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February 25th, 2009
Robertson Training Systems Newsletter 5.05 In This Issue: – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Michael Boyle Seminar Review Robertson Training Systems Updates Aussie Updates The seminars are going great, the weather is warm, and I’ve got a day off! I definitely love it over here, but I’m also a little antsy to get home as […]
Continue ReadingOctober 8, 2008
In This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview: Eric Cressey on Unstable Surface Training – New Articles and Blog Posts Robertson Training Systems Updates New article up! I had a new article go up at FigureAthlete.com last week; you can find it by following the link below: Breaking into […]
Continue ReadingOvercoming Lousy Leverages, Part I
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com “I suck at squatting because I’m too skinny!” “My bench is weak because of my long arms!” “My deadlift will never go up. I’m just not built to pull heavy!” Ever hear a training partner utter one of these lines? Or, worse yet, have you ever said these things yourself? If […]
Continue ReadingOvercoming Lousy Leverages, Part II
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com In Part I, we discussed how your body type can hinder you on certain lifts while making you an absolute stud on others. We also covered how your body type can influence the way you should be training to maximize your performance in the squat. Here in Part II, our goal […]
Continue ReadingMay 12, 2008
In This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Testimonials – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview: Eric Cressey, Part II – Upcoming Interviews – New Articles – Schedule Robertson Training Systems Updates Indy Seminar this weekend! The first annual Indianapolis Performance Enhancement Seminar (now sponsored by Perform Better and Biotest!) will be […]
Continue ReadingMay 5, 2008
In This Issue – Robertson Training Systems Updates – Testimonials – Training Tip – Nutrition Tip – Exclusive Interview: Eric Cressey – Upcoming Interviews – New Articles – Schedule Robertson Training Systems Updates Indy Seminar rapidly approaching! The Indy Performance Enhancement Seminar is now less than two weeks away! As well, the seminar is now […]
Continue ReadingGet Your Butt In Gear! I: With Eric Cressey
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Rumor has it that Jennifer Lopez insured her booty for one billion dollars! Now that’s a significant chunk of change for a significant chunk of booty. However, while her booty may be the object of many men’s affection, the truth of the matter is J-Lo uses her booty to sell records, […]
Continue ReadingGet Your Butt In Gear! II: With Eric Cressey
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com Strength Training for the Glutes In Part I we covered some pre-training measures you can use to get your glutes fired up and ready to go. Now it’s time to get to work on strengthening them. Before we discuss the exercises, let’s go over four regulations. If you violate these four […]
Continue ReadingFeel Better For 10 Bucks: With Eric Cressey
Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com Ten bucks doesn’t buy much nowadays. You could pick up a day pass at some commercial gym, or pull off the co-pay on a visit to the chiropractor. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to swing a mediocre Russian mail order bride. Or, you could just go the safe […]
Continue ReadingNeanderthal No More, Part I: With Eric Cressey
Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com Disclaimer: What you’re about to read is some very technical, very geeky stuff, but don’t panic if you don’t have your kinesiology degree just yet. In the future articles in this series, Eric and Mike will break it all down for you and show you how to fix your posture and […]
Continue ReadingNeanderthal No More, Part II: With Eric Cressey
Originally Posted at www.t-nation.com The Postural Analysis: Side Posture After reading Part I you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Maybe my posture isn’t so great after all, but how do I know?” Well, if you completed your homework assignment from last week, you should have been waiting for this week’s update with a bunch of photos […]
Continue ReadingNeanderthal No More, Part III: With Eric Cressey
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com After covering all the “what’s” and “how’s” of the most common postural problems in Part I, we focused on some self-assessment tools in Part II. Those self-assessments are certainly valuable tools, but they can sometimes be too subjective if you aren’t accustomed to assessing these problems. With that in mind, use […]
Continue ReadingNeanderthal No More, Part IV: With Eric Cressey
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com After reading Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, you’ve probably come to grips with the fact that you have a greater resemblance to Cro-Magnon man than you previously thought. Now, what are you going to do about it? The program outlined below is designed to keep your current strength levels […]
Continue ReadingNeanderthal No More, Part V: With Eric Cressey
Originally posted at www.t-nation.com It’s been a while since Part IV so those of you following this program are probably chomping at the bit for the conclusion. Chomp no more, because this is it! The program contained in this article is designed to reintroduce more of the traditional exercises that you’ve grown to love while […]
Continue ReadingOptimal Shoulder Performance
Eric Cressey and Mike Reinold have managed $1 billion in shoulders. Read that again: ONE BILLION dollars! But that’s not even what this post is about. Lately it seems as though people want black and white, a line in the sand that says “rehab starts here,” or “the personal trainer/strenth coach can work with someone […]
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