Challenge Sets
When it comes to challenge sets, are there valid reasons, based in “science” on why they should be done?
An update on my Special Olympic athlete, CJ Piantieri
I hope you’re all doing well, are staying safe, and are able to maintain your routines enough to keep your sanity.
The Gateway to Optimal Health
Here's a hint: It's a three-letter word that begins with the letter g.
Making A Deal With The Devil - When And Why
I have made these deals sporadically over the years and they have paid great dividends.
Five Tips for the Early Deadlifter
Is the bar even with your shoulders to optimize the pulling distance? Or is the bar pulling you forward? Are you keeping your head up? Are you holding your air while pressing your belly into the belt?
Prehab Is Brushing Your Teeth For Your Body
It would be nice if I could have someone brush my teeth for me and do my prehab as well. Anyone have the winning Powerball numbers to share?
Coaches Corner Podcast Episode 48
Covered a bunch of great topics in this episode, hope you enjoy it.
Tutorial: Box Squats for New Lifters
How and why I use the box squat this particular way with my clients
I Know Shit
What's common knowledge to me may in fact be new to you...so here you go: Thirty-five training, nutrition, and supplementation gems to reach your physique goals. And oh do these gems glisten.
What is DOMS and What Does it Mean For Growth?
Let's get a more detailed look at the mechanisms behind DOMS and what it actually means for muscle growth.
6 Foundational Movement Pattern Variations
If you're not spending time with each of these patterns weekly, you're leaving gains on the table.
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - Low Fat Pizza
It's great to be able to enjoy foods like pizza and still have abs
How do we know how far an athlete will get in their performance?
I prefer to focus on the athlete's autotelic enjoyment (enjoy the sport for the sake of it) and intrinsic motivation. It's wise to avoid motivational lies about success. If one in a million will make it, these competitive lies will hurt a million minus one.