Monday, 2 September 2013

New Equipment Additions

A few new pieces arrived this week.
A huge thanks to Stacey F for the pickup, and Delta & Bravo for sorting and assembling the equipment after long days of training and calls. Everyone appreciates the extra effort that was put in - especially at 89!

Some was storage, so we will assume correct use of the new dumbbell rack at 89 does not require instruction. 

On back order is a medicine ball rack for each hall to further help with the storage crunch. 

88 & 89 will find new incline benches. These replaced old equipment, hopefully the increased stability will be appreciated.  Again let's assume everyone can figure out how to incorporate these into their workouts. Please continue to use the wood box for box jumps rather than the new benches. 

An agility ladder was also added. You'll find it inside a red bag. Storage of this bag varies by station. 87's is in the black cabinet with the leather medicine balls. 
Ryan provided a demo of how this can be used... Fast footwork and agility will help to improve your performance as tactical athletes if you incorporate this into your training. Check the B shift blog for how this will be incorporated towards the end of September. 



A collar with handles to help with the T bar row has also been added. You should be able to add more weight to the bar now without the plate hitting you in the chest. 
It can be used in conjunction with the landmine which should now be used for any exercise requiring a barbell to have one end placed on the ground while lifting the opposite end.  It will make for a smoother safer motion as well as reduce wear and tear on the floor and barbell. 

Landmine: (place barbell in the socket)

T-Bar attachment:




T-Bar Link:
http://youtu.be/Qv8t-u2Vs2o
Ladder Link:
http://youtu.be/U334KQ_i81s