Since so many people spend so much time sitting in a chair behind a desk, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite mobility work to correct the postural issues that come from sitting for an extended period of time. As always, when I look to learn about mobility and better posture/positioning, … Continue reading The Death Chair
Month: March 2013
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/27
Here are a few good reads to get you through another work week; 12 Reasons You're Not Losing Fat by Jason Ferruggia Nothing Beats Single Leg Training by Ben Bruno 6 Coaches Weigh In on Shoulders by T-Nation Olympic Lift Variations to Get Big by Wil Fleming The Tale of 2 Rolls by Charlie Weingroff … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/27
Motivational Monday – 3
Developing Leadership
Every coach worth is salt knows the importance of being a leader. For some coaches, being a leader is something that comes naturally, something that they possess without even thinking about it or realizing it. On the other hand, there are some people that need to spend time honing their leadership skills and learning what … Continue reading Developing Leadership
Motivational Monday
Five 5×5 Variations
5x5 is a training program that was designed by Bill Starr many, many years ago that has yielded great results for countless weight room warriors. The concept is simple; perform 5 sets of 5 reps on your major strength movements, whether it’s your pressing, squatting or favorite deadlift variation. The Typical 5x5 This is probably … Continue reading Five 5×5 Variations
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/13
Here are a few good reads to get you through another long, boring work week; Deadlift vs. Clean Pulls by Wil Fleming Is Overtraining Just Some Mythical Bulls!it? by Jason Ferruggia Military Press Hurts My Back, What Should I Do? by Bret Contreras Intensity Techniques to Make You Hurt by Tim Henriques Considerations in Athletic … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/13
Motivational Monday
100 Rep Challenge
Like a lot of other people, probably most people, every once in a while I get bored with a typical training session. Three of four sets of benching, squatting, deadlifting and various other movements tend to get a little old and bland after hitting these movements hard month after month. Because of it, I am … Continue reading 100 Rep Challenge
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/6
Here are a few good reads to get you through another work week; The Manathalon by Martin Rooney Set a PR Every Day by David Dellanave Best Ways to Audit Your Program by Dan John The Best in Training by Jim Wendler What is Conditioning by Pavol Multidirectional Sled Hip Drills by Joel Jamieson The … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/6