The Mental Woes of Breaking in New Gear

The Mental Woes of Breaking in New Gear

Marshall Johnson
Tagged: Education
The whole process is a mental fuck if you let it be. From poly to canvas, here's my most recent battle with unanticipated obstacles.
The Balls to the Walls Paradox

The Balls to the Walls Paradox

Erik Eggers
Tagged: Education
Pull back, be patient, and wait for the right time. There are many times I should have taken this advice.
All Movement Begins in the Brain

All Movement Begins in the Brain

Buddy Morris
Tagged: Coaching
No matter the athlete, the ability to move is the most important function to build. Sometimes, it's best to slow things down.
WATCH: Table Talk — Do Your Genetics Suck?

WATCH: Table Talk — Do Your Genetics Suck?

Dave Tate
There's a way to know if your genetics suck — but not until you've given 100%. If you don't spend enough time trying, you'll never know.
Passive vs Active: Why Your Plank Sucks (Plus Two Tips for Making it Better)

Passive vs Active: Why Your Plank Sucks (Plus Two Tips for Making it Better)

Andy Chasse
Tagged: Education
Do planks feel easy? If so, you're doing them wrong. Here's how to get the most out of this stability and posture-building exercise.
Music As A Performance Enhancer

Music As A Performance Enhancer

Andy Hingsbergen
Tagged: Motivation
Could your favorite (or least favorite) songs work as psychophysiological performance enhancers? Let's turn to research for the answer.
Who Influences You?

Who Influences You?

Buddy Morris
Tagged: Coaching
How you learn and who you listen to will determine whether or not you keep growing in this industry.
13 Products for a Mashed-Up Meathead

13 Products for a Mashed-Up Meathead

Dave Tate
I've had injuries, joint replacements, and years of pain. These items keep me able to train as I can.
How to Know If You Should Be Using VBT

How to Know If You Should Be Using VBT

Bryan Mann
Determining the time to implement velocity-based training hinges on three characteristics of your program and athletes. Give them what they need, when they need it.
My SWIS 2015 Experience

My SWIS 2015 Experience

Ken Whetham
Tagged: Education
The best come together for a weekend to educate each other on business, strength training, rehab, and nutrition. My head is still spinning.
Cheat Day Delusions

Cheat Day Delusions

Pete Stables
Tagged: Education
You’re going to need to meet a very specific criteria before you can indulge on a day full of crunchy, salty, sweet, rich, and savory taste-bud bliss.
Strong(her) Bench Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter

Strong(her) Bench Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter

Joe Schillero
Tagged: Novice
Now that we've tackled the squat, let's break down the bench set up and introduce a cue system to use during every set.