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The Complete and Step-by-Step Guide to Front Squat Technique
The front squat is one of my all-time favorite exercises for gen pop clients and athletes alike. You can lock in your technique, stay tall and upright, and crush your hips, quads and core in the process. Now that’s not to say that I don’t love back squats – because I absolutely do. But the […]
Continue ReadingEntry-Level Exercises to Bulletproof Your Achilles
It goes without saying that the number of Achilles injuries in both elite athletes and weekend warriors is on the rise. So if you want to stay healthy, you can’t just keep doing the same old things – you need to train smarter. So think of this today’s video as a starter pack – 3 […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Unlock Your Hip Mobility
Let’s be honest: Pretty much every client and athlete I’ve worked with in the past decade has complained about having “tight hips.” But it goes deeper than just the hips. When you’ve got stiff hips, that can negatively impact your knees and lower back as well, which robs you of performance in the gym or […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between a Squat and a Deadlift?
It may sound silly to us as coaches, but a lot of the clients and athletes I’ve worked with over the years are confused about the difference between a squat and a deadlift. And here’s the thing – if the people you’re coaching don’t understand the difference between the two, chances are they aren’t going […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Make Zone 2 Cardio FUN
I’ve got an admission to make… …for most of my adult life, I’ve absolutely HATED doing cardio. But as a trainer and coach for 23 years now, I also know improving my conditioning is critical if I want to move and feel great as I age. So over the years, I’ve tried just about everything […]
Continue ReadingSuper Simple Progression to Help You Lunge Pain-Free
If you love to lunge but are struggling with knee pain, I’m going to show you why it happens and how to fix it! After coaching clients and athletes in the gym for over 20 years, there are 2 primary reasons people have pain when lunging: They don’t find their heel and/or Their torso gets […]
Continue Reading4 Breathing Exercises to Unlock Your Neck, Shoulders and Lower Back
It seems like everyone and their mother these days talks about adding “Breathing Exercises” into their program. But what exercises are best? And are some exercises better than others if your goal is to unlock mobility and help your body feel better? I sure think so! In this video, I’m going to outline four of […]
Continue Reading5 Simple Squat Variations for Beginners
Squats are an awesome total-body exercise for building strength, power and muscle in the lower body. And ultimately, I want every client and athlete I train to be able to load a squat variation of their choice. But that leads to a great point – everyone should be working to find a squat variation that […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 BIGGEST Deadlift Mistakes Clients and Athlete Make
Do you want to build a bigger deadlift? Or just learn how to deadlift without tweaking your back in the process? If so, make sure you’re not making one of the 5 BIG mistakes! After competing in powerlifting for 11 years and coaching clients and athletes for the last 23, I wanted to share with […]
Continue Reading10 KB Swing Variations for Lower Body Strength, Power and Explosiveness
Kettlebell swings are an awesome exercise for building strength, power and explosiveness in your lower body. But let’s be honest – sometimes just doing the same, standard KB swing time and time again can get boring! So in this video I’m going to give you 10 of my favorite kettlebell swing variations, as well as […]
Continue Reading7 BIG Step-up Mistakes (And How to Fix Them!)
Step-ups may not be the sexiest option in the gym, but they are fantastic for building single-leg strength, stability and control. But here’s the thing – a lot of times I see clients and athletes making the same mistakes with their step-ups time and time again. So in this video, I’m going to break down […]
Continue Reading4 Rowing Exercises GUARANTEED to Build Upper Back Size and Strength
If your goal is to build muscle, get stronger, or stay healthy as an athlete, rowing exercises should play a critical role in your development. But what exercises are best? Are certain options better than others if your goals are strength and size? In this video, I’m not only going to detail 4 of my […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 7 Hamstring Exercises (2023)
If you’re looking to build bigger or stronger hammies, I’ve got you covered in this video! Like many muscle groups on the back-side of the body, hamstrings aren’t always the most exciting to develop and build. BUT if your goal is to build a balanced physique, develop strength and keep your body moving and feeling […]
Continue ReadingUnlock Your Shoulders in 5 Minutes or Less!
If you’re tired of having stiff, achy or beat-up shoulders, here are 4 things you can do in 5 minutes or less to get you feeling RIGHT! We’ve all heard the saying “if you don’t use it, you lose it” – and I feel like that’s 100% true when it comes to shoulder mobility. And […]
Continue ReadingCoaching and Cuing Half-Kneeling
If you’re looking to improve mobility, core strength, or just move and feel better, you need to be using half-kneeling in your workouts. But here’s the thing – lots of people are using half-kneeling, but I’m not sure they’re always doing it RIGHT. So in this short video, I breakdown half-kneeling and talk about: The […]
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