Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

RTS 2013 Manifesto

on May 29, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Welcome to the new and improved Robertson Training Systems (RTS). I’ve been meaning to write this for a few weeks now, but unfortunately, things have been truly hectic and this is the first time I’ve been able to sit down and put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard!). One of my most popular posts […]

Do You NEED Corrective Exercises?

on May 21, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Dean Somerset is a guy I truly respect. Not only is he a great writer, but he knows corrective exercise as well as anyone I know. Dean is getting ready to launch his Post Rehab Essentials 2.0, and I thought you’d like to hear his thoughts on corrective exercise in this short […]

Adding Corrective Exercise to Your Large Group Personal Training Program

on May 14, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Note from MR: Steve Long and Jared Woolever are two guys I have mentored for years in the fitness industry. Not only are they great guys, but they are doing amazing things for people who work in large group settings. If you work in a large group setting, or have considered doing it in the […]

Four Elite Speed Seminar Takeaways

on May 13, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

This past weekend, I attempted something totally new with our seminars here at IFAST. Rather than bringing in a slew of presenters and only allowing them an hour each to present, I brought in two top notch guys in Lee Taft and Nick Winkelman, and allowed them each a half day to speak. Needless to […]

5 Factors for Success

on May 7, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

The other day, Eric Oetter and I sat down for coffee. He had been touring Europe for the previous two weeks, so it was great to get caught up on what was going in life. Towards the end, we got on the topic of continuing education, and what we were reading right now to get […]

Interview with Pamela MacElree

on May 3, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Pamela MacElree is someone I’ve worked with and learned from quite extensively over the past couple of years. Not only is she an awesome person, but one hell of a kettlebell coach to boot. Luckily, Pamela found some free time in her schedule to do an interview with me, and I think you’ll really enjoy […]

5 Reasons You Should Take Interns

on April 30, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

It was really weird walking into IFAST yesterday. I came in a bit earlier than usual to get my training session in, but around 9 am, it was more quiet than usual. The reason, you ask? Our awesome spring interns (Pat, Conor and Kyle) were no longer with us. Now my little girl is only […]

Sagittal Plane Still Matters!

on April 18, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

There’s been a ton of talk lately about how important the hip and ankle are to knee health. And I’ve done a lot of the talking, so trust me, I don’t disagree with this sentiment! A smart approach to knee assessment and training will absolutely include looking at the entire kinetic chain, and especially the […]

3 S’s for Stronger Knees

on April 16, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

8 years ago, I suffered a knee injury that caused me to radically changed the way I look at my body. When you’re young and healthy, you may take what you have for granted. But if you’ve ever had an issue with any joint in your body, you quickly realize how important it is to […]

Sexy Shoulder Function

on April 4, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

(Photo courtesy of A. Blight) I get at least 8-10 e-mails per month that go something like this: “I jacked up my shoulders – what exercises can I do to keep training while working to fix the underlying issue?” The end goal for guys and gals like this is simple: Get back to hard and […]

The Case for Big Quads

on March 26, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Quads get a bad rap. Trust me, I get it – the posterior chain can and should be a major player. A strong posterior chain can help you run faster, jump higher and deadlift more weight. But the quads aren’t the red-headed step-child they’re made out to be. In fact, regardless of your goal in […]

20 Ways to Decrease Stress and Anxiety

on March 19, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

If you’ve followed my blog, writing or speaking for any extended period of time, you’ve probably seen a fundamental shift in my focus. And it’s not so much even whether I’m talking corrective exercise vs. performance training. This goes a lot deeper than that. When I first got into the industry, my sole goal in […]

Arching versus Bracing

on March 14, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

What is a superior cue to the strength coach or trainer? “Arch” or “Brace”? After discussing this via e-mail with my good friend Wil Fleming last week, I felt it was finally time to sit down and put this blog together. A cue that we’ve all used in the past when teaching someone how to […]

Deadlifts vs. Clean Pulls

on March 6, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

How Picking Stuff Up Can Be Totally Different (Note from MR: This is a guest post from my good friend Wil Fleming. Wil is a very sharp guy and knows his stuff when it comes to O-lifting and power development, and I think you’re really going to enjoy this post!) For a long time in […]

Should You Use Manual Muscle Testing?

on March 5, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Manual muscle testing (MMT) can be a valuable tool in your assessment arsenal. Now I know what the naysayers are going to say: It’s not reliable enough. It’s hard to use between testers. And trust me, I agree with those sentiments. Like virtually any test in isolation, manual muscle testing is not perfect. But as […]