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Bulletproof Knees and Back Seminar Recap
I figured a write-up/summary of my Bulletproof Knees and Lower Back seminar in Vancouver this past weekend might interest some of you, so here goes.
Continue ReadingTraining and Assessing Hypothetical Guy
At my seminar in Vancouver this weekend, I got some really fantastic questions. There were a few times, though, when “Hypothetical Guy” made an appearance. If you’ve never met “Hypothetical Guy” before, let me introduce you.
Continue ReadingGrab Your Balls!
A New Perspective on Activation By Jim Smith, CSCS, RKC Over the last 3 years I have made a huge change in the programming for my athletes. The warm-up that was once a formality has now become the center for the entire program. Why? Because it is that important! When I started focusing on the […]
Continue ReadingAccelerated Muscular Development REVIEWED
Chances are you’ve been hearing a lot about Jim “Smitty” Smith’s new product, Accelerated Muscular Development. And for good reason – it’s one hell of a product! Today, I’m going to give you guys a killer review of the product. I’ve taken the time to look through the entire product, and I can tell you […]
Continue ReadingAre you following the right program?
Today, I’ve got a hypothetical question I want to ask you. Are you following the right program? And before you blindly answer “Yes” or “Of Course,” really step back and think about that for a moment.
Continue ReadingBlack Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
Every year Eric, Bill and I run our Cyber Monday sale. It’s kind of become a tradition. And trust me, I’m all for it – do you really want to stand in a line like the one above just to snag a deal or two?
Continue ReadingWhat I’m Thankful For…
While it may be a bit cliche, I think a post such as this one is very relevant on a day like today. At this point in my life, I feel very blessed to be able to make a living doing something a love. As a result, I’d like to thank a lot of the […]
Continue ReadingRandom Training Thoughts via UGSS 2010
We haven’t had a Random Post in a while, and it shows. I think you’re really going to like this one. This is a collection of quotes and random knowledge bombs I got while hanging around this weekend’s Underground Strength Session (UGSS) at Elite Fitness. Needless to say, these are some of the strongest guys […]
Continue ReadingThe 90-90 Split-Squat
Half-kneeling and split-stance exercises are beneficial for numerous athletes and trainees. Whether your goal is to soothe knee and lower back pain, or to improve your performance on big lifts like squats and deadlifts, half-kneeling and split-stance exercises can be a fantastic addition to your program.
Continue ReadingStep-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?
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