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Build Shoulder and Core Stability with Med Ball Arc Walks
When it come to writing programs, the exercises I use have to check a couple of boxes… They need to build better movement, They need to be challenging, and They need to be fun! The med ball arc walk covers all of these bases. Not only does it give you a ton of bang for […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Hate the Term “Movement Quality”
In the fitness industry, it’s funny to hear the phrases that flow in and out of our vocabulary over the years. And one phrase that’s been around far too long is “movement quality.” I’ll get to that in a minute, but for now, let me tell you a quick story… A few weeks back young […]
Continue ReadingBecky Rogers on the Science and Practice of Ultra-Endurance Racing
Becky Rogers is a an ultra-endurance athlete, microbiologist and mother of 4. Her list of accomplishments in the ultra world are too numerous to list here, but let’s just say 50 mile races might consist of a warm-up to her! In this show, Becky and I talk about how a trained microbiologist became a hardcore […]
Continue ReadingBuild Rotary Core Stability with the Pallof Press
As trainers and coaches, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to train our core. But sometimes, it’s easy to fall back into our staple exercises – you know, the planks, bears, dead bugs, etc. And while those exercises are fantastic, one big limitation is that they’re all very focused on the sagittal plane […]
Continue Reading3 Tenets of Squat Technique and Overall Badassery
Note from MR: Tony Gentilcore is one of my favorite fitness writers, simply because he makes reading a ton of fun. In this article, he dives into three things you should consider when coaching or training the squat. And if you enjoy this article, definitely check out Tony’s Even More Complete Hip and Shoulder Blueprint, […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on the Biggest Coaching Mistakes in Speed Training
Lee Taft is a speaker, consultant and coach for people across the globe who want to get faster. Whether it’s working with high-level athletes, or taking a staff and helping them take their speed game to the next level, Lee is a guy that can help you get there in record time. In this show, […]
Continue ReadingThe 3 Biggest Squat Set-up Mistakes
When I was in Seattle a few weeks back, my entire presentation revolved around rebuilding the big lifts. You see, I think too much of our lifting culture has been influenced by powerlifting. And while we know powerlifters are strong, is that who we should look to for coaching advice when it comes to our […]
Continue Reading10 Quotes and Mindset Tips to Help You Level Up in Life
With the recent launch of my Complete Coach Certification, traveling to Seattle to speak at Joel Jamieson’s Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach seminar, and fostering a new doggie, time has been limited to say the least! However, even though I didn’t link up with an industry insider this week, I think there’s a ton of great […]
Continue ReadingJae Chung on Coaching, Cuing and Building Relationships
Jae Chung worked as a coach at IFAST for seven years, coaching mostly general-population and fat loss clients. Before working at IFAST, Jae taught martial arts (primarily T’ai Chi Ch’uan), taught English in the Peace Corps, tutored writing to undergraduates and graduate students at Indiana University, and also taught violin lessons. Jae is currently enjoying […]
Continue ReadingHow to Bench Press without Lower Back Pain
Most everyone who goes to the gym enjoys bench pressing. And while it’s an awesome exercise for developing upper body strength, at the same time, it can really beat some people up. Sometimes it’s is the shoulders. Sometimes it’s the elbows. And sometimes, it’s the lower back. But in the words of Roberto Duran, “No […]
Continue ReadingDaniel Bove on Variability, Load Management and Winning in the NBA
Daniel Bove is currently serving as the Director of Performance for the Phoenix Suns. With the Suns, Daniel is tasked with managing the strength & conditioning and sports science departments. Before coming to Phoenix, Daniel worked as a strength & conditioning coach and applied sports scientist for the Atlanta Hawks. With a diverse background in […]
Continue ReadingBack Squat vs. Front Squat: What’s the Difference?
While people love to debate about whether the back squat or front squat is “better,” I think there’s a far more important question to ask… Namely, what are the DIFFERENCES between front and back squatting? In this short video I break it down for you. Enjoy! Now that you’ve watched the video, a few quick […]
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