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Mmm Ice Cream – Nom Nom Nom

on April 28, 2009 | by

We’re going to mix it up a bit today, as I’ve got a guest video blog from DC personal trainer Josef Brandenburg. Josef always has a knack for tweaking foods to make them healthier, so I thought some of you might enjoy his home-made ice cream recipe. Commercially available “carb controlled” ice cream has 4 […]

Training the Newbie

on April 27, 2009 | by

A common theme that you hear frequently nowadays is that young trainees need to get strong. And while I can definitely get behind that thought process, it has to come in due time. In his book Science and Pratice of Strength Training, Zatsiorsky recommends up to three years of general preparatory work before getting into […]

Complete Core Training

on April 24, 2009 | by

Originally published at T-Nation.com Complete Core Training Getting Bigger and Better From Your Center by Mike Robertson The best exercises don’t have to be “new” to be effective. I think we can all agree that big, basic exercises like squats, deads, and pull-ups should be the cornerstone of any program. One of the great things […]

Exercise of the Week: Blast Strap Flutters

on April 23, 2009 | by

Today’s exercise of the week is one of my favorite new core exercises – blast strap flutters. Keep in mind, these are an advanced exercise! If you haven’t mastered the ab wheel rollout, then you have no business upgrading to these. In this case, you’ll need either blast straps or gymnastic rings. Set it up […]

Intensity vs. Intelligence

on April 22, 2009 | by

Several of us from IFAST went out to dinner last night, and we were discussing the difference between “intense” training and “intelligent” training. Before we begin, I’m not trying to suggest the two are mutually exclusive. In fact, the best programs seamlessly meld the two. However, quite often you’ll see programs that lean too hard […]

April 22nd, 2009

on April 22, 2009 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.09 In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Recapping the RKC Robertson Training Systems Updates Don’t forget about the Customer Appreciation Sale! You only have a day and a half left to save 15% on all Robertson Training Systems and EricCressey.com products! Here’s what you can purchase, along with […]

Four Kettlebell Moves for a Bigger Powerlifting Total

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at DragorDoor.com Four Kettlebell Moves for a Bigger Powerlifting Total Mike Robertson Powerlifters are a resourceful group; we’ll do damn near anything to add pounds to our lifts and grow our total. Go to any powerlifting gym today and you’ll likely see lifters using bands, chains, dragging sleds, and other various tools to […]

Mike Rants: Too Much of a Good Thing?

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at FLzine.com You’d think that with me being a “mobility guy,” I’d lead this off with a quote alluding to the fact that mobility is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I’d then write an entire article supporting that fact, and follow it up with a slick sales pitch to make some extra […]

Mike Rants: Corrective Exercise

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at FLzine.com If I hear the term “corrective exercise” used in a disparaging sense one more time, I’m going to take up sword swallowing as a part time hobby. I guess I get fed up with the term because people try to use it in a negative fashion to bash my colleagues or […]

Foundational Fat Loss

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at FigureAthlete.com Foundational Fat Loss by Mike Robertson Let me tell you a nasty little secret: People want to make fat loss a controversial topic. In fact, the more secretive and confusing people make it, the more likely they are to get you to pay exorbitant amounts of money on the latest diet, […]

Developing Divine Delts

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at FigureAthlete.com Developing Divine Delts by Mike Robertson Even if your goal isn’t to win the next Figure Olympia, an arsenal of solid exercises will aid you in developing the physique you really want. Whether you aim to put on a little size or to simply refine what you have, your shoulders are […]

Yoga is Overrated

on April 21, 2009 | by

Originally published at FigureAthlete.com Yoga is Overrated by Mike Robertson Yoga is overrated. Yep, you heard that right. I don’t care what your GP, best friend’s niece, or US magazine told you. It just isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Is it bad? Absolutely not. In fact, I’ve done yoga myself in the past […]

Defending the Bench Press

on April 21, 2009 | by

This article was originally publisehd at EliteFTS.com Defending the Bench Press By Mike Robertson For www.EliteFTS.com The bench press is a great lift. Whether your goal is to develop a powerful overall physique or a barrel chest or just get brutally strong, the bench press can help you get there. Before we go any further, […]

Customer Appreciation Sale

on April 21, 2009 | by

So originally, I had this great idea to run a customer appreciation sale this month. We don’t run sales all that often, but we had one of these last year and it was fantastic. So I get everything all planned out, and then, what does Eric Cressey go and do? He PROPOSES! In all seriousness, […]

RKC Weekend Coming up

on April 15, 2009 | by

As many of you know, I’ll be heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the Russian Kettlebell Certification. Am I excited? Yes. A little nervous? Sure. But all in all, I expect it to be a great time. Kettlebells are something I’ve always been interested in, and I’m really hoping this weekend is going to take […]