Do you really need "Gorilla Grip"? One of the more important physical aspects to Obstacle Course Racing, or OCR training in general, relies heavily on grip strength. Developing, maintaining and working superior grip strength is a great way to help you perform your best in any OCR setting or event, as well as give yourself an edge of competition. Plus, having Gorilla Grip is … [Read more...] about Grip Strength for OCR Success
FitFour…OCR, Some Things Go Great Together
Let's face it, as OCR athletes we are always looking for that "something" that will give us an edge or bump in training, competing or just performing overall. With the pervasive and dominant role of grip strength and endurance in OCR, one thing is certain...strong hands and grip can make or break any athlete's game on or off the course. As the "Official Glove Of Spartan Race", … [Read more...] about FitFour…OCR, Some Things Go Great Together
Don’t Get TIED UP With Rope Climbs
Get On UP That Rope..Ring The Bell Climbing a rope…It’s one of the oldest (and most functional) exercises, and likely for the same reason one of the more universal OCR obstacles you will encounter. Humans have been perfecting technique for this exercise in some manner for time on end. Not surprising, if you plan on performing your best or out-speeding your opponent at your … [Read more...] about Don’t Get TIED UP With Rope Climbs
SandBag Basics: Overall Bodywork for OCR
Got Strength? Here some SB basics to get your body OCR strong. A great way to boost your overall body strength and maximize your functional power is to utilize a sandbag regimen. Not only will the resistance work your total body, but the variable and unconventional weight/load bearing will engage and work many of the stabilizing and often overlooked muscle groups. This … [Read more...] about SandBag Basics: Overall Bodywork for OCR
Five OCR Exercises To Make You More Awesome At Doing Stuff
As OCR athletes we all know that training sport-related, functional and race based exercises will help on race day. No brainer on that one. However, what many don't realize is that OCR at it's core, makes you a stronger, more fit, and ultimately more awesome person than you were before. Not only does it create a stronger mindset - yes, it does toughen up even the strongest will … [Read more...] about Five OCR Exercises To Make You More Awesome At Doing Stuff
