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5 Mistakes You Are Making with Olympic Lifts

on September 26, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: So needless to say, I’ve got quite a few irons in the fire right now. Yesterday I had a 7-hour video shoot with STACK.com. This week is nutty as I’ve got approximately 1,087 things going on. And oh yeah – our Physical Preparation Summit is coming up fast. So when Wil Fleming […]

Physical Preparation with Jay DeMayo

on September 23, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Jay DeMayo is in his 10th year as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Richmond, and his eighth year working with the men’s basketball team. Jay and I met in 2012 when he asked me to speak at his Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar. If you’ve never heard of it before, it’s […]

RTS Coaching: Lazy Way to Rack 2-KB’s

on September 21, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I’m a huuuuuuggggeeee fan (in my best Donald Trump voice) of 2-KB work. Whether it’s squatting, lunging, stepping up or anything in between, it’s one of my favorite ways to load athletes. Not only do you get the benefit of loading the anterior core to a high degree, but I also think you can really […]

Applied Technology in Training and Rehab

on September 19, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Adam Loiacono is one of my favorite guys to talk shop with. He first came and hung out at our facility over Christmas break, and we immediately hit it off because or our mutual love of soccer (and John Cone’s hair). As a physical preparation coach and sports scientist for the MLS’ […]

Physical Preparation with Steve Barrick

on September 16, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Steve Barrick is currently in his 7th year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Indianapolis. Before that, he was a high school strength and conditioning coach for 7 years as well. Steve and I first met several years ago when he was an attendee at the Diagnosis Fitness seminar. I’m […]

RTS Coaching: Hip Postion on 2-KB Front Squats

on September 14, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I’m a huge fan of 2-kettlebell front squats. In fact, with a lot of my athletes that I may only have in for a short period of time, it’s my go-to squatting progression. Not only can you load it up fairly quickly, but it’s almost impossible to screw up. Almost. As with most lifts, the […]

6 Ways to Improve My Training Programs

on September 13, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I have one simple goal in life: To get better every day. Now keep in mind – I said it was a simple goal. But definitely not an easy one 🙂 And while this goal applies in all areas of my life, it’s really evident when it comes to my coaching and programming. I have […]

Physical Preparation with Ron McKeefery

on September 9, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Ron McKeefery is currently the Vice President of Performance and Education for Plae Sports Performance Flooring, but he’s been a physical preparation coach for the past 20 years. And while he’s spent time in the NFL, he’s most well known for his work in the collegiate ranks, where he’s been named a 2-time collegiate strength […]

RTS Coaching: Floor Coming UP on Squats

on September 7, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

If you’ve followed my site for any extended period of time, you know that my thoughts on the squat have changed pretty drastically over the years. As a powerlifter, my goal was to hoist as much weight as possible, by any means possible. So low bar, wide stance, bent-over torso squattin’ was all fine and […]

Physical Preparation with Tony Gentilcore

on September 2, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Tony Gentilcore is one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance and worked there as a coach from 2007-2015. He now runs his own studio in Boston called CORE where he still trains athletes and general population clients from all walks of life. I originally met Tony all all the way back in 2006, and […]

RTS Coaching: Leg Lowering

on August 31, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

As you probably already know, I think core training is a big deal. Whether it’s improving starting position, keeping athletes healthy, or making them more awesome in the gym or on the field, core training is a consistent theme in all of my programs. Today, I want to share you with you one of my […]

Tips for Client-Centered Coaching

on August 29, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: I’m a big fan of Todd Bumgardner. Both he and Chris Merritt are guys I truly feel “get it” when it comes to training clients and athletes. (And if you missed Todd’s podcast last week, I’d definitely check it out – it’s a doozy.) So when Todd asked to write a guest […]

Physical Preparation with Todd Bumgardner

on August 26, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Todd Bumgardner is a guy who I’d heard about for a years, but didn’t actually meet until this past January at a seminar here at IFAST. Needless to say, he’s a guy I have a ton of respect for and who is doing things the right way. Now let me tell you something up front […]

My Top 5 Fitness Apps

on August 22, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Ever since Al Gore invented the internet, technology has seen explosive growth. And in recent years, one of the biggest areas of growth in our world comes in the form of “fitness apps.” Whether it’s interval timers, apps to help improve sleep and recovery, or guided meditations, there are literally thousands fitness apps out there. […]

Physical Preparation with Luka Hocevar

on August 19, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Luka Hocevar is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and more importantly, he’s someone I consider a close friend. The bottom line is if you want someone who knows both the training and business sides of his industry, he’s definitely someone you want to know about. In this wide-ranging interview Luka and […]