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RTS Coaching: Finishing the Push-up

on May 25, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

When it comes to training, virtually anyone and everyone includes push-ups in their programming. Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose body fat, or become a better athlete, well-performed push-ups can help you get there. I’m a huge fan of the push-up for obvious reasons – and if it’s not obvious, grab a cup […]

5 Things I Wish Someone Would’ve Told Me About Coaching

on May 23, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

In the summer of 2000, my life changed forever. I thought I wanted to do something in fitness, and the thought of being a personal trainer or strength coach sounded pretty darn cool. Problem was, I’d coached/trained less than 10 people in my entire life! (I had, however, become an absolute ninja assassin in the […]

The Great Slovenia Trip of 2016

on May 17, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I’m going to stray from my usual educational content for a week to give you a not-so-brief recap of my recent trip to Ljubljana, Slovenia for a seminar at the Vigor Move and Live training facility. I’ve known Matej and Luka Hocevar for years now, and they are two guys I’ve really come to respect […]

5 Qualities EVERY Athlete Should Train

on May 9, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Building an athlete requires building multiple physical qualities. When I first started in this industry, I took a lot of pride in the fact that I was “strength and conditioning coach.” But I think in many cases, we took the title “strength and conditioning” a little bit too literally. And if we’re being totally honest […]

Physical Preparation with Grant “Rufus” Gardis

on May 6, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Grant “Rufus” Gardis is a guy I’ve known and worked with for years. In fact, he was one of my instructors when I took the USA Weightlifting certification course way back in 2003! Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable coaches I’ve ever met when it comes to long-term athletic development, but one […]

RTS Coaching: Hips First on Push-ups

on May 4, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Since the beginning of time, people have been doing push-ups to get into better shape. In fact, the push-up may be the single-most performed exercise on the planet, simply because you can do it anywhere, anytime, and get in a great workout. However, like most exercises, there are little things you can do to make […]

Do Athletes Need More Anterior or Posterior Chain Work?

on May 2, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Ever since I got into the world of physical preparation, there’s one simple rule that no one ever seems to argue: All athletes need more posterior chain work! And in the interest of being transparent here, I was firmly on board with this point of view. I wrote about it in articles. I preached it […]

Physical Preparation with Mike Snyder

on April 29, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Snyder is a guy I’ve known for years now, and someone I truly respect as a coach. He’s the physical preparation coach at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and someone I think all of us can learn a thing or two from. In this show, Mike and I talk about how his 3-4 […]

15 Random Thoughts on Coaching

on April 25, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

If you know anything about me, you know that my brain is always working. Especially when it comes to the athletes I work with, I’m constantly thinking about not only their training, but what I’m doing as a coach. For example: What are the best ways to communicate with and coach this athlete? Am I […]

Physical Preparation with Adam Ringler

on April 22, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Adam Ringler and I first met several years ago at a seminar in Michigan, and it’s awesome to see where he’s at today. Currently Adam serves as the high performance manager at Wichita State university, and the things he’s doing there are truly special. In this show, Adam and I talk discuss how he strove […]

RTS Coaching: The Quarters Cue

on April 20, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

When it comes to training, I’m constantly searching for new cues that help my clients and athletes better understand how their bodies should move. For instance, for the past couple of years now I’ve been talking about feeling the whole foot when squatting, deadlifting, lunging, etc. The RDL is a particularly salient example here because […]

Physical Preparation with Mike Reinold

on April 15, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Reinold has been everywhere and done a bit of everything in his career. From working with the esteemed James Andrews, to his years with the Red Sox, and now to running his own physical therapy practice and training facility, Mike is a guy all of us can learn from. In this show Mike and […]

RTS Coaching: The Reaching Dead Bug

on April 14, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

I’m pretty sure if you’ve hung out around here for a while, you know I’m a fan of the dead bug. Whether it’s core engaged, a standard variation, or even with a twist like wall press abs, dead bugs are a staple in many of my programs. Along those same lines, I’m also obsessed with […]

Physical Preparation with Mike Roussell

on April 1, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Roussell is known for transforming complex nutritional concepts into practical nutritional habits that his clients can use to ensure permanent weight loss and long lasting health. He’s an adjunct professor at Penn State, and the Director of Nutrition at Peak Performance in New York City. In this show Mike and I talk about his […]

RTS Coaching: Lats vs. Abs

on March 31, 2016 | by Mike Robertson

Whether you coach personal training clients or overhead athletes, one of the biggest issues that I see is an inability to go overhead safely and effectively. Now there are obviously a ton of reasons why someone may not be able to go overhead effectively, but one of the biggest reasons is poor muscular balance between […]