Accessory Onslaught #1: The Squat

My first 3-part article series dealt with how you can use biomechanics and technique to improve your total. However, choosing the right exercises and performing them correctly in your daily workouts can go a long way to improving your total as well. This first article will describe common exercises performed to improve your squat. Primary […]

Iron Evolution #3: Recovery 101

In our daily struggle to get bigger and stronger, most of us have tried numerous training programs that all promised unbelievable gains. Put 100 pounds on your squat or 50 pounds on your bench press in 6 weeks; the emphasis always seems to be on the training program rather than what you do OUTSIDE OF […]

Accessory Onslaught #2: The Bench Press

In part one of this series, I discussed how employing specific assistance lifts can improve your poundage’s in the squat. In part two, I will give you plenty of exercises that will help you build a stronger, more powerful bench press. Beyond that, I’ll give you plenty of exercises to keep your shoulders healthy as […]

Accessory Onslaught #3: The Deadlift

In this final installment of the Accessory Onslaught series, I am going to give you the tools necessary to develop a big time deadlift. Deadlifts, like the squat and bench, can be built with a mix of smart training, hard work, and proper exercise selection. This article will cover a few of the exercises that […]

Iron Evolution #1: Diet and Nutrition

Think back since you’ve started training: How many sets and reps articles have you read? And going beyond that, how many have you actually tried? The truth is that everyone is looking for the bullet-proof training regimen, guaranteed to put X amount of pounds on your frame or your lifts. What if I told you […]

Iron Evolution #2: Flexibility and Mobility

I’ve been told that what you say in the first paragraph of an article determines whether or not a reader will finish it; I would assume this is even truer regarding an article on flexibility! So what if I told you that something as simple as improving your flexibility could help keep you injury-free and […]

The Quest for Size And Strength

“A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Confucius The Quest for Size and Strength In other articles, I’ve written at length about functional anatomy, exercises to try and the like, but I wanted to write an article that summarizes the kind of training I’m all about. Some might call me […]

An Interview With Strength Coach Mike Robertson

This article originally ran on Bodybuilding.com This week I have a great interview with strength coach, Mike Robertson. Mike has some very solid information to share and I’ve read most of his articles – when you see anything by this guy, you know it’s high quality and can help you get bigger, stronger, faster… and […]

Program Design

Even seasoned veterans in the iron game often have difficulty writing complete training programs. Why not have one of the elite strength coaches in the game write yours for you? We will supply the training program, all you have to do is supply the hard work and dedication. Our programs will give you all the […]

Muscle Imbalances Revealed

Everyone here knows how big I am on continuing education. But what’s the biggest hurdle, or obstacle, that people run into when it comes to continuing ed? Money. And trust me guys, I get it. When you physically attend a seminar, expect to shell out around $1,000 by the time you factor in registration, travel, […]

Why should you sign up for the RTS Newsletter?

The Robertson Training Systems newsletter is written for everyone from the high-level fitness enthusiast and strength coach, all the way to the training newbie who is just getting their feet wet in the industry. When you sign-up for the RTS newsletter, you will immediately have full access to the following: A FREE 1-Hour Video on […]

Optimal Shoulder Performance

Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold have managed $1 billion in shoulders. Read that again: ONE BILLION dollars! But that’s not even what this post is about. Lately it seems as though people want black and white, a line in the sand that says “rehab starts here,” or “the personal trainer/strenth coach can work with someone […]

Low Back Seminar – Part 2

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