This young SPANISH FOOTBALL promise is 20 year old ISSAC CUENCA. The forward currently plays in FC BARCELONA B, however the news was his debut with the A - TEAM in FC BARECLONA Champions League match against Viktoria Pilsen on the 19th of October.
Issac Cuenca
The youngster has a bright future ahead, either with Barça or elsewhere. But did you know that Issac has more Football talents? The
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Kettlebell BUP Technique and Tips
The Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press
I have been BUPing for quite a few years now and loved
every session doing it, I love a challenge. Here are my thoughts on the BUP and the technique I use, described in as much details as possible.
Kettlebell BUP
The Set up: set the kettlebell about a foot in front of your toes with the handle striking a line directly through
your body (you may need it a little further away if
you’re attempting a max lift).
Place your hand towards the front end of the handle (I
find this most comfortable).
Create tension in your arm by pulling back slightly on the handle before you initiate the back swing.
Keeping your glutes, hips and core tight, swing the kettlebell between your legs.
Don’t begin the upwards pull until the bell has swung back as far as it can and is beginning to return to it’s starting position(this is most relevant if you are going for a max single as it seems to make the lift flow more than fighting against the weight).
When you feel the weight coming back up, pull upwards and begin turning the kettlebell over.
Keep the bell as close as possible to your body to minimize energy wastage.
Aim to pull the kettlebell to your shoulder and land with your lower arm completely vertical, with hardly any space between you thumb and shoulder.
Any movement outside landing in this position will mean you somehow need to recover the lift.
I see many people leaning back on a BUP and then trying to press it away from themselves (whichalso results from holding the kettlebell in the wrong position).
The shortest movement possible will always be the best!
A little note on gripping the kettlebell – I like to loosely grip the kettlebell on the upswing as I find gripping it too tight means you have the bell in the
wrong position when you’ve cleaned it.
When you don’t commit to gripping too hard you can get under the bell in a better position before going for the press.
This way you get the option for your hand to be slightly tilted for the press rather than having the back of your hand in line with your vertical elbow (for me a much
better position to press from), I find this way I can really grind the kettlebell and get maximum advantage from the lats rather than a straight hand to forearm which for me tends to mean more tricep involvement.
The Press: once you’ve got the kettlebell landed in the right position, you need to get your feet sorted out into a place where you can gain most leverage.
This will differ for everyone, but I like to take a short step backwards with the same hand that I am pressing with.
Use your opposite side to brace against, I prefer my arm to be out wide to balance my body.
Begin the press by pushing hard into the ground with your feet and engaging your lats, lean back on the press (only lean backwards slightly, this too may put unnecessary stress on your back).
If you’re on a max lift, my only advice is to keep pressing, but make sure it’s coming through your legs, back, shoulders, triceps and wrist (in that order).
DON’T GIVE UP!
Even if the movement is only minimal just keep the pressure on, with some real guts the weight will go up!
BUP Tips: To work up to a max BUP I use the following format to get my body into the right gear using the actual weight I’m going to attempt (assuming I am already warmed up)
Going for a new weight in the BUP
In training I will use bottoms up cleans for a while until I become accustomed to the weight and also use heavy kettlebell cleans to prime my body and nervous system.
I have also used other methods to train the BUP and make it harder, such as double BUP’s, double BUP Cleans, pronated and neutral grips, holding a kettlebell in the BUP position (non-pressing hand) whilst BUP’ing, stacked pressing, sloshpipe attached to the kettlebell, Hamburger Press (stacked bells with weight discs between), holds for time. The list is endless, your mind is your only obstacle!
I have been BUPing for quite a few years now and loved
every session doing it, I love a challenge. Here are my thoughts on the BUP and the technique I use, described in as much details as possible.
Kettlebell BUP
The Set up: set the kettlebell about a foot in front of your toes with the handle striking a line directly through
your body (you may need it a little further away if
you’re attempting a max lift).
Place your hand towards the front end of the handle (I
find this most comfortable).
Create tension in your arm by pulling back slightly on the handle before you initiate the back swing.
Keeping your glutes, hips and core tight, swing the kettlebell between your legs.
Don’t begin the upwards pull until the bell has swung back as far as it can and is beginning to return to it’s starting position(this is most relevant if you are going for a max single as it seems to make the lift flow more than fighting against the weight).
When you feel the weight coming back up, pull upwards and begin turning the kettlebell over.
Keep the bell as close as possible to your body to minimize energy wastage.
Aim to pull the kettlebell to your shoulder and land with your lower arm completely vertical, with hardly any space between you thumb and shoulder.
Any movement outside landing in this position will mean you somehow need to recover the lift.
I see many people leaning back on a BUP and then trying to press it away from themselves (whichalso results from holding the kettlebell in the wrong position).
The shortest movement possible will always be the best!
A little note on gripping the kettlebell – I like to loosely grip the kettlebell on the upswing as I find gripping it too tight means you have the bell in the
wrong position when you’ve cleaned it.
When you don’t commit to gripping too hard you can get under the bell in a better position before going for the press.
