training
A Message to Young Trainees: Pump Down the Volume
The garage gym is getting a lot of use as of late, I am happy to say. It is frequently rumbling with young athletes who remind me of an important fact of the early training years.
Where Most Box Athletes Miss the Mark
Many coaches still believe it is heresy to say that athletes can build absolute strength and endurance simultaneously, but athletes all over the world are doing so and making great progress. Here are a few ways to do so even more successfully.
My SPS Weekend and Visit to the S5 Compound
My recent trip to Ohio included attending the 2018 elitefts Sports Performance Summit and visiting the brand new elitefts office, warehouse, and gym. Along the way, I learned a lot about training.
Case Study: Programming Considerations for the Injury-Prone Powerlifter
Taking two of my lifters, let’s break down all the variables that come into play for individualizing their programming to keep them not only progressing but also healthy.
The 5 Stages of Change
With this basic framework you can better understand how likely your clients are to stick to a program or diet, as well as where they might be in the behavior change process.
All In — When I Got to Westside
Before I started training at Westside, I told my wife I was going to shut off my brain and do whatever I was told, no matter what. It was one of the best decisions I've made.
The Coach's Guide to Teaching the Bench Press
With beginners you need to follow a simple guide to get them going. Then once they're ready, you need to focus on the three phases of the bench press. It's all included in this article.
10 Ways to Drive Communication with Youth Athletes
None of these have to do with Prilepin's chart or buying better equipment, but they might just be what sets you apart from the next trainer, private sector coach, or school coach.
Joe Gazio Memorial: Honoring a Great Weightlifter and Coach
As a tribute to Joe and his coaches, I’d like to share his knowledge of the Soviet training system. He knew these methods as well as anyone outside the USSR ever could.
Rules for the Hard Gainer, Part Two — Six New Steps to Packing on Mass
If you've mastered and are continuing to follow the eight rules from part one of this series, I want to show you exactly how you can create an even better program that will pack mass on any true hard gainer out there.
Instilling A Growth Mindset
During his first soccer season, there were several things I said to my son each week in hopes of helping him understand that no matter what he does in life, it will take work to get there.
Coaching Essentials for Program Development
How do you determine if your program is too easy, too hard, or just right? Here are some things to look for to see if your coach is the real deal or full of shit.