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The Scissor Cue for Swaybacks
Let’s talk a little bit of coaching and cuing today my friend! If someone is dealing with an anterior pelvic tilt/anterior orientation, I like to use two cues to clean that up: Soft knees, and Belt buckle up. However, we get ourselves into trouble when we cue all of our clients and athletes the same […]
Continue ReadingThe WORST Program to Write
Without giving the whole video away, do you want to know the single WORST program to write? Easy…the program for a client with no real goals! Because if we’re being honest, being “fitter” or “healthier” – while commendable – is pretty darn hard to track, measure or quantify. So how do we fix that? How […]
Continue ReadingWhat Trunk Position is Best for Split-Squats?
When it comes to split-squats and lunges, many people think there’s ONE torso position that’s best. For instance, you’ll often see me cue a tall, upright posture if I’m trying to get someone to load their hips more effectively. OR if I’m trying to get the hip flexors and quads to chill out a bit. […]
Continue ReadingCuing in Bullet Points
Unless you’re recapping the latest episode of The Boys or Bridgerton, your clients don’t want to hear you monologue – it’s a sure-fire way to have your clients and athletes tune you out. And this is especially true when it comes to coaching and cuing exercises. Eventually your voice starts to sound like that teacher from […]
Continue Reading3 Types of Recovery Lifts
The longer I write programs, the more I interact with people who want to train DAILY. But here’s the rub: We all know you can’t train “hard” every day without breaking yourself down. So what gives? How do you reconcile the idea of training regularly without burning yourself out? Easy – you need to get […]
Continue ReadingThe Reverse Workout
Let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute: Unless you’re some sort of fitness lunatic, you don’t walk in the gym every single day EXCITED to train. Sometimes it’s low energy or motivation. Sometimes it’s an ache, pain or boo-boo that might be holding you back. And sometimes, you just feel like you need a […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Why Does Elevating the Heels Make My Squat Look Better?
Today, I’m going to answer one of the most common questions I get from trainers, coaches, and athletes alike: Why does my squat feel so much getter when I elevate my heels? Now the most common answer you’ll hear in this regard is that you have “tight” or “stiff” ankles. Or more specifically, that “your […]
Continue ReadingHow to Layout an Off-Season Basketball S&C Program
Over the past 5-6 years, my guy Joey Burton (and now Scott Romaniuk) and I have built a pretty darn good basketball development program here in Indianapolis. And as the program has evolved, I’ve started getting more and more questions about how we set-up and structure our individual training sessions. It’s taken me 4-5 years […]
Continue ReadingExercise Progression Across Blocks
I think it’s safe to say the days of old-school periodization are dead. We’re no longer trying to plan out annual (or quadrennial) cycles in Excel, all while meticulously calculating every set and rep to ensure we optimize training load. BUT…that doesn’t mean we pull out the big exercise wheel each month, give it a […]
Continue ReadingNew Videos 2.23.22
So as you may or may not know, I made it a goal to create WAY MORE video content in 2022. I actually did really well during the first three months of the pandemic, but since then, it’s been pretty hit-or-miss. That’s why I’m proud to say that I’ve gotten a ton pushed out this […]
Continue ReadingHow Do I Master a New Topic?
In our industry, it can be overwhelming to dive into a new topic that you’re unfamiliar with. After all, how do you even begin to learn a massive topic like speed, strength or conditioning? Well I’ll tell you the first thing…it’s not listening to every random on the Internet that has an opinion on the […]
Continue ReadingThe CARS Approach to Coaching
Here’s a big question to ponder… Why do clients or athletes come to train with you? How can you create a better connection with them? Or help make sure that they not only enjoy your training, but that they stick with your for the long haul? This is obviously a pretty deep topic, but here […]
Continue ReadingHow Often Should You Progress an Exercise?
One of the most common questions I get asked is: How often should I progress a client or athlete’s exercises? It’s a great question, and unfortunately, there’s no hard and fast rules here. But in this short video, I do my best to walk you through my thought process, and give you some guidelines as […]
Continue ReadingThe Ground Prep Series
I’ve noticed a few things as I’ve gotten older… It takes a bit longer to warm-up or feel like I’m ready to train. While not necessarily “sore,” there are definitely times when I feel stiff or achy prior to training. And last but not least, sometimes I just need to do a little bit more […]
Continue ReadingHow to Perform the Half-Kneeling Lat Pulldown
One of the biggest issues I see with clients and athletes alike is a lack of mobility. Whether it’s their hips or shoulders, these key areas can make or break how you move and feel. So how about one exercise that can work to address both of these common problem areas? The half-kneeling lat pulldown […]
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