Science Behind Tsunami Bar®
What is probably of most interest to strength and conditioning coaches is simply...
“Does it work?”
According to our data, the [Tsunami Bar®] improved power in some tests to a greater extent than the combined weight training program tested.
IMPROVED FUNCTIONAL POWER OVER A 5-WEEK
PERIOD : COMPARISON OF COMBINED WEIGHT
TRAINING TO FLEXIBLE BARBELL TRAINING,
ANTHONY CATERISANO , RANDOLPH HUTCHISON , CLARENCE PARKER, SCOTT JAMES, AND
STEPHEN OPSKAR - Department of Health Sciences, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina
From Our Users
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Why It Works
“An athlete that is trained in the correct use of the flexible Tsunami Barbell® is able to maximize the impulse forces for only a short period of time at critical points in a lift by properly timing their concentric contractions against the acceleration of the oscillating flexible barbell.
This stimulates strength development by recruiting maximal motor units similar to lifting a 1RM and enhances speed of muscle contraction once the bar changes direction, thereby allowing the athlete to minimize their Explosive Strength Deficit (ESD) and achieve optimum Power ( Explosive Strength = The Ability to Exert Force Quickly).
Data was observed using a specialized machine, not on persons. Do not expect these exact results. Visuals are an approximation of study data.
These results are achievable with the Tsunami Barbell® using submaximal weights, moving weights at maximal speeds, stimulating stabilizer muscles and accelerating through the end of the lift. The coach can determine which joint angle corresponds to specific athletic movements and instruct the athlete in when to apply the opposing force to the downward flex of the bar.”
– Tony Caterisano, PhD, FACSM, CSCS*D
Patented, studied,
PUBLISHED.
DEVISED BY EXPERTS
Tsunami Bar® Sports has compiled a world class diverse group of experts to help test, develop and implement Tsunami Bar® products and training methods. From a multiple gold medal winning athlete to a board certified cardiologist all bases are covered.
Guy Massi
Vince Michael Vismara
Mike Srock
Biography
United States Marine Corps Iraq veteran with 20+ years of competitive and performance training experience. Currently the owner and operator of Beast Built Athletics LLC and Beast Speed Academy, which specializes in athletic performance enhancement and speed skills. Still competing as a world class USA Masters Track & Field athlete, he is a World & American Record holder, World Masters Championship Silver Medalist, World Regional 400m Champion and also a National Champion sprinter. Dedrick is also known as a serious motivator with the passion for training athletes to succeed at all levels.
SSC, SCS, CES, CFSC, CTBS, CSSN
Website: mmscny.com
Email: [email protected]
Biography
With over twenty years in the strength and conditioning industry, Guy Massi is an internationally recognized speaker/presenter and the Director of Operations, Athletic & Curricular Development for Massi-Machado Strength & Conditioning, LLC. He is the creator of the HyperNova© Athletic Development & Functional Fitness System©, which includes the curriculums of Cyclic Oscillatory Power Progressions© (C.O.P.P.) and Biomechanical Reactivity Training© (B.R.T.). Recognized for his expertise in the nuances associated with biomechanics, oscillation, amplitude, speed, stability and specialized motor learning and unit recruitment training, Tsunami Bar has asked Coach Massi onto its advisory board in a testing and programmatic development capacity. He is currently providing lead oversight in testing the products within the fitness, athletic development, sports performance, physical rehabilitation and movement restoration environments with his business associate Craig Machado, as well as his network associates Matt Cascioli, PT of Haven Physical Therapy and Dr. Gus Sofos of Sofos Chiropractic & Wellness. (All of which are NY based businesses)
Training Clients with Tsunami Bar
In a recent interview with Coach Massi, he stated, “I’ve been employing biomechanical reactivity, oscillation, amplitude, speed and stability training with my clients and athletes for over twenty years through the use of very elaborate, costly and restrictive kettlebell, band and progressive resistance set ups and riggings. I was often limited in complete and intended usage for safety reasons, yet still maintained the need for a product that would assist to achieve the additional speeds necessary for maximal acceleration and deceleration parameters required for inter and intramuscular development and coordination. With the advent of Tsunami Bar products, they have entered most, if not all of my developmental protocols. They have freed me to progress my work with Biomechanical Reactivity Training©, oscillation, amplitude, speed and stability training, and elevated motor unit recruitment protocols, while providing me with a less time consuming, yet more dynamic platform by which to train my clients and athletes. I have been able to reinvent my phases of training to be more inclusive in considering Rate of Force Development, Maximal Force, Force Endurance and the avoidance of Force Dissipation. Additionally, the products have afforded me a new means by to enhance my work throughout the various frames of movement. I only enjoin myself with projects that I am confident will complement the objectives of a healthy strength and conditioning industry. My intention is to work closely with Tsunami Bar in providing honest and accurate feedback, while assisting to provide my opinions as to the most effective means for trainers and strength coaches to infuse Tsunami Bar products into programming and achieve maximal efficacy. The learning curve is nominal, yet the results are profound. Additionally, the group behind Tsunami bar are industry leading professionals who provide and possess a legitimate degree of peer accountability.
