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Conditioning coach sees team records fall, but lifting isn't the only goal
Carolina Panthers strength and conditioning coach Jerry Simmons drops to the carpet of his Ericsson Stadium office and assumes the " 'Bows and Toes" position. He rests on his elbows and toes, his body above the floor, straight and motionless.
Try it yourself, and it might be easy -- for 30 seconds or so. Simmons, who will turn 49 in two weeks, can do it for six minutes.
The rookies can't. Year after year, they show up and watch Simmons and then try the exercise, and it leaves many sore and shaken....more
Carolina Panthers strength and conditioning coach Jerry Simmons drops to the carpet of his Ericsson Stadium office and assumes the " 'Bows and Toes" position. He rests on his elbows and toes, his body above the floor, straight and motionless.
Try it yourself, and it might be easy -- for 30 seconds or so. Simmons, who will turn 49 in two weeks, can do it for six minutes.
The rookies can't. Year after year, they show up and watch Simmons and then try the exercise, and it leaves many sore and shaken....more
