This article originally ran on T-Nation.com. Even though I have a home gym, it’s nice to get out from time-to-time and actually train around other human beings. This typically leads to some entertaining moments. However, what I often see from the “educated and certified fitness trainers” is appalling. Would you believe that many still assess […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview with Nate Green – Latest Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates I-FAST KB Seminar Registration The first official I-FAST seminar is lined up! Master RKC instructor Brett Jones will be coming to I-FAST on Saturday, January 24th, 2009. For […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview with internet icon Steve Shafley – Latest Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates Friday is the last day to get the early-bird discount on the 2009 Australian Seminar Series! Follow the link below to register. I look forward to […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Live from the ADA Conference – New Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates Time is running out to sign-up for the 2009 Australian Seminar Series! Just a heads up to anyone who wants to attend – the early bird discount will […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview: Eric Cressey on Unstable Surface Training – New Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates New article up! I had a new article go up at FigureAthlete.com last week; you can find it by following the link below: Breaking into […]
Continue ReadingIn This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview: Leigh Peele – New Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates New article up! I had a new article go up at T-Nation last week; you can find it by following the link below: My 5 “Ah-Ha” Moments MR on […]
Continue ReadingI didn’t know this, but evidently, the Monday following Black Friday is called Cyber Monday. So for all the people who can’t get their shopping fix over the weekend, they can always go online and pick up some product the next week! With that being said, Eric, Bill and I decided it would be a […]
Continue ReadingI can’t muster up a solid performance today, so here are my random thoughts for the week. – Everyone knows I’m a huge football fan. One of my favorite players (even though he’s not a Colt) is Marion Barber of the Dallas Cowboys. If you like hard-hitting, smash-mouth football, you have to like MB3. As […]
Continue ReadingI’m kind of a ‘net-head, so I love reading people’s blogs. I generally take 10-15 minutes every day to follow my favorites, and I’ve compiled a few that are quite good. Here are some great blog posts that I’ve read in the past week or two. I hope you enjoy them! Take Action – Alwyn […]
Continue ReadingAs always, I like to start these posts off with a little inspiration. Pictured to the left is my good friend and former Ball State University powerlifter Matt Wenning. I’m assuming this pic is from ~2002 or 2003. At the time, Matt was benching in high 400’s, maybe low 500’s. I got word (via the […]
Continue ReadingOriginally posted at www.t-nation.com AlwynCosgrove’s original “My 5 Ah-Ha Moments” got me thinking: what are my top 5? What are the most influential events in my life as a coach and trainer? The following are the top five defining moments in my coaching and athletic career. Enjoy! Ah-Ha Moment #1: Being strong is cool. At […]
Continue ReadingOriginally posted at www.t-nation.com Developing your lower traps is a guaranteed way to turn yourself into one sexy beast. Okay… maybe not… but they’re damn important, whether you know it or not. My interest in the lower traps developed from a discussion I had with Bill Hartman. We were discussing the need for better mobility […]
Continue ReadingOriginally posted at www.t-nation.com Last year, I wrote an article titled 28 Things I’m Learning. The key point being that I’m always learning and very few things in life are definite. My original goal for this piece was to write up 29 things I’ve learned since last year, since I’m a year older and (arguably) […]
Continue ReadingOriginally posted at www.t-nation.com Mobility and stability go together like peanut butter and jelly… spandex and cardio… Eric Cressey and Tony Gentilcore. Over the past few years, gentlemen much smarter than myself have been discussing the importance of mobility and stability at length. Stuart McGill, Mike Boyle, Gray Cook, Bill Hartman, and Eric Cobb all […]
Continue ReadingOriginally posted at www.t-nation.com Big backs are way cool. Whether it’s the back of a bodybuilder like Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman, a powerlifter like Ed Coan, or an Olympic lifter like Pyrros Dimas, big backs are a byproduct of moving heavy iron for an extended period of time. You can’t pump and cramp your […]
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