Genetics Versus Hard Work
This six-round series will detail the differences in which genetics and hard work team up to build a machine out of man or woman.
Lift like You’re on Ludes
A year has come and gone since I last penned an article; coincidentally, it has also been approximately the same amount of time since my last major weightlifting injury.
Creating an Optimal Peak for Championship Season
The backbone to any successful throwing program is emphasizing technical development and training the body to perform the movements necessary to generate the farthest possible throw.
Some Simple Solutions to a ‘Complex’ Problem
It seems the majority of strength and power programs incorporate the use of complex/contrast training at some stage.
Training leading up to the SPF Pro/AM
I’m sure as I look at it more I’ll find a few ways to fine tune it, but so far this is what I plan to do.
The Red Drop Theory and Talking to Nine Year Olds
You may be wondering what the heck the two things above have to do with one another.
You’ve Missed A Lift; Now What?
Anyone who has been lifting weights for any amount of time has missed a lift.
Afraid of Pull-Ups?
Do you get scared when you walk into your gym and see the strangely contorted metal bars that people like to torture themselves with?
Ten Fatal Flaws of Fitness Professionals
Ah, the holidays! The most joyous time of the year, in which time is spent with your family and friends nestled by the fire.
Exercise and Depression
It seems to be a generally accepted fact that exercise has a positive impact on depression and anxiety.
Ten Reasons Why Young Athletes Are Easier to Train Than Adults
The question has lingered in the fitness industry for years—are young athletes easier to train than the average adults who make up the general population?
Lower Body Plyometric Training for Female Athletes
Implementing plyometric exercise into a program continues to stir a great debate among coaches, trainers, and physical therapists.
Top Testosterone Boosting Tips: Part 2
Based on thousands of hormonal blood work tests, Dr. Serrano has determined that 45 minutes of intense weight training, not including the warm up, is the productive training limit for a majority of adult men.
Considerations for Training Females
Many trainers and strength coaches will often make the mistake of treating everyone the same.
Four Basic Exercises Most People Perform Incorrectly
Below are four common exercises many people—even knowledgeable lifting enthusiasts—often perform incorrectly.
How to Squat Tip 1: Elbows Down, Chest Up
Follow Smitty's video series for some squat tips to send you on your way to a PR.
One Week of Training with Steve Goggins
The gym was freezing cold, about 30 degrees. Time to go home. Haha.
Obedience and Training at the UGSS
Things were much less stressful having Frey there to call my next weight and the rep scheme.
Snowy Sprints and Winter Hill Running Tips
This was one of the sessions you know is brutal going into, likely regrettable during, but awesome after (when you've warmed up).
What I Learned from Running a Warehouse Gym
I spent two weeks at Strength & Performance, in which time I think I learned more than in the last 3 years.
When Body Weight Is Just too Heavy
Barring the obvious exceptions of sumo wrestlers and single heavyweight lifters, nearly all athletes could benefit from more relative strength.
Deadlift Training Overview
After 25 years of competitive lifting, I’ve picked up a few things I’d like to pass on in the hopes that it can help you move this most difficult lift upward.
The Starting Gate
The biggest lesson I've learned this year is you have to always keep moving forward no matter how bad things get.
Understanding the Impact of Hormones
You can have the best plan in the world, but if your hormones are out of whack, you'll be spinning your wheels forever.
Power to the Plank
After hundreds of hours working toward a better stomach, I’ve either prescribed or witnessed every crunch, leg lift, and torso twist variation known to man.
Get a Stronger Grip
If anyone uses this and successfully closes a goal gripper, please take a video of it and send it to me.
How to Increase Your Bench with These Seven Body Weight Movements
Most people I know who lift, especially athletes, want to have a strong bench press.
Wrestling Workouts from The Underground Strength Gym
The workouts are hard, but, they are also smart.
Strong Grip Strength
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one’s grip?
Tackling the Weighted Chin-up
This article is for those who have become proficient with chin-ups and pull-ups and want to progress into heavier weighted pulls.
In-Season Football Training: “The Critical Window”
I’ve coached high school football for six years and have seen one critical factor that has caused our football players to lose strength and size.
Weekender’s Small-Time PR with Big-Time Learnings
The week leading up to the meet was great. Lots of rest and ice.
Second Hand Training - Two KILLER Workouts
It doesn’t take long for this to get around when you post on an online training log.
Postural Analysis and Program Design
Within the world of performance training and strength and conditioning, there are several evaluation methods used to determine body function and positioning.
Five Fun Inverted Row Variations
Inverted rows are an exercise that I didn’t give much attention to until recently.
The Importance of Barefoot Training
Think about it – the only part of our anatomy to touch the ground when we run or jump – and most of us spend little to no time developing strength, mobility and proprioception in the feet.
Six Things You Aren’t Doing
Let’s take a look at what you aren’t doing that’s holding you back from that 5.2 lbs of muscle your new protein powder said you would add.
Training Alone, Part 3: Benching Alone
Every now and then, we all read a news report about someone who was accidentally killed by bench pressing alone, a terrible tragedy that can be averted by training sensibly and safely.
My 13 Personal Training Rules
While my programing is a bit of a mess right now, I do still follow most of the same rules I’ve used for the past few years.
CK FMS - The Spud's Take
The kettlebell side is mostly skill and re-certification on all the basic moves plus that damn snatch test.
Juliet's Gym Etiquette
So if I was to do them in this session, my situation the way it is, I would be taking a perfectly good exercise and making it potentially bad or ugly.
S4: Week 1-4 of 12 Training Plan
This is week 2 of a 12 week plan I’ve been creating for a group of lifters in the gym.
Sure Thing Investments
There are many ways that we can show our athletes that we care and are willing to invest in their lives.
Training for the Fat Guy
Because I have written a few articles on gaining mass and getting big, it’s only fair that I send some love to the fat guys who want to get in shape and feel better about all that mass they (hopefully) gained from all the time spent eating big and training as heavy as they could.
The Ten Percent Rule
If you’ve read speed training articles, watched most presenters and DVDs, and gone through coaching education, you’ve heard it—the rule.