This way you get the option for your hand to be slightly tilted for the press rather than having the back of your hand in line with your vertical elbow (for me a much
better position to press from), I find this way I can really grind the kettlebell and get maximum advantage from the lats rather than a straight hand to forearm which for me tends to mean more tricep involvement.
The Press: once you’ve got the kettlebell landed in the right position, you need to get your feet sorted out into a place where you can gain most leverage.
This will differ for everyone, but I like to take a short step backwards with the same hand that I am pressing with.
Use your opposite side to brace against, I prefer my arm to be out wide to balance my body.
Begin the press by pushing hard into the ground with your feet and engaging your lats, lean back on the press (only lean backwards slightly, this too may put unnecessary stress on your back).
If you’re on a max lift, my only advice is to keep pressing, but make sure it’s coming through your legs, back, shoulders, triceps and wrist (in that order).
DON’T GIVE UP!
Even if the movement is only minimal just keep the pressure on, with some real guts the weight will go up!
BUP Tips: To work up to a max BUP I use the following format to get my body into the right gear using the actual weight I’m going to attempt (assuming I am already warmed up)
(2-5 reps on both sides)
Swings
Cleans
1.Clean and Push Press
2.Snatch
3.Flips
4.Bottoms Up Clean
5.Bottoms Up Press (MAX)
Swings
Cleans
1.Clean and Push Press
2.Snatch
3.Flips
4.Bottoms Up Clean
5.Bottoms Up Press (MAX)
Going for a new weight in the BUP
In training I will use bottoms up cleans for a while until I become accustomed to the weight and also use heavy kettlebell cleans to prime my body and nervous system.
I have also used other methods to train the BUP and make it harder, such as double BUP’s, double BUP Cleans, pronated and neutral grips, holding a kettlebell in the BUP position (non-pressing hand) whilst BUP’ing, stacked pressing, sloshpipe attached to the kettlebell, Hamburger Press (stacked bells with weight discs between), holds for time. The list is endless, your mind is your only obstacle!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
EUROPA LEAGUE RESULTS | ATHLETIC DE BILBAO 2 SALZBURG 2 | UDINESE 2 ATLETICO DE MADRID 0
The two SPANISH FOOTBALL representatives in the EUROPA LEAGUE competition were in action tonight with the following brief summary of events, scorers & final results.
At.Bilbao-Salzburg
ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO hosted SALZBURG for their Group F clash & both offered an entertaining match that went down to the end - with Bilbao comeback included - to finish in a 2 - 2 draw. The match had a red card
At.Bilbao-Salzburg
ATHLETIC CLUB BILBAO hosted SALZBURG for their Group F clash & both offered an entertaining match that went down to the end - with Bilbao comeback included - to finish in a 2 - 2 draw. The match had a red card
SPANISH HANDBALL | ATLETICO DE MADRID BREAK SCORING RECORD
ATLETICO DE MADRID (ex Ciudad Real) achieved a historical record breaking the previously held by FC Barcelona in scoring 52 goals in one match. I am taking about SPANISH HANDBALL & yes, the Spanish Handball League (ASOBAL) . The unfortunate receiving opponents were ACADEMICA OCTAVIO who managed to score 27.
Atletico de Madrid currently leading the League & are doing well in Europe.
Perhaps the
Atletico de Madrid currently leading the League & are doing well in Europe.
Perhaps the
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULTS | B LEVERKUSEN 2 VALENCIA CF 1 | FC BARCELONA 2 VIKTORIA PILSEN 0
The last two SPANISH FOOTBALL Clubs with CHAMPIONS LEAGUE qualifying Group match commitments, Valencia CF & FC Barcelona, returned a sweet & sour ( or sour & sweet ) result that I will now go into more detail below with the final results & scorers.
Sam for B.Leverkusen
VALENCIA CF travelled to Germany to play fellow Group E Club BAYERN LEVERKUSEN & finished losing 2 - 1 to virtually shut for
Sam for B.Leverkusen
VALENCIA CF travelled to Germany to play fellow Group E Club BAYERN LEVERKUSEN & finished losing 2 - 1 to virtually shut for
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RESULTS | MANCHESTER CITY 2 VILLAREAL 1 | REAL MADRID 4 OLYMPIQUE LYON 0
Heads & Tails for the SPANISH FOOTBALL Clubs participating tonight in CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. Villareal needed to not lose to keep their slim chances of overcoming their Group for possible qualification, while Real Madrid needed a victory to seal their place beyond the Group phase.
David Silva
VILLAREAL needed to not lose their Group A match against MANCHESTER CITY & it was never going to be easy.
David Silva
VILLAREAL needed to not lose their Group A match against MANCHESTER CITY & it was never going to be easy.
SPANISH FOOTBALL LEADS THE WORLD IN SOCIAL MEDIA
SPANISH FOOTBALL looks like leading the Social Media area as well as World Football. A comprehensive study of "followers" on the two currently leading "Social Media" channels ( Facebook & Twitter) gives Spanish Football Clubs FC BARCELONA & REAL MADRID as the most popular Sporting teams on the planet.
FC Barcelona 2011
The below graph gives a snap view of positions & numbers. Its in Spanish
FC Barcelona 2011
The below graph gives a snap view of positions & numbers. Its in Spanish
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