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FREE Single-Leg Training Video

on September 23, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Yes, this is an “old” post (but still, incredibly valuable). And while I’m sure some of the exact details of my argument have changed, the big picture philosophy has not. Yes, I’m putting it up again because I know people have not seen it. In fact, I actually posted this all in the way back […]

RTS Coaching: Low-Cable Split-Squat

on September 16, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: When it comes to training, I’m pretty vanilla. I’m a big believer in using the big lifts (i.e. squats, deads, chins, rows, push-ups, etc.) with brutally efficient and effective technique. AND In my opinion, split-stance exercises are a must-have in your programming . In case you […]

RTS Coaching: Reach AND Row

on September 9, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Chances are if you’ve pushed weight for any period of time, you’ve performed some dumbbell rowing variations. The primary focus when rowing is obviously on the upper back, and getting a nice retraction through the shoulder blade. However, I contend that we can get even more out of this exercise by actively reaching with the […]

RTS Coaching: Reset Every Rep

on September 2, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Many moons ago, I was attending a Perform Better seminar in Chicago. Gray Cook was giving one of his signature presentations, when he made the following comment: Stopping doing one set of five. Instead, do five sets of one. – Gray Cook When you sit back and think about it, it’s pure genius. Too often […]

RTS Coaching: Ab Wheel Rollouts

on August 26, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Ever since I got into training, I’ve been a huge advocate of core work. Quite simply, if your core isn’t strong enough, you’re not going to be able to demonstrate the speed, strength, or power that you’ve worked so hard to create. One of my favorite all time ab exercises is the ab wheel rollout. […]

RTS Coaching: Push-up to Single-Arm Support

on August 19, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

Much like the Renegade Row (which we covered last week), a push-up to single-arm support is a terrific total-body exercise. First and foremost, you get the benefits of reaching which I’ve touted numerous times here. But furthermore, when going into a single-arm support position you really overload the core, and stress its ability to resist […]

RTS Coaching: How to Renegade Row

on August 12, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I’m a HUGE fan of Renegade Rows. I mean, who wouldn’t want an exercise that can bulletproof your shoulders, strengthen your core, and make you feel like a superstar athlete all at the same time? If you’re a rotary sport athlete (i.e. golf, tennis, baseball, etc.) Renegade Rows will give you the anti-rotary stability that’s […]

RTS Coaching: Reaching vs. Shrugging

on August 5, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

While everybody and their mother likes to talk about the bench press, I’m a huge believer in focusing on reaching exercises to keep my athletes healthy and strong. In fact, if you’ve reviewed my Physical Preparation 101 DVD’s, you’ll remember that I break all of my upper body movements down into reaching and rowing variations. […]

How to Perform Rear Foot Elevated Split-Squats

on July 29, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I’ll be honest: For several years, I was not a huge fan of rear foot elevated split-squats (RFESS)/Bulgarian split-squats/whatever the cool kids are calling them these days. My biggest issue with the exercise was the execution: If you you do a Google search for the exercise, you’ll see pictures of athletes crushing their lumbar spines, […]

RTS Coaching – Whole Foot on RDL’s

on July 22, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

One of the key things we focus on at IFAST is feeling your feet when you train. Feeling your whole foot is critical for optimizing center of gravity, which in turn allows you to load and feel the appropriate muscles when training. I often joke that strength training is the only sport where it’s beneficial […]

RTS Coaching – The Breathing Push-up

on July 15, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

At this point, we all know that push-ups rock. They train the serratus anterior, strengthen the rotator cuff, and tie the upper and lower body together. So how do we take an awesome exercise and make it even more awesome (and a lot more challenging)? Simple – we add focused breathing into the equation. Below […]

RTS Coaching – The Bear

on July 8, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

I have a confession to make… I’m obsessed with ab exercises. And not because I’m trying to make my athletes look like a cover model or something like that. Instead, I know how important and valuable strong abs are. Whether it’s making us stronger and more powerful, or simply making us more bulletproof, abs can […]

RTS Coaching – Feelin’ the Heels

on July 1, 2015 | by Mike Robertson

One of the biggest issues I see when it comes to squatting and deadlifting is a poor center of gravity. Too often people get pushed forward in their big lifts, and end up on their toes. Here’s a simple cue that should make a world of difference in your lifting: Now keep in mind, this […]

FREE Energy System Training Video

on July 27, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

There’s been a lot of spirited debate when it comes to energy systems training (EST) lately. Is high-intensity interval training all you need? OR does low-intensity work have a place? And what type of EST is best if you play sports? Or simply want to move, feel and recover better? My good friend Eric Oetter […]

FREE Strength and Power Training Video

on July 25, 2013 | by Mike Robertson

Virtually every client I work with wants to get stronger or more powerful. But what kind of strength are you looking to develop? What are some of the best ways to get stronger? And how does power fit into the mix? If you’d like the answer to these questions (and many, many more) head over […]