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Step-by-Step Bench Pressing
If you’ve been in the iron game for any period of time, you’ve probably been asked the following question: “Hey bro (or broski, or brosef) – how much ya bench?” We can argue about the efficacy of bench pressing ‘til we’re blue in the face. While I’m apt to say that a big squat or […]
Continue ReadingConquering the Chin-up
Chin-ups and pull-ups should be a staple exercise in virtually everyone’s program. Regardless of whether your goal is to build a massive back, develop a stronger bench press, or even to lose body fat, mastering chin-ups can help you get there faster. Unfortunately, people struggle with chin-ups for a variety of reasons.
Continue ReadingImproving Your Push-up
Push-ups are easy. After all, you just plop down on the floor and press yourself up, right? Not so fast.
Continue ReadingDeveloping YOUR Foundation
In architecture, we all know that a building is only as sound as the foundation it’s built upon. You could have the most beautiful building known to man, but if it was built upon a poor foundation, it’s always at risk. I would contend that this is true in almost every aspect of our lives, […]
Continue Reading7 Steps to Programming for Young Athletes
This is a guest blog courtesy of Brian Grasso. Template Design is a style of programming that has yet to truly catch on industry-wide, but is remarkably effective; especially when working with younger, sport-based populations. Although I enjoy articles that are weighty in scientific specifics and complete in the depiction of the theories they are […]
Continue ReadingThe New and Improved RTS
As you can tell, things have changed a bit around here. The entire look and feel of the site is different, and for good reason. Let me explain. Have you ever seen a really good movie? You know, like Inception? Something where if you miss a single minute, you’re lost?
Continue ReadingQ&A: Knee Extension
Q: I have a girl with very serious knee issues. She has already had a partial left medial meniscectomy, and the docs are ready to “clean her up” again. My tests showed horrible ankle and hip mobility, a left hip impingement, and she’s on her way to a knee replacement at 30 if we don’t […]
Continue ReadingRandom Friday
This week has been a bit ridiculous with travel, work and all that goes with it, but I figured I’d do my best and pull together a “Random” post before heading into the weekend.
Continue ReadingCoaching Cues Comment Contest
As you guys can tell, things have been a bit slow around here. Sorry about that – things have been a little bit more hectic than usual lately 🙂 To get things cranked back up, I figured I’d run a little contest. Here’s what I’d like for you guys to do.
Continue ReadingSpinal Stupidity?
Today, I’m taking the gloves off. I may lose a few followers in the process, but hopefully I’ll pick a few up as well. I’m frustrated with our industry. Everyone wants to have an “angle,” or they want to get their 15 minutes of E-Fame. It’s annoying.
Continue Reading4 Tips for Training Around Travel and Life
We all have times in our life where training is a little bit more difficult than it should be. Hell, I work in the fitness industry and there are still times when getting a workout in feels more like a chore than something I actually want to do! At certain times of the year, my […]
Continue Reading5 Ways to Keep Your Clients (Or Yourself!) Motivated
When it comes to coaching and training, I’m definitely not a “Rah-Rah,” in your face kind of guy. But that doesn’t mean it’s not my job, on some level, to keep my clients motivated. Below are five easy tips you can use to keep your clients, or yourself, motivated towards achieving their goals in the […]
Continue Reading5 Reasons to Buy Show and Go Today
In case you’ve been living under a rock the last four days, today is the last day you can get Eric Cressey’s latest product, Show and Go, for the introductory rate of $77 and save yourself 50 smacks in the process! In case you need a bit more prodding, here’s a quick list of why […]
Continue ReadingShow and Go Review
The internet is buzzing with the launch of Eric Cressey’s newest product, Show and Go. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the product myself, so I figured I’d go ahead and review it here for all my readers. We’ll start off with a basic overview, and then we’ll get into what I really like […]
Continue ReadingOne Day Out…
Eric Cressey will be launching his new product, Show and Go, at midnight tonight. I’ve talked to quite a few of you, and I know how interested you are in purchasing the product and taking your performance and health to the next level. I can tell you with 100% certainty this is a kick-ass product […]
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