training
Manual Labor and Strength and Conditioning: Is There a Connection?
This article is a bit of a 'shout out' to my dad for making me do hard manual labor when I was a kid.
Rhythm Required: Developing Scapulohumeral Rhythm for a Big Bench and Shoulder Health
Are you constantly getting stapled on the bench press by weight you know that you can handle?
Four Pre-Season Football Conditioning Drills with the Prowler
Are your football conditioning drills getting you into game shape or simply sprint shape?
Cardio for Meatheads
When it comes to cardiovascular exercise, many gym goers either flat out don’t care or they toss in a lackadaisical 30-minute session on the elliptical following their weight work.
Why We're Training
Whether you’re training to get stronger, gain muscle, become better at your sport, or look good at the beach, there is a common denominator—supercompensation.
Ten More things That Piss Me Off About Commercial Gyms, Part 1
Following the success of part one and part two of the much discussed "Twenty Things That Piss Me Off About Commercial Gyms" blogs and having received many comments asking for another edition, we think it's as good a time as any to unleash a little more Strength &Performance gold for your reading pleasure.
Three Tips for Improving the Effectiveness of Your Pulling Exercises
Remember, the quickest way to improve aesthetics and overall performance is to bring up your weak areas.
Elbow Pain and Strength Building Ergonomics
For the hardcore lifters out there, these few things may help in decreasing the pain and letting you continue to lift and get stronger when time off isn't an option.
Kettlebells Make a Good Braking System
The main functions of the core are stabilization, rotation/anti-rotation, and anti-extension.