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Unstable Surface Training for Beginners

on August 25, 2010 | by

Unstable Surface Training: Functional training revolution, or simply the current training fad? (Photo courtesy of TRXFitness.co.uk) Unstable surface training (UST) is currently all the rage in the fitness world. Go to any fitness seminar or boot camp and you’ll immediately notice tools like Blast straps or TRX systems being employed. The question becomes, how efficacious […]

Knee Pain Basics Part 2

on August 12, 2010 | by

Programming and Training Thoughts to Reduce Knee Pain In Part I of our series, we discussed my core philosophy behind knee pain, and how to address it from a theoretical standpoint. In case you missed it, check it out via the link below: Knee Pain Basics, Part I In our second edition, we’re going to […]

One Program Is….One Program

on July 6, 2010 | by

I was having a discussion with two IFAST interns the other day, and the topic of programming was broached. As the discussion developed, it became clear what the issue was. These guys haven’t written a ton of programs yet, and I could tell they were about to fall victim to a huge mistake that many […]

Is it the program? Or the coaching?

on June 22, 2010 | by

Is it the program? Or the coaching? In my estimation, it’s a 50-50 split. But let’s flesh this out a little bit. A little over a year ago, I ran this piece depicting the success of one of my online training clients. Needless to say, I think Eric has a tendency to overstate my skills […]

Developmental Systems: The X and O Factors for Training Youn

on May 29, 2010 | by

(Note from MR: Brian Grasso is not only a great coach and speaker, but someone I consider a great friend as well. His passion for helping kids is second-to-none, and he’s someone I will have guest blogging for RTS on a continuing basis. Other than possibly Eric Cressey or Bill Hartman, I can’t think of […]

Should I only use single-leg lifts?

on May 3, 2010 | by

You know, I could manipulate the hell out of this product. I’m pretty sure I could lie, steal and cheat my way to a ridiculous pay day. I could tell you that all you need is single-leg training, providing you with a handful of references (and excluding others) that might even convince you that is […]

Progressions and Coaching for the YouTube Generation

on April 30, 2010 | by

When I interviewed Joe Kenn for my podcast a couple of weeks ago, we had a great discussion about developing information products such as DVD’s. He had been told that due to YouTube and other video sites, that DVD’s were no longer a viable option. After all, why would you create a product when you […]

Mistakes Trainers and Coaches Make 4-26-10

on April 26, 2010 | by

(This is Part 3 of a series. In case you missed them, you can find Part I here and Part II here.) In our ongoing series of mistakes that trainers and coaches make, one of my pet peeves is trainers/coaches who have no rationale for why they’re doing something. In the Indy Seminar Series (as […]

Training Lessons Learned

on March 18, 2010 | by

Last Thursday was NOT a good day. You all know I’m a pretty positive person, and I do my best to let things roll off my back. So just suffice it to say when I don’t have a good day, it’s NOT a good day. Luckily, my good friend/online training client/soon-to-be-intern Eric Oetter was in […]

Olympic Lifting for Average Bros, Part II

on March 15, 2010 | by

In the second part of our Olympic Lifting series, we’re going to focus on hip mobility. If you missed Part I, you can find it HERE. As you can tell from the picture above, hip mobility is critical to perform the lifts effectively. But even more importantly, you need the ability to go into deep […]

February 26th, 2010

on March 3, 2010 | by

Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 6.06 Shoulder Solutions, Part I In Part I of our Shoulder Solutions newsletter, we’re going to discuss some of my general thoughts on training clients with dodgy or beat-up shoulders. It may be helpful to re-visit my previous newsletter on Low Back Pain as well as many of the same principles […]

Building Olympic Caliber Legs

on February 23, 2010 | by

If you want to see some amazing hip and thigh development, you need not look any further than the athletes participating in this years c Winter Olympic games. Whether it’s speed skating, ice hockey, or even bobsled, these guys and gals have the hip and thigh development that would make a lot of your average […]

What strength training methods work FOR YOU?

on February 15, 2010 | by

At the IYCA Summit this past weekend, Jason Ferrugia and I were talking shop about what off-season protocols we use with our clients to get them as strong as possible. This topic immediately turned into the following realization: It’s funny how polarized we can become within the strength-training community. Some guys swear by linear periodization. […]

A Better Way to Stretch

on February 4, 2010 | by

I get a lot of interest in eccentric quasi-isometrics (EQI’s) from both my online clients and people who read my blog, so I figured I’d write something up to help explain what they are and how I use them. EQI’s are an active stretch – without getting into the nitty-gritty science behind them, our goal […]

Bootylicious

on February 3, 2010 | by

I got an e-mail the other day that started like this… “I have a big butt, so I know I don’t have any glute issues…” WRONG. How do you know? Have you been tested by a knowledable trainer, PT, ortho, chiro, etc.? Just because you have “big” glutes DOES NOT mean that they are working […]