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Performance Training Exercise: Overhead Press - One Arm
The “Overhead Press One-Arm” utilizes the Vertical Push Movement Pattern to develop explosive power for overhead tasks such as ground ladder raise and ceiling breach.
Performance Training Exercise: Shoulder Loaded Walking Lunge
The “Shoulder Loaded Walking Lunge” utilizes the Lunge Movement Pattern and will build lower body muscular strength and endurance for tasks such as hose deployment and carrying a hose bundle up flights of stairs.
The 3 Pillars of Firefighter Peak Performance
The 3 Pillars of Firefighter Peak Performance are Performance Mindset, Performance Lifestyle, and Performance Training. These are not arbitrary ideas, they are key concepts critical to mitigating injury risk, optimizing performance, and enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.
RESPONSE READY: LET’S JOIN FORCES FOR A HEALTHIER FIREFIGHTING COMMUNITY
My name is Ryan Provencher, founder of Firefighter Peak Performance. I want to share a bit about myself, my background, and my vision for supporting the overall well-being of firefighters like you.
Scoring the Workout is Part of the Workout: 5 Intentional Training Metrics to Optimize Your Performance
Scoring the workout is part of the workout when we refer to intentional physical training. The data collected during each workout is important in establishing a baseline level of performance and for tracking progress.