I’ve been thinking a lot about training lately. What are we training for? I mean, specifically, what are we working to achieve? After some serious thought, I believe it really comes down to these 4 things: Bigger, better, stronger, faster. That sums up my training
One question I’m asked a lot about is deloading. For me personally, deloading is one of the key contributing factors to my own training longevity. What I’ll answer here are the key questions: what exactly is it, why you should use it, and how to
There’s a brand new study comparing muscle activation and power with the straight bar versus the hex bar deadlift. Is one style or variation better than the other? This study definitely sheds some light on that question. And it’s also a really interesting and exciting
There’s no doubt that one the biggest training mistakes when I started out was that I wasn’t training to improve my performance. I was training for other reasons. Honestly, I never understood the importance of technique or pursuing the path to mastery. Today, it’s a
I remember not too long ago interviewing Dan John for the podcast. In the interview, he mentioned that he had a coach to help him with his training. I was shocked that even Dan John had a coach, but quickly realized how right he was.
Is there anything more debated than the squat? Is there anything more fundamental in training than the squat? The squat and it’s variations are regarded as one of the most effective , if not the most effective exercise, to build total body strength and enhance
You train hard, right? You’re putting in the effort and most of the time your workouts are pretty damn good. You probably feel like you’re doing the right things. But, unfortunately, your results suck. Well, maybe they don’t suck, but they’re not as good as
In the most recent podcast (episode #86) on bodyweight training I spoke about how we need to be “technicians” in our training. I spoke about my background and why I believe we need to be more technical in our exercise approach. But, let me clarify
The hip hinge is an essential movement pattern for strength training, but it’s often misunderstood or underutