Which physical quality is more important, strength or endurance? This is not meant to be a trick question, by the way. It's just a question that may require a little thinking, but I'll fully explain the answer and the rationale in this article. Another important question is what...
... GRIP When you grab the bar in your set up, grip the bar firmly to increase muscular tension in the arms and upper body. Be sure to wrap your thumbs around the bar (do not use a thumbless grip) and make sure the bar is secure in your...
... Be BOLD. Take ACTION. Accept the CHALLENGE. I'll see you over on the Fan page. (Have questions? Let me know)...
... Programming like this, with proper nutrition, will work like a "laser focused approach" on the goal of fat loss. There are tons of other simple programs like this for the same goal. I thought it was important to de-mystify fat loss programming. Who says exercise training has to...
One of the great benefits of kettlebell training, barbells, and appropriate bodyweight training is the constant improvement in motor control. Motor control is one of the keys to improving your performance, preventing injury, and ultimately helping you achieve the health and fitness goals you want. And, when...
... STORY #1: Karl Kay (Karlos, pictured above) I turned 50 in August 2013. Usual story to be told, a regular guy who was reasonably fit until his late 20s, then the whole typical poor diet and living on past glories caught up with me. I retired from competitive...
Last weekend was amazing. I had the honor to assist at the StrongFirst Level One Kettlebell Certification up in Philadelphia. The experience was incredible and it was great to enhance my coaching skills, as well as learn how to refine techniques and drill progressions. I could write an...
The bent press is an amazing exercise, but I've found that there's very limited information and training on how to effectively perform it. The more I learned and discovered about this lift, the more incredible and powerful it's become for me. I hope you'll discover this lift,...