A lot of times when it comes to training I find myself not having a heck of a lot of time to get things done, which I would assume is something that most people can probably relate to. In times like this, we have a couple options; one, call it a day and move on, … Continue reading Circuits When Pressed for Time

Pressing movements like an overhead press, incline bench or many other pressing movements can be both difficult and painful at times, especially for overhead athletes like volleyball, swimming, and baseball players. More specifically, pressing movements tend to be more painful for overhead athletes when they are lying supine (on their backs) with their scapulae motion … Continue reading Pressing Alternatives

Depending on who you listen to, you may or may not feel that direct rotator cuff work is important in order to keep the shoulders of overhead athletes healthy. Coaches like Eric Cressey and Michael Boyle still include direct rotator cuff in their programs with various external rotation exercises. One the other hand, coaches/physical therapists … Continue reading Quick Shoulder PreHab Circuit

Happy August! As usual, here are 10 random thoughts that been going through my mind in the last month or so. Hope something on this list makes you think. Enjoy! 1. As a strength coach or personal trainer you are dealing with other peoples health. Don’t forget that. 2. Athletes don’t buy into coaching, they … Continue reading Random Thoughts: August Edition

Landed in Seattle last week after a 6 hour flight/10+ hours of traveling and had to get something in, had to just move a little bit. Not the greatest set up here at the hotel gym (50lb. DB was the limit) but while on the road you need to make it work with what you have. … Continue reading Training on the Road