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Training a Team in the Weight Room? 5 Simple Hacks You Should Be Using

You can find several similarities between training the average person and training the competitive athlete.

August 6, 2019 in Stack

Training sports athletes requires an attention to injury prevention that transcends that of general population clientele, simply because their performance on the court or field is directly contingent on the training put in on the weight room floor. With that said, conventionally performed exercises may not be in the best interests of every athlete, especially when dealing with players who are larger than average, taller than average, and who may possess leverages that are favorable to excel in their sport, but unfavorable to excel in the weight room.

5 Things to Stop Doing in the Gym

Dumb mistakes made by smart lifters

July 16, 2019 in T-Nation

When it comes to pulldowns, chin-ups, rows, or any other upper back dominant movement, you first engage your back muscles by drawing the shoulders away from the load. That’s like, rudimentary.

Think You’re a Badass? These 6 Moves Will Show You Where You’re Weak

Your badassery is about to take a back seat.

June 19, 2019 in Bodybuilding.com

I’ve written a lot on Bodybuilding.com about different ways I like to take the ego out of lifting. I’ve let you know how getting brutally strong may get you hurt, why you need to stop maxing out, and why you need to earn training “rights” you may be taking for granted. What do all these have in common? Taking things down a notch and focusing more on the weak links in your chain, rather than testing that chain with the amount of weight you can lift.

7 Joint-Friendly Alternatives to the Deadlift

Do you experience pain and/or discomfort when performing conventional deadlifts?

May 31, 2019 in Muscle & Strength

These 7 alternatives and modifications may be exactly what you need!

Stop Squatting and Deadlifting So Damn Much

The more you do them, the less you need them

May 14, 2019 in T-Nation

Any trainer worth his salt will say the big compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses deserve an important place in your program. They deliver the most dividends for strength development, calorie burning, fat loss, and even carry over into hypertrophy (size gains).

5 Joint Friendly Alternatives to Shoulder Press

Do you experience pain and/or discomfort when doing traditional barbell shoulder press? These 5 alternatives and modifications may be exactly what you need!

May 13, 2018 in Muscle & Strength

I consider the barbell strict press to be a staple in upper body development. And I’ll say it – it one-ups the bench press as far as functional application and testimony to true strength goes.

The New Big 3 for Non-Powerlifters

It's time to chase some better movements

April 10, 2019 in T-Nation

For years, lifters have treated the “big 3” lifts – squat, deadlift, and bench press – as if they’re sacred. Just like the powerlifters, bro.

How To Use Isometrics To Supercharge Your Biggest Lifts

Here's your game plan to set a new deadlift, squat, or bench press personal record.

April 7, 2019 in MEN'S HEALTH

If you want to push yourself to bigger gains on big lifts like the bench press and deadlift, you have several tried-and-true methods.

How Often Should You Change Your Workouts?

Thinking about changing up your workout routine? Not sure if it's the right time? Read this article to learn when the best time to program hop is.

April 3, 2019 in Muscle & Strength

The training game has evolved by leaps and bounds over the years, but one thing has made for constant contention amongst its professionals…

Protect Your Back With These 4 Strength Coach Secrets!

Apply these four rules to keep your lower back happy and healthy while you're training hard.

April 3, 2019 in Bodybuilding.com

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most dreaded things a lifter can deal with. I speak from firsthand experience.

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Women’s Health – Move of the Month – May 2019

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Women’s Health – Move of the Month – May 2019

LADIES: Check your boy on page 79 of the May 2019 issue of Women’s Health. For this article, I break down the TRX Single leg Burpee.

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