Alex Picazo

unfortunately, that's quite untrue. he DOES know a small amount about the business side of it, which will benefit him and the team ~ maybe he'll be the one to finally get some WORK done out there. as far as the strength coaching, his methods produce bulky, inflexible muscles and the wrestlers have no respect for him; doesn't sound like the formula for success to me.

Give the guy a break. It's obvious to me that Alex is excited about his new position and helping OSU wrestling where he can. I'm sure he has good rapport with the wrestlers and they can relate to him. Like everyone, you gotta start somewhere and he will be growing and learning alot himself as time progresses. He admitted himself that it's the "behind the scene" concept that supports the overall goal of producing more national champions and elevating OSU wrestling. Everyone brings their own talents to the table so to speak. Alex will contribute much and I like the display of enthusiasm he expresses.

the (sad) truth about alex picazo is that he IS strong, but he clearly doesn't know how to accurately apply sport-specific technique . . . at least not from looking at what he did to HIMSELF. as a coach for competitive weight lifters, strong man competitors, etc. he's top-notch; hire him tomorrow. but when it comes to wrestling . . . i guess i'd just REALLY hate to see the future of tOSU wrestlers become as unbelievably inflexible (and therefore unable to finish a move) as alex picazo.

No axe to grind herewith OSU. I think their record can speak for itself. You are the one that ask all the questions. I have been in the strength business a long time beore Alex was probably born. I believe in sport specific strength training and realize there are more than one way to skin a cat. I take offense when a newbie makes uninformed comment like he did with the benchpress. Before you go off on that comment and unsound reasoning that you have demonstrated at this point , I am done dealing with the exchange. You have chosen to be Alex's little boy and lack the intellect to understand good logic!

TF. It seems as though you are just looking for a reason to bash OSU and their strength training. In the interview you hear the person ask Picazo about the workout that he had just put Ryan through. All he did was describe what he did and the phylosophy behind that workout. What's your deal? It seems as though you personally have a problem with Picazo doing their strength stuff. And what makes you the authority as to whether or not Picazo has enough experience? I've actually done some of his workouts and they were the best ones I have ever done for wrestling.

Picazo is right though - it doesnt matter how strong you are in the weight room. I know a lot of guys who were monsters in the weight room, but terrible wrestlers. The idea is to work muscles that you will use while wrestling. Otherwise, you are lifting for no reason (except to be strong....). If your "wrestling" muscles are strong or conditioned, then it wont matter how strong you are.

Great comeback JI ! The point here is pretty obvious to most and thank you for helping point it out.. If a person has a limited time to present something then they should present something in a clear manner. Are you insinuating that because it is OHIO STATE that it is flawless. This guy is a young man that lacks experience and is trying to buy into someone else clique. I am surprsied he didn't use the big word like I am working on core strength.

TF. Don't you think that Ohio State's strength training might be a little more complex and in depth than the 3 minutes that their coach had time to get into. You can't listen to a small example that the coach gives and then act as if that is the only dimension of their workouts. Since you used that lame Ford ananlogy here is one for you. If you see someone talking about the technique of teaching a lateral drop in a two minute interview, do you say they are a bad coach because they only teach throws and you need more than throws to be a good wrestler? No. You assume that the lateral drop just one move in the series of moves he teaches in the room. So why come to such a dramatic conclusion just by listening to 2 minutes of this video.

Plus, Picazo never said you didn't need strong arms, triceps, or chest. He just said it is more effective if you strengthen them in positions that you are actually in when wrestling. Ex. Do tricep pushdowns in a wrestling stance to work your triceps as apposed to laying on you back and doing close grip chest press.

I hope coach Ryan reads these comments and fires Picazo, TF, glad you know sooooo much!

Here is a flaw if you were going to buy a Ford wouldn't you go to the Ford Store ? What are this guy's strength credentials ? He claims to have powerlifted and did strong man competion. If you were going to get strong lift weights like the strongest guy's do and if you are going improve your wrestling work on your technique. If you go into a weight room , tear down your muscles , make them smaller and weaker by doing lots of reps with tiny weights how is that going to make you stronger ? Ask any real strength athelete how they feel when they go from doing fifteen reps for a month and then jump to a set of five and they will tell you " Man that was heavy". His olgic that a bench press won't help you is ridiculous. Don't you need strong arms to support your body ? The triceps support your biceps just like your quads support hamstrings. The worst thing in college sports is a University get's the best atheletes in the US and if they have them do the worst workouts they will still probably be successful due to their ability as an athlete. Recent reseach shows that 68% of football injuries actuall occurr in the wt. room before the athlete goes on the field.

What is the serious flaw in his logic?

i believe he does mean hands cut out for him... it's a training term meaning that you have to work harder without your hands so you end up working twice as hard.... and if you believe this then ohio state is the spot for you

There is a serious flaw in his logic !

Picazo training the Buckeyes for conditioning?

He most likely meant work cut out for him, but lets not split hairs here.

you definitely got your hands cut out for you...?