Front squat alternatives
The front squat is such a great exercise for a number of reasons and I prefer it to the back squat for paddle athletes for a couple of reasons that I talk about in the video below.
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However, the first thing that I always hear from athletes doing front squats for the first time is that it hurts their wrists or their shoulders are not flexible enough to get into the classic front rack position.
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If this is you don't stress because in this video I share 4 variations of the barbell front squat that will still allow the benefits without the discomforts.
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Try them out and let me know how you get on.
It can be difficult to fit a generic training plan like Paddle Stronger into your training programme because of your specific goals, race dates and timings of your season.
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This is the number one problem faced by athletes on the Paddle Strong and Paddle Stronger training plans.
To help over come this there are four different options for you to work directly with Paddle Stronger author Matty Graham in different capacities to help adjust Paddle Stronger to your specific needs.
Option 1: Email Question and Answer Support
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Do you have some burning questions about how to integrate Paddle Stronger into your overall training plan or you do have general questions about your training?
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Send Matty your questions and he will provide you with his best possible personalised answers via email so you can refine your training and get the most out of yourself.
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Matty's best email answers to your training questions
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Cost: $100 NZD
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Hit the buy now button below to make payment via a secure Gumroad payment link.
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You will then be directed to download a document with instructions about submitting your questions.
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Once your payment is confirmed, Matty will personally answer your questions via email.
Option 2: Individualised Periodisation Template
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Do you want to take the thinking out of your planning and have a periodisation template designed specifically for you? Well now you can.
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You will walk away with a periodisation template that is designed specifically for your individual needs, race calendar and training history. This way you will be in peak condition for your A-race and you will also know how to tackle your training around your smaller B and C-races as well.
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You can then use this template in conjunction with the Paddle Stronger training plans to know exactly what to do and when to do it.
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Individualised periodisation template for your strength training designed by Matty
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Designed around your peak race/s - up to 52 weeks in duration
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Takes your training history into account
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Integrated with your on-water training phases
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Email follow up to answer questions about template
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Cost: $200 NZD
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Hit the buy now button below to make payment via a secure Gumroad payment link.
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You will then be directed to download a document with instructions about completing an information form so Matty has the required information about you to design your template.
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Once your payment is confirmed and information received, Matty will personally
design your Individualised Periodisation Template.
Option 3: Consulting call
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Sit down for a virtual chat with Matty to talk through all of your training questions.
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They can be related to Paddle Stronger, however other topics can be covered in these calls if you like. Common topics include how to best structure your strength and on-water training, tapering, race day nutrition strategies, mental toughness training, heart rate zones and maximising recovery.
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60 min online video call via Skype with Matty
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Cost: $250 NZD
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This options has limited availability.
To inquire about the current availability, make contact via link below
or via the message box at the bottom of the page.
Option 4: Consulting call and Individualised Periodisation Template
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Do you want to be crystal clear about exactly what to do, when to do it and know exactly how to do it?
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Walk away for a video call with Matty with all of your questions answered and a clear direction for your strength training through a periodisation template that is designed specifically for you.
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You can then use this template in conjunction with the Paddle Stronger training plans to know exactly what to do and when to do it.
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Includes
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Individualised periodisation template for your strength training designed by Matty
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Designed around your peak race/s - up to 52 weeks in duration
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Takes your training history into account
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Integrated with your on-water training phases
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Get all of your training questions answered face to face with Matty
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60 min online video call on Skype with Matty
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Email follow up with your Individualised periodisation template
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Cost: $400 NZD
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This options has limited availability.
To inquire about the current availability, make contact via link below
or via the message box at the bottom of the page.
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Personalised Training Programmes and Coaching
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Due to the large demand Matty has for his personalised training programmes and coaching he can only take on a very limited number of athletes.
This also allows him to invest more energy into those who he works with so you they get the most out of their training.
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Matty's personalised training and coaching ranges from $90 per week for a 2 month minimum build up through to $70 per week for a 12 month commitment.
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If you want to know more about Matty's individualised training and coaching options you can find out more details here.
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