International Training & Education Headquarters
The Tsunami Bar group demonstrates immense industry character and integrity in their agreement with my assessment that; Tsunami Bar products may not necessarily be the end-all-be-all for fitness, rehab and athletic development, however it is a revolutionary, multi-dimensional platform that cannot be ignored and is most definitely an integral, invaluable and necessary part thereof that will prove to be of paramount importance in expediting development on all levels. Tsunami bar has quite literally become the go to, revolutionary, progressive tool of choice.” Coach Massi is currently using Tsunami Bar products in developing athletes and fitness clients of all levels, as well as performing return-to-play programs for athletes, youth thru professional. Tsunami Bar plans to continue seeking the advice of Coach Massi in the further development, training and utilization of products, as well his contributing to the development and composition of Tsunami Bar training and developmental protocols. He currently has the first Tsunami Bar International Training & Education Headquarters located within his New York facilities.
Director of Speed & Strength, Byrnes High School
Biography
During Mike Srock’s 20 years at J. F. Byrnes High School, the Rebels have accumulated more then half of the athletic program’s 29 state championship titles. The Rebels hold the distinction of earning the 2008 National NIKE SPARQ Training Challenge.
Certifications
- NASE – Certified Speed Specialist Level II
- USA Weightlifting – National Coach – Level III
- USA – Wrestling – Bronze Level Coach
- Tsunami Bar – Certified Coach
- Kettlebell Concepts – Certified Coach
A Football Dynasty
Amongst the many accomplishments during Srock’s tenure, the Rebel Football team has appeared in the South Carolina AAAA Football State Championship game nine times, winning eight State Championships. The most recent championship was in 201l. The Rebels Football team have compiled a 222-43 record since 2000. Helping the Rebels win state titles has only been part of his tenure at Byrnes High School. Since Srock took over the strength program, the Rebels have sent an astounding 70 players to post-season games (33 football players to the Shrine Bowl All-Star Game, 37 players North/South Game); earned three (3) Mr. Football Player Awards (the best player in the state).
The Rebels currently have more active football players in the NCAA than ANY other program in South Carolina, and have been recognized nationally by Maxpreps.com as a leader in Division 1 athlete production.
By the Numbers
In addition to the success of the football program, Coach Srock programs and trains every sport (male and female) for Byrnes High. Below is a list of accomplishments that teams have achieved from Srock’s program:
- 25 State Strength Meet Champions.
- The volleyball team won the State Championship in 2009.
- The boys basketball team won the State Championship in 2016.
- The softball team won State Championships in 2005, 2014, and 2017.
- The baseball team won the SC Upper-State Title and played for the SC State Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
- The Boys Cross Country won State Titles in 2000 and 2001.
- In 2019, the Boys Track & Field Team won their first state title in school history.
Leading with a Vision
Coach Srock was elected to the South Carolina Strength Coaches Hall of Fame in 2017 and is the current Vice-President of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association. Since 1999, Srock has been a Region Director for the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association (SCHSSCA) and was President of the SCHSSCA from 2008-2011. In addition, Srock is on the NASE National Board of Directors and serves on the NASE National Certification Board and is the State Director for South Carolina.
While maintaining an active leadership role within the state, he also maintains a presence in national venues. He currently serves on the Sports Performance Board for SF-7X, the Advisory Board for the South Carolina Chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a Strategic Partner for High School Strength, and a Legendary Coach with (Ph)UEL 5.0., a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), and a member of the Tsunami Bar Sports Advisory Board.
Recognitions & Honors
Srock has won numerous Coach of the Year honors over the years. A selection of his accomplishments are listed below:
- 2000: USA Weightlifting East Coach Gold Satellite Center Coach of the Year
- 2001: USA Weightlifting East Coach Gold Coach of the Year
- 2001: Strength Coach of the Year, South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association
- 2007: Strength Coach of the Year, South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association*
*(First two time winner of the award) - 2008: Max-Emfinger All-American Bowl staff as strength and defensive line coach.
