Mike Robertson, Author at Robertson Training Systems

Random July Updates

on July 26, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

It’s obviously been a while since I’ve blogged, so I figured you guys deserve an update so you know I’m not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs 🙂 Well, technically, I was doing that last week, but it was expected. My wife, daughter and I took a vacation to re-energize and re-boot, but now I’m […]

Pick Your Deadlifting Poison

on June 27, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Deadlifting truly epitomizes the saying, “Pick your poison.” You can start with a nice, flat, neutral spine and be slow as molasses off the floor. Or, you can go with a bit more of a rounded back starting position, only to struggle with finishing the big weights at the top. In this piece you’ll learn […]

Have you registered yet?

on June 24, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

NOTE: If nothing else, skip to the end of this post to find out why it’s so incredibly TIME SENSITIVE! It’s funny, but every year I go to seminars like Perform Better, the IYCA Summit, or Bootcamp Bootcamp, and I see the exact same people. Sure, there are a few new faces each and every […]

5 Life Lessons from a New Dad

on June 20, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Yesterday was pretty special for me, as it was my first official Father’s Day. I’ve played a lot of different roles in my life – husband, son, employee, employer, friend, etc., but I’ve got to admit, being a dad to Kendall has been by far the most challenging, for a lot of different reasons. And […]

The Bell Curve of Lifting Arousal

on June 16, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

A few weeks back, there was a pretty epic training session at IFAST. Our “Meathead Training Hour” (as I’ve come to call it) is always the most intense training time at our gym, but there was just something in the air that that took this workout to the next level. Along the way, I was […]

Do You Have Training ADD?

on June 13, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen it. New guy comes into the gym (or starts posting on the Interwebz), ready to get as strong as possible. He’s just read Wendler’s 5-3-1 and just knows this is the program for him He gets rolling, and he starts to make some progress. His numbers […]

Improving Your Glute-Ham Raise

on June 6, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Glute-ham raises are one of my favorite exercises. Whether your goal is to run fast, lift heavy stuff, or simply to keep your hammies healthy, glute-hams can help you achieve that goal. Unfortunately, the glute-ham raise is often performed incorrectly. The video above should help depict proper performance, and how to get more out of […]

Training Without Sleep

on June 3, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

The following is a guest blog from my good friend and DC-based personal trainer, Josef Brandenburg. Enjoy! – MR “What am I supposed to do with my workouts when I can’t sleep?” We get this question from members sometimes. There is a very good practical answer, however, first, there is a very important mindset shift […]

Proper Rowing Performance

on May 31, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Everyone knows if you want to get bigger, stronger and/or stay healthy, you need a strong upper back. But are you getting the most out of your upper back exercises? Are you rowing with proper technique?

A Quick Coaching Rant

on May 26, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

“Exercise X is hard to coach.” “I don’t have time to coach Exercise Y.” It’s strange – the more I read about coaching, the less actual coaching seems to be going on!

The 2011 IYCA Summit Registration is LIVE

on May 24, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Just a quick heads up…. I just got word from my good friend Pat Rigsby that the 2011 IYCA Summit Registration is LIVE and ready to rock! The good news? If you sign-up ASAP you will save $100 off the “normal” registration price! I honestly have no idea how long this is going to last, […]

Road to Redemption Week 1

on May 22, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

And so it’s begun. I’ve talked about it for quite some time, and I feel like there’s no more putting it off. It’s time to get back on the platform. Between my current training crew and last weekend’s Learn to Train Seminar, I’m ready to make the commitment and see how much I have left […]

Learn to Train Seminar Recap

on May 19, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

This past weekend I had the pleasure of taking part in Elite Fitness Systems’ “Learn to Train” seminar series. Dave Tate runs a fantastic event, and the best part is, a huge portion of the proceeds go to fulfilling the dreams of a child in the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Below is my recollection of the weekend. […]

Coaching Neutral Wrist

on May 16, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Over the past three weeks, we’ve discussed why neutral spine is important, as well as neutral neck. Today we’re going to bring the series to a close, discussing the importance of keeping a neutral wrist. While this one may not be as intuitive as the other two, it’s nonetheless important. Watch most people perform any […]

Point-Counterpoint: Mike Reinold

on May 12, 2011 | by Mike Robertson

Mike Reinold is a guy I not only respect, but someone I’ve learned a great deal from. How can you NOT learn from a guy whose expertise is used to keep some of the greatest athletes in the world healthy? So when Mike wrote a blog last week about why he DISLIKED the YTWL shoulder […]