not. Try it and report back.

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:13:42 +0000

Chris – Yup, it’s good to listen to those who have walked the path you’re currently walking. Makes your trip easier.

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:12:36 +0000

Thanks, Philippe. Hope everything else is well with you.

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:12:16 +0000

Thanks, Mark. I hope you and Nikki are doing great in Nebraska. I honestly don’t know how many people are using this puppy, but I know that more should! I look forward to reaping the benefits!

By: GEOFFN

GEOFFN — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:08:53 +0000

Hi Mark – Thanks for stopping in and for your detailed critique of the SLDL. As far as my stance on the RDL (pun intended), I just use the old USWF article written by Lynn Jones (c.1992), the USA’s coaching director at the time: Shins perpendicular to the floor, back flat. The same holds true I think for the single leg version. Regardless, it’s a great a exercise and I know I’ve been remiss in not using it.