4strong Chicago

08/31/2013

Started: 13.7% Body Fat
Finished: 7.8% Body Fat
Gained 14 lbs. of muscle

Great job this summer Ray. We are very proud of all your hard work and dedication. Best of luck this year on the ice for Salisbury School in Connecticut.

03/05/2013

4strong is once again proud to announce the college signing of one of our own. Loyola Junior Gieriet Bowen has recently committed to Boston College where she will play Lacrosse for the Eagles. Gieriet is currently the 19th ranked lacrosse player nationally in the '14 class. The Eagles are lucky to have you. Congratulations from the 4strong family.

02/09/2013

Congratulations to Tanner Creel of the New Jersey Hitmen for his recent commitment to The United States Military Academy at West Point. The Army Black Knights Hockey team is lucky to have you. We are proud to say you are part of the 4strong family. Best of Luck!

12/12/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/meat-nuts-breakfast-champions/

The idea of having meat and nuts as breakfast was first introduced to me by world renowned strength…

10/02/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/media/articles/stay-strong-season-long-guide-in-season-training/

When I reevaluate players who haven’t trained throughout the season, I come across several issues. Typically, players…

09/30/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/articles/training-tips/stay-hydrated-optimal-performance/

One simple step to take towards becoming a better athlete is to drink more water. When dehydrated you will suffer from fatigue, lack of…

09/12/2012

4strong would like to thank Kyle, Tanner, Bryan, Corbin, Prince, Ray, Lyle, Grace and Gieriet for all their hard work and dedication. Great job training this summer. Best of luck this season. Here are a couple of clips put together during our summer training at 4strong.
Also we would like to give a special thanks to Core Fitness.

09/11/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/articles/strongman-training-football/

Forget about running 300 yard shuttles or 110 yard sprints for football. Training for these common football conditioning tests...

09/11/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/articles/stay-game-prevent-hamstring-pulls/

As training camp came to a close for the NFL there was one thing that stood out to me this preseason: Hamstring pulls were spreading through NFL...

08/28/2012

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/1534/Tip-423-Do-a-Needs-Analysis-to-Best-Train-for-Your-Sport.aspx

Follow the Poliquin Blog for strength training, fitness, supplement, tips, and recommendations from Charles Poliquin and other well-known coaches.

08/28/2012

08/16/2012

http://www.4strongchicago.com/articles/training-tips/12-perform-lateral-sled-drags-improve-lateral-speed-change-direction/

Improve lateral speed and the ability to change direction by implementing Side or Lateral Sled drags. Moving laterally or changing...