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5 Things You MUST Do Before You Squat
Do you want to squat deeper? Or with less pain and more mobility? If so, you need to watch this video! In it, I breakdown 5 SIMPLE things you can do before squatting to make sure you’re warmed up and and feeling RIGHT before you squat. Give it a shot – I think it’ll make […]
Continue ReadingNeal Valera and Dennis Dunphy on Unlocking Your Mobility, Athleticism and Performance with The Stick
As you’ve gotten older, have you felt your body getting tighter? Have you lost some of that athleticism you had in your youth? Or do you just want to get back into moving and feeling great? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode with Neal Valera and Dennis Dunphy. Neal is a former […]
Continue ReadingDerek Hansen: Why Are We Seeing More Achilles Tendon Ruptures Than Ever Before?
Derek Hansen been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. Originally working in Track and Field, Derek has expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development. He has since worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a […]
Continue ReadingJoey Burton on Principles, Communication and Decision-Making in Skill Development
Joey Burton is an NBA skills trainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He’s coached athlete at virtually every level of the sport, but is most well-known for helping NBA players hone their shooting skills. In this episode, Joey and I take deep dives into the world of skill development, coaching and communication. We talk about […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Run Better Group Workouts
Group workouts don’t have to be cookie-cutter, and they definitely DO NOT have to suck. While large group workouts will never be as individual as private or 1-on-1 sessions, there are several simple things we can do to immediately improve the results of these sessions. In this video, I’m going to break down 3 simple […]
Continue ReadingDr. Stuart McGill on Assessing, Rehabbing and Training the Spine
Dr. Stuart McGill is often considered to be the world’s foremost expert on spinal biomechanics. His patient list ranges from the general population to some of the world’s most elites athletes, and his work has produced over 240 peer reviewed journal papers and 4 books. In this mashed up replay from two of my most […]
Continue ReadingCoaching and Cuing Half-Kneeling
If you’re looking to improve mobility, core strength, or just move and feel better, you need to be using half-kneeling in your workouts. But here’s the thing – lots of people are using half-kneeling, but I’m not sure they’re always doing it RIGHT. So in this short video, I breakdown half-kneeling and talk about: The […]
Continue ReadingRandom Thoughts on Training
The longer I’m around the fitness game, the more I realize how hard it must be for a new client or athlete to discern what “really works.” After all, you’ve got people in the strength game saying you only need to squat, bench and deadlift. On the other hand, there are people that are claiming […]
Continue ReadingRyan Patrick on Filling Empty Buckets and Integrating Tech in the Private Sector
If you’re a strength and conditioning or physical preparation coach who wants to level up your assessment and sports science game, then you’re going to love this episode. Ryan Patrick is owner of Peak Fitness & Sports Training (aka PeakFAST) in Erlanger, Kentucky. In the years that I’ve known Ryan he’s been a competitive powerlifter, […]
Continue ReadingAthletic Rowing
If your only goal in life is to build a huge upper back, this isn’t the video for you. However, if you want to have a strong upper back, while maintaining your mobility and athleticism, this will DEFINITELY help! In this video, I breakdown the following: Why heavy, bilateral rowing is great for strength and […]
Continue ReadingJuly Q&A: HRV, Young Athlete Development, and Recapturing Shoulder Motion
It’s hard to believe it’s almost August, so we’ve got to knock out our monthly Q&A for July! These are actually getting more fun as we go, as I think we’ve got a great blend of higher-level, philosophical questions combined with some nitty gritty, “try this today” practical application as well. Plus, with the inclusion […]
Continue ReadingAthletic Pressing
If you’re looking to build huge, showy muscles or bench press weights equivalent to compact cars, by all means bench press ‘til the cows come home. BUT, if you’re looking to improve your strength while also maintaining your athleticism, it may be time to find some different alternatives! In this short-video, I breakdown the following: […]
Continue ReadingJoel Jamieson on Zone 2 Training, Smarter Conditioning and Maximizing Recovery
If you’re serious about improving your health and conditioning, or just living a longer and healthier life, you’re going to LOVE this episode. Joel Jamieson is a mentor, friend, and someone I deeply respect in our industry. He’s the author of the Ultima MMA Conditioning book, developer of the Morpheus fitness app and creator of […]
Continue Reading3 Questions You MUST Answer to Be a Successful Trainer or Coach
If you’re serious about becoming a better trainer or coach, at some point you need to ask yourself some big questions. For instance, what’s your philosophy when it comes to training? What groups or populations do you want to serve? And assuming this is a career (and not a hobby), what are you going to […]
Continue ReadingMedicine Ball Training 101
Want to learn more about medicine ball training? Then this is the video for you! While definitely not all encompassing, this is a great video to help you better understand how I use and implement medicine ball training with my clients and athletes. Here’s a brief overview of what I cover: Why we do we […]
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