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28 Jun The 5 Unbreakable Laws for Training Success.

Posted at 15:57h in Strength Training 0 Comments

If the word "law" makes you uncomfortable, call these things whatever you'd like. But, I feel so strongly that if you follow these 5 things, you will be on the path to long term training success and nothing will stop you. Think about it like this. If you preface each of these laws by this statement, "I will continue to get better if I ..." These are 5 essential training laws to your optimize performance and maximize your results for the long term.

13 Jun Quick and Dirty Guide to the Romanian Deadlift

Posted at 20:25h in Barbells, Strength Training 2 Comments

This is maybe one of the best exercises I know of for building powerful hip strength and developing strong and flexible hamstrings. That exercise would be the Romanian deadlift or RDL. The movement looks somewhat similar to a conventional deadlift, but there are key distinctions to be aware of. I won't overcomplicate this because it's a simple lift to perform, in comparison to other more technically demanding lifts.

08 Jun Reader Questions: Will Kettlebells Hurt My Back?

Posted at 19:40h in Injury Prevention, Kettlebells 2 Comments

I've been getting slammed with emails these days and I've had some really great questions. It's been challenging to keep up, but many of the emails have been such good questions that I thought others could benefit from reading the responses. I always do my best to individually respond to readers, but I want to start posting some of these great questions and my responses here on RdellaTraining.

30 May How To Do The SOTS Press: The Ultimate Guide.

Posted at 15:24h in Kettlebells, Strength Training 3 Comments

Stealth shoulder exercise or is this a little bit crazy?

There's an unconventional exercise that provides fantastic strength and mobility, if you learn how to perform it safely and progress it properly.

That exercise is the kettlebell SOTS press. The SOTS press is an incredibly powerful exercise for the shoulders, as well as your entire body. I'll explain all about it. First, you should realize this exercise is NOT for everyone. But, if you're interested in developing ridiculously strong, powerful, mobile shoulders and want to learn how to progress this exercise from scratch, please read through this entire article.

20 May Generation Iron: Lessons From Modern Bodybuilding

Posted at 21:33h in Motivation, Muscle Building 2 Comments

Everybody wants to build muscle and lose fat. If that's true, you could say we all want to be bodybuilders, at some level. With that said, let me tell you about the movie, Generation Iron. Generation Iron is amazing film. A visual masterpiece with a powerful story about the sport of modern bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is a different kind of sport and Generation Iron is a different kind of film. From the stories, to the scenery and filmmaking, to the drive, desire, and passion of all the athletes, this film is a journey. This new modern day bodybuilding documentary recently became available on DVD and it’s already a classic.

17 May An Abdominal Exercise That’s Not a Waste Of Time.

Posted at 13:12h in Exercise, Strength Training 2 Comments

There's a lot of great exercises for the abs and, in my opinion, none of them have anything to do with sit ups or crunches. The key to abdominal strength and development is about training the whole body to stabilize at a high level. What I mean is stabilizing in functional movements, not training to actively flex our trunk (as with sit ups and crunches). One the best ways to develop abdominal strength is with basic barbell lifts.

13 May How To Take Your Training To The Next Level

Posted at 22:13h in Mindset 2 Comments

Exercise technique, exercise selection, and optimal nutrition are all critical components in our training success. To get the results we want, we've got to do the the right things. Of course, we have to know what it is we want. Assuming we do, there is something that's so important to our success, yet it's not discussed nearly enough, in my opinion.

09 May The Escalating Snatch Protocol: How To Crush The Kettlebell Snatch Test

Posted at 20:53h in Kettlebells 3 Comments

The kettlebell snatch has been called "the czar" of kettlebell exercises.

Full body explosive strength, a high level of conditioning, tremendous upper body strength, and outstanding mobility are some of the key benefits.

The kettlebell snatch test is one of the ultimate tests in strength and conditioning.

On a mission to help people discover their true strength. With over 3 decades of unique experiences, he's a former physio now regarded as an unconventional strength coach, movement teacher, and performance specialist who empowers people to get stronger and optimize their physical potential. Frustrated by the mainstream, he's passionate about teaching the fundamentals of strength and is recognized for engineering powerful programs to increase strength and power, build muscle, and enhance athleticism while taking a long-term perspective to health and athletic performance. Dedicated to helping people learn and take control through a foundation of strength and better human movement.
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