Motivation and Motor Learning
Nick Winkleman refers to the Self-Determination Theory, otherwise referred to the Macrotheory of Motivation.
The Golden Circle: The what, the how, and the why.
Basically imagine 3 circles with the smallest on labeled "why" inside of a larger one labeled "how", inside of the largest one labeled "what".
Strongest Man Alive 1998: Atlas Stones Video
Strongman competitor and online training coach, Darden has represented both the USA and Cyprus in international competition. Experienced in both strongman, powerlifting, martial arts and Olympic lifts, his article and video instruction has helped hundreds of lifters reach their goals.
What is a Coach Responsible For?
Coaching someone that is paying you to coach them is different than you being assigned to them. The motivation is different.
A lesson on using straps (video)...
Ladewski is an elite-level powerlifter, a physique competitor, a mother, wife, and strength coach. Recently earning Best Lifter at Relentless Detroit, she now preps for Relentless Minnesota to compete in the 123-pound class.
Life Changes & Deadlifts
A personal life as intriguing as his superhuman strength, Chris Duffin’s training log tells the story of a man so dedicated to his craft that he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals — and he always does. Duffin squatted a raw world-record 881 in October and only a month after, in November, won a GPA World Championship.
My First (and maybe last) Olympic Lifting Meet
One thing all strength athletes will agree is there is nothing like competition. Choosing, committing to, and preparing for a meet is what separates competitive lifters versus people who just lift weights.
Legs with Kroc
Hit the streets in Matt's camaro again...I took a video of him smoking out the neighborhood...I'm sure he'll post it online somewhere
Updated Workouts
Life is good, stoked about second son being born on Nov 4th.........here are updated workouts
UGSS and training since
I am training to compete. I qualified for WPC worlds in November in Bench & Deadlift. My meet prep will start 10 weeks out but until then I am trying to survive moving my business, preparing to have a new baby, finding a new house(to make room for the new baby) & dealing with a host of other issues that
Friday Not a normal sun's out, but Sky is out
Selkow was the strength and conditioning coach of the NHL Arizona Sundogs as well as for the Bradshaw Mountain High School football program. He has worked with hundreds of athletes in multitude of sports the last 35 years. Selkow is currently working at Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, California.
Leg Training and a Bonus Tricep Workout You Should Try.
Dave Tate, CSCS, CEO and Founder Elitefts.com Inc. Dave is currently training to get into the best shape of his life while managing 30 years of extensive post competitive damage, his business roles, being a husband and father.
Weekend, Winning, and Losing
Sunday was a bit of a rough day for me. I woke up with muscle spasms in my back and they stayed for most of the day. Sunday was a day of laying on the couch for me.
I Don't Even Know Where To Begin
In the sport for over 25 years and the first to squat 1100 pounds, Goggins remains active in powerlifting as a competitor and coach. He last competed at the 2014 Raw Unity and is prepping for 2015 Raw Unity.
Training Since UGGS
Training since getting back has toned down a bit. I've had two good bench workouts on Mondays since that time.