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.
Is It Block Training, Concentrated Loads, or...?
I’ve been reading with interest—and amazement—the many articles that have been appearing lately on the use of the “block” method.
Equipment101: elitefts™ Super Yoke
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
Is Sports Practice Rationally Constructed?
Attention coaches: consider the athletes you coach and how they move during contests.
Advanced Squat Cycle
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Paul Childress recently and talk about how he sets up his squat cycles before a meet.
Youth Sport Training Considerations
Setting the stage for sport success when it counts- begins when it doesn’t.
Introducing the Shoulder Tornado: The Best Shoulder Warm Up You Aren...
In this article, I'll introduce you to a brand new shoulder warm-up drill that we use before any upper body movements.
An Inside Look at VIP Training and Strength Sport
The faults and failures of commercial gyms were holding him back.
The Top 10 Reasons for Attending a Learn to Train Seminar
For those of you who might be “on the fence” when deciding whether or not it is worth going, I went ahead and compiled my top ten reasons for attending a Learn to Train seminar.
How I Train
Anyway, this is what's been working like a charm for me. If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to clarify whatever you need.
Club Sports Conundrum: Part II
The solutions to these problems are as multi-faceted as the nature of the problems themselves
Club Sports Condundrum
The current climate of club sport, in combination with school sport, in Southern California is one in which the majority of athletes are being placed under a degree of physical stress that their bodies are unsuited to handle.
Explosive Dead Hangs
Clapping at the top of a pull-up doesn't make it explosive anymore than clapping in the bottom of a dead hang does.
Welcome To The Dungeon
You have to make the decision to turn your dream into a reality, take the first step and don’t let anyone hold you back.
Metal Jack Shirt Review
I've worn a lot of bench shirts over the years and I can say unequivocally this is the best one I ever put on.
The Dumbing Down of Fitness: “Globo Gym” Style
I've had plenty of time to think about my experiences in the corporate fitness world over the last year, simply because that’s where I cut my teeth and then subsequently got them knocked out.
My Insights on Training and Coaching: A Business Perspective
This is just a small list of things that I've learned and observed over my ten years of training.
Lightning Deadlifts
Until recently, the deadlift was the bastard child of the strength and conditioning community!
Mexican Fiesta Dip
You can eat this on its own, with tortilla chips, wrapped in a corn or flour tortilla, or however you would like.
Eight Problems
I'm known on here as the "Angry Coach," but as we all know, the longer you coach, the angrier you get.
Cardinal Strongman Challenge II Writeup & Video
In training I was repping 165 pounds for sets of four per arm, but I wasn't able to do the whole series all in a row the one time I was able to set it up at Brute Strength Gym.
Military Special Operations Physical Preparation Concepts
The paradigm of military special operations training poses an ironic problem.
Recipe: Homemade Ketchup
Most meal plans encourage no ketchup because of the sugar or high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients. So? Make your own!
What is Strongman and Why Do You Do it?
I love competition and competing in strongman gives me a focus for my training, goals to strive for, and periodic tests of how I am progressing.
Recipe: Protein Carrot Cakesters and Sweet Potato Rounds
These are possibly my new favorite thing ever. This is a Jen original recipe.
Combat Fitness Training for Military Officer Candidates
This article is written for the men and women of the United States armed forces.
Recipe: Protein Scones and Cookie Dough Balls
You can get creative and add dried fruit, shredded coconut, nuts, or whatever you want to these.
Ask the Thinker with Bonus Video Interview
The perceived weakness is actually fibers that are impaired from contracting.
Football: Summer Program Begins
I'm still convinced that you can talk them into this, and that you can talk kids into doing anything, or believing they can do anything. The military does it every day.
Amy Wattles: Newport Highland Games Recap
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
Tire Flipping 101
In this article, I’ll share with you a routine that has helped my clients, both men and women, get better at tire flipping.
Ask The Thinker
This is why I have long since abandoned the debate over exercise selection that does not fall within the realm of special physical preparation.
Interview with Powerhouse Training Systems' Steve Hendriksen
The inspiration came from seeing others on this site following their dreams and opening their own gym.
How to Win Meets and Influence Squats and Deadlifts
I would like to share with you a movement that has been extremely beneficial to my athletes.
Are Injuries Due Mainly to Conditioning or Lack of Conditioning?
Teams keep hoping that their players will not get injured.
Amy Wattles: Heathen Highland Games Write Up
In the end, it’s just about getting better each time I'm out there.
Did EliteFTS Influence the March Tournament?
I don't know about you, but that's motivating as hell for me.
5 Reasons Why It’s Best To Do Chins, Not Have Chins
If you can’t do chins, you are either hurt, fat or weak.
5 Ways to Increase Your Press
Just like any lift, if you want it to increase you have to make it a priority in your training.
How to Keep the Bloat
Meat Loaf is also great to make and while the meat loaf is being made in the oven you can make some rice in the microwave.
Ramblings on Maximal Effort Training
The maximal effort method is very important in your training if you're an athlete.
How to Get Along With People in the Gym
If there are ten different spots to do a particular exercise, and only one guy using one area, don't use the area right next to him.
Lessons Learned from a Corporate Meathead
Many of us are not fortunate enough to make a living out of the sport and lifestyle that we love.