- 2016: Assistant Coach of the Year for the SCACA
- 2017: South Carolina Strength Coaches Hall of Fame Speaking at Clinics
Srock has presented his Speed and Strength Program at many clinics including the University of Tennessee, NSCA State Level Clinic (four times), NC State Basketball Clinic, Wake Forest University (four times), Wofford College (four times), NASE Certification Clinic (four times), Charleston Southern University FCA Clinic, the SCHSSCA Development Clinic, and Summer Strong (all 12 years it has been held). Srock has also appeared on National Pod Casts for Smarter Team Training and Iron Game Chalk Talk and High School Strength Coach. Most recently, Srock was a presenter at the 2018 NHSSCA National Clinic.
Published Author
Coach Srock wrote 101 Fundamentals for Football Speed, published by Coaches Choice Publishing Company in 2010. That same year, Coaches Choice also produced two instructional DVD’s, both of which were directed by Srock. Currently, Srock and Dr. George Dintiman (and NASE) are working on a new book, Essentials of Modern Sports Speed Training.
Personal
Srock is married to the lovely Judy and has two daughters, Carre and Teresa; a granddaughter, Sterling; three grandsons, Raven, Ryo and Nikolas; GREAT granddaughter, Alexandria Leigh and GREAT grandson, Pierce. All of these wonderful people are the joys of his life!
Vince Michael Vismara, M.D.
Specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- USMLE Step I, Step II and STEP III – passed
- Internal Medicine – board certified, August 2000
- Cardiovascular Disease – board certified, November 2003
- Recertified in November 2013
- Interventional Cardiology – board certified, November 2004
- Recertified in November 2014
- South Carolina State Physician Licensure #29716
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration #BV7095501
- South Carolina Controlled Substances Practitioner #20-29716
- St. Louis University 1988 – 1992, Bachelors of Arts: Psychology – Graduated Cum Laude
- St. Louis University 1992 -1993, Post Baccalaureate Studies in Anatomy
- St. Louis University School of Medicine 1993 – 1997, Doctorate of Medicine
- University of Connecticut Health Center 1997 – 2000, Internal Medicine Residency
- UMASS/St. Vincent Hospital 2000 – 2003, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
- UMASS/St. Vincent Hospital 2003 – 2004, Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
- Fellow of Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine – University of SC School of Medicine
- Measurement of Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels During Stress Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Attempt to Quantify its Response to Ischemia
- ARRIVE 2- US Safety Registry for the TAXUS Express 2 Paclitaxal-Eluting Stent Co-Investigator
- CHAMPION PCI Study- Cangrelor versus Standard Therapy to Achieve Optimal Management of Platelet Inhibition- Principal Investigator
- SPIRIT IV Clinical Trial- A Clinical Evaluation of the XIENCE V Everolimus Eluting Coranary Stent System in the Treatment of Subjects with De Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions- Co Investigator
- DART Study- Diagnosing Adverse Drug Reactions Registry-Regional Principal Investigator
- PLATINUM Diversity Study- Outcomes with Promus PREMIER Stent in Women and Minorities- Principal Investigator
- LOWER Study-Lomitapide Observational Worldwide Evaluation Registry-Principal Investigator
- TWILIGHT Study-Ticagrelor with Asprin or Alone in High Risk Patients after Coronary Intervention-Co Investigator
- EMPEROR-Preserved Study-Empagliflozin Out Come Trial in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure with Preserved Injections Fraction- Co Investigator
- PROVIDE Study-Patient Reported Outcomes In Vestigation following Initiation of Drug Therapy with Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsarten) in Heart Failure-Co Investigator
- Prisma Health Cardiovascular Council-Cardiovascular Representative
- Director of the Catheterization Lab,Richland Medical Center,Palmetto Health October 2013-Present
- Director of the Peripheral-Cardiovascular Clinic, Fallon Clinic 2005-2007
- Vision 20/20-Boston Scientific- Advisor/Contributor Targeted at Building Collaboration with Physician Leaders on Emergent Product Technologies Service Initiatives and Unmet Clinical Needs.
Outstanding Medical Educator as Acknowledged by the Department of Medicine of St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center, June 2001, 2002 and 2003.
Golf, Running, Hunting, Fishing
TSUNAMIBAR® Studies & Patents
Comparison of Peak Ground Reaction Force, Joint Kinetics and Kinematics, and Muscle Activity Between a Flexible and Steel Barbell During the Back Squat Exercise
91: Prediction of Ground Reaction Forces of Flexible Barbells using their Bar End Displacement
92: Comparison of Peak Ground Reaction Forces at Natural Frequencies of a Flexible Barbell
A Comparison of the Olympic Barbell to Tsunami Barbell® Force Production
Improved Functional Power Over a 5-Week Period: Comparison of Combined Weight Training to Flexible Barbell Training