Things We Don’t Do Part 1: Back Squat
-January 7th, 2020- This is going to be a series of posts on things/exercises we don’t do at The Dynamic Athlete. There are 3 specific exercises that are very popular that we do not do and this will highlight the 1st. The Back Squat. Probably the most well known and used exercise for leg strength, […]
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Sean Holmes - Posted in Training philosophy, Training tips
Jan, 07, 2020
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Dan Dawson: September Athlete of the Month
-September 29th, 2019- Dangerous Dan Dawson is BACK! Yes it’s his first time with the Rock, but for those that have been around since the gym started you know Dan was an athlete I worked with long before I had the job with the Rock or TheDA opened. In the early years of the gym […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Athlete of the Month, The Toronto Rock
- Sep, 29, 2019
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Reactive Chase Drill to Curvilinear Sprint (VIDEO)
-September 28th, 2019- The National Lacrosse Season is soon approaching so the players are starting to train more often to gear up for training camp. A good lacrosse training program will not just be a strength training program. It should include a proper warm up/mobility/activation, Speed and Agility training, Power training (med ball throws/jumps/Olympic lifts), […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in The Toronto Rock, Training tips, Training videos
- Sep, 28, 2019
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VIDEO: Make Next Season Your Best
-February 26th, 2019- Coaching. Energy. Intensity. FUN! #PunchIn and make next season your best. Our Elite Summer program is right around the corner! View this post on Instagram Hockey and Lacrosse tryouts are around the corner. #PunchIn and be ready to dominate! Click the link in our bio and find the training program […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training videos
- Feb, 26, 2019
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Training is like Farming
-December 16th, 2018- Here is a link to a great article by world renowned Strength Coach Mike Boyle. I don’t need to say much cause he always does such a great job. Just know that results take time, and consistent effort over that time. https://strengthcoachblog.com/2009/12/23/training-is-like-farming/ Click Here and find the right training program for you!
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training philosophy
- Dec, 16, 2018
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High Performance Training Highlights
-March 24th, 2016- -by Sean Holmes- The High Performance Camp with Colin Doyle wrapped up on Tuesday (due to a make up session for one cancelled by weather) and again was a great success this year. We had 8 different organizations represented by the dedicated athletes who spent their time training and learning from one […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in The Toronto Rock, TheDA Athletes, Training videos
- Mar, 24, 2016
- 1 Comment.
A Day in the Life at The Dynamic Athlete
by Sean Holmes -November 25th, 2015- This is a busy time of year for TheDA as the Oakville Blades season is well under way and the Toronto Rock training camp is set to begin this weekend (so guys are in here more often ‘cramming’ their training in!) I wanted to share this quick timelapse video […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training facility, Training videos
- Nov, 25, 2015
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Perfecting the Chin Up
-November 6th, 2015- The Chin Up is easily one of the least favourites of our athletes. It’s tough and requires great strength relative to your bodyweight. Physics play a big role in Chin Ups, as taller athletes with longer levers are at a disadvantage. Below is a video of Jaclyn demonstrating a proper ChinUp, as […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training tips, Training videos
- Nov, 06, 2015
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High Performance Lacrosse Camp Ends
-April 8th, 2013- Last week marked the end of the 8 Week Reebok High Performance Lacrosse Camp featuring Dan Dawson. Not only did the athletes see some incredible results up in the weight room, but Dan and myself noticed a significant improvement in their play on the turf as well. We were blessed with a […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training programs
- Apr, 08, 2013
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High Performance Lacrosse Training Camp (VIDEO)
-February 19th, 2013- Video from Day 3 of the High Performance Lacrosse Training Camp featuring Dan Dawson sponsored by Reebok Lacrosse. The Strength portion of the training is 1 hour long and focuses on developing Power and Full Body Strength. Some of the exercises featured in the video are the Trap Bar Deadlift, Incline Dumbell […]
- Posted by Sean Holmes
- Posted in Training videos
- Feb, 19, 2013
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