training
Implementing Self-Determination Theory in Coaching
Self-determination theory is an approach to shift motivation from extrinsic to intrinsic. As coaches, we can make small changes to the way we already do things to cause great changes to the athlete’s performance and motivation source.
The Best Bang for Your Buck: SS Yoke Bar
The elitefts SS Yoke Bar is a cut above the rest. "It's the most valuable, the most versatile, and it’s pretty much bulletproof.”
The Monsters on My Shoulder
I have two monsters perched on my left shoulder, whispering what-ifs and morbid thoughts and suggestions into my ear. No matter what I do, they won't go away. That's the most difficult part of having a mental illness.
Push/Pull/Legs Split for Muscle Size
Try out this very effective program for hypertrophy that's ideal for beginners and intermediates alike. All you've got to do is train four days per week using this three-day split: push, pull, and legs.
Why Sports Coaches Don't Trust Strength Coaches
The suggested strategy to build trust from the sports coach involves a particular approach to the strength and conditioning process. A natural consequence of this approach defines the scope of practice of strength and conditioning.
The 6-Pack Mindset
We tend to see outrageous exercises, movements, and even classes that claim they will give you a stronger core or a six-pack in days. I encourage a shift in your mindset to optimize your training to obtain the six-pack look.
University of Dubuque's Veterans Memorial Training Center is Custom Built
The new weight room inside the Veteran’s Memorial Training Center is a combination of clean and rugged beauty. With the addition of this new weight room, their facilities are among the best in the nation, and second to none in NCAA Division III athletics!
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Training for the US Marines
Unless you're trying to become a Special Forces operator, don't sweat it too much. The biggest training you'll have to do is in your brain. Stay strong, and you can survive boot camp.
GPP Training: You're Doing It Wrong
If your client cannot pull a sled or carry two heavy kettlebells without having to rest excessively between sets, you need to implement GPP to build your clients' foundations. But you need to implement it the right way.
What It Means to "Pass On"
Lately, I've noticed a lot of coaches telling other coaches to be careful of people who ask for advice in case they'll steal their trade secrets. Knock it off. Where did you learn the stuff you know now? That knowledge is not yours alone.
WATCH: Joe Sullivan Rants — Go to Therapy!
Joe Sullivan has some choice words for powerlifters who think that the weight room is their therapy. It's not. Go get help. See a therapist.
How to Build a Mesocycle
Training is like traveling; you have to map out the route you want to take in the timeframe you have. For training, planning your mesocycle is a good place to start that journey — you have to understand the basic principle of progressive overload and take your maximum ability to recover into consideration.