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by advath
Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Swing Up Faster and Stronger with Better Technique and Timing
Replies: 13
Views: 43114

Re: How to make your swing up stronger

For every action there is an equil and opposite reaction Shorter levers rotate faster than longer levers. The vaulters center of mass raises from the "tap" position (or full body extension top hand to trail for to pole tip) to full extension inverted ( feet, top hand, hips, shoulders, pole...
by advath
Sat Oct 31, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Swing Up Faster and Stronger with Better Technique and Timing
Replies: 13
Views: 43114

Re: How to make your swing up stronger

Hi Kirk. Thanks for the qurstions. Strength leads to speed. If you don't have the strength you won't have the speed. The 46 year old decathlete demonstrated 2 techniques in the video. 1: For speed he did a trail leg swing into a pike all the way to the bar then extended out. 2: He did the inversion ...
by advath
Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Swing Up Faster and Stronger with Better Technique and Timing
Replies: 13
Views: 43114

Swing Up Faster and Stronger with Better Technique and Timing

. Pole Vault Swing Up Rack Watch "Pole Vault Swing Up Workout" on YouTube https://youtu.be/NfptY9HR6k4 Swing Up Faster & Stronger with better Technique and Timing Made so the coach can push the vaulter using the rear push bar teaching the vaulter to use their leg swing and hip rise cor...
by advath
Sun May 10, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: SWING UP Faster & Stronger with Better Technique and Timing
Replies: 1
Views: 6781

SWING UP Faster & Stronger with Better Technique and Timing

. POLE VAULT SWING UP RACK Swing Up Faster & Stronger with Better Technique and Timing Made so the coach can push the vaulter using the rear push bar teaching the vaulter to use their leg swing and hip rise correctly. Elite pole vaulters use it to make their swing up faster and stronger with imp...
by advath
Sun May 10, 2015 5:06 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Drills to help with my vault?
Replies: 2
Views: 18809

Re: Drills to help with my vault?

The correct Biomechanical term for the shoulder action in the swing up is shoulder extension. The Pole Vault Swing Up Rack is the best most efficient training exercise to develop the hip flexor, abdominal and shoulder strength to make your swing long, strong and fast. The Pole Vault Swing Up Rack ma...
by advath
Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Pole Vault Safety
Topic: Incidents Involving Winged Box Collars
Replies: 22
Views: 70454

Re: Incidents Involving Winged Box Collars

2/28/23015
At the Santa Margarita HS Invitational, a California, witnessed by CIF Official Michael Ramoska
Between the red lines is over the box. The pole tip hit where that black dot is and bounced up above the back of the box into the pit above the back of the box pad.
by advath
Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: Building strength and balance for the top of the vault
Replies: 0
Views: 15701

Building strength and balance for the top of the vault

Advantage Athletics athletes and some of the top high school pole vaulters and an NCAA Champion have been using The Topper for years. The goal with a good fast swing is to get inverted and realign with the pole. This devise helps you feel where that balance on the pole is without ever having to run ...
by advath
Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:11 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: "The Topper" exercise for the TOP OF THE POLE VAULT
Replies: 0
Views: 5945

"The Topper" exercise for the TOP OF THE POLE VAULT

The goal with a good fast swing is to get inverted and realign with the pole. This devise helps you feel where that balance on the pole is without ever having to run down the runway. It helps you build strength to go up the line of the pole without falling toward the crossbar without ever having to ...
by advath
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: Pit, Standards, Base Pads and Box For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3830

Re: Pit, Standards, Base Pads and Box For Sale

Thanks everyone. Sold. I may have another 1 or 2 in September. Drop me a message if you're interested.
by advath
Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: Pit, Standards, Base Pads and Box For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3830

Pit, Standards, Base Pads and Box For Sale

Gill Pole Vault Pit looks, works and feels like it has never been used! 16'6" wide / 21' front to back / 15'9" from back of box to back of pit. 32" tall The foam, vinyl and mesh are in great shape. Ontrack 7' to 17' Standards in great shape. Gill Slanted Base Protector Pads with measu...
by advath
Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: 2 Former Pole Vaulters Pole Vault After a High School Meet
Replies: 4
Views: 4410

Re: 2 Former Pole Vaulters Pole Vault After a High School Meet

That's Mark Wilchinsky… Charlie Eulo did come by ND many years ago.

"Don't let the body take over!" Joe Fogelstrum

There is a plaque with a dedication to Joe Fogelstrum next to the runways at Notre Dame now.

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