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January 23rd, 2009
We’re going to do things a little bit differently in this newsletter. Instead of following our usual format, I want to give you a little tour of the new site and other places you’ll find me on the web. The first thing you’ll notice every time you hit the home page is that the blog […]
Continue ReadingExercise of the Week: Face Pulls
In this edition of Exercise of the Week, I’m going to feature the face pull. The face pull is an excellent exercise for developing the low and middle trapezius, as well as the external rotators of the shoulder. Key points to remember when performing this exercise include: – Keep your chest out! Many will collapse […]
Continue ReadingMy Favorite Products of 2008 – Fat Loss Edition
In lieu of my new article going up at FigureAthlete.com (which you can find HERE), I thought I’d keep rolling with the fat loss discussion. Let me begin by saying I don’t consider myself a fat loss “expert.” If you need to go from 6% to 4% body fat, there are better coaches out there. […]
Continue ReadingLow Back Pain – Cause or Symptom?
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been prepping for my upcoming seminars in both Australia and Boston. One of my primary presentations is on low back pain, and, as always, it’s caused me to really examine everything I do. When examining someoen with low back pain, it’s important to note if the back pain […]
Continue ReadingSimple tips to squat deeper
One question I get all the time is, “My back tucks under when I squat – is this ok? And how can I fix it?” To answer the first question, no, it’s not ok. This tucking, buttwinking, or whatever you want to call it puts the spine under repetitive flexion. Do it long enough and […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 14th, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.02 In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Exclusive interview with Strength Coach Dewey Nielsen – Latest Articles Robertson Training Systems Updates Last chance to sign-up for the I-FAST kettlebell seminar! January 24th is closing in on us with quickness! If you’d like to learn from Brett Jones (one […]
Continue ReadingI am vanilla
I am sooooo vanilla. I came to this realization yesterday. In ~5 weeks I’m supposed to do a presentation for Mike Boyle’s staff, and I have no clue what I’m going to talk about. Sure, I could give them one of the presentations from my Aussie seminars, but I’m not sure they want to sit […]
Continue ReadingBTEA or the Indy Seminar Series?
One question I get all the time from trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike is, how do I choose between the Indy Seminar Series and Building the Efficient Athlete? While there are definite similarities between the two, there are also enough differences to make them each valuable in their own right. Here’s a brief rundown, assuming […]
Continue ReadingExercise of the Week: Split-Stance Cable Push
I’m going to start a new segment of the blog, appropriately titled “The Exercise of the Week.” In this case, I’ll post a new or old exercise and reasons why you may want to include it in your programming. The first exercise up on our list is the split-stance cable push. This exercise is excellent […]
Continue ReadingFacts and Fallacies of Corrective Exercise
This article originally ran on T-Nation.com. Corrective exercise is the new “functional training.” Functional training started out with the best intentions. Well-meaning physical therapists got their clients off the leg extension machines and had them do exercises that mimicked everyday life. Somewhere along the line, though, it turned into people balancing on wobble boards, doing […]
Continue ReadingThe “knead” for soft-tissue work
I get questions all the time about soft-tissue work. Do I need it? What methods are best? How can I find a good practitioner? Unfortunately, these aren’t easy questions to answer. Chances are if you train consistently, whether that’s running, biking, sports, or hitting the iron, you could probably benefit from soft-tissue work. I can […]
Continue ReadingOther great content this week….
In an effort to highlight the best and brightest on the web, here are some great resources I’ve come across in the past week. Enjoy! Mike Reinold – The Use of Postoperative Bracing I came across Mike a while back on Twitter, and he does a great job reviewing some of the current literature on […]
Continue ReadingDo you realize the power of momentum?
Do you realize the power of momentum? When things are going good, you can’t be stopped! Your feel stronger and more energized during your workouts. Your professional life hits new highs. You feel more balanced and at peace with your personal life, too. But what happens when momentum stalls? Or worse yet, slips in the […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 5th, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.01 In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Are you facing the (injury) facts? – Latest Articles Robertson Training Systems Updates Last chance to sign-up for the I-FAST kettlebell seminar! January 24th is closing in on us with quickness! If you’d like to learn from Brett Jones (one of […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: When to incorporate speed/power drills
I was recently asked when the best time to incorporate speed/power drills into a program is. This could include sprints, plyometrics/jumps, medicine ball work, etc. I would also lump technical training into this category as well, because the rules of training are generally the same. It’s generally regarded that if your goal is to become […]
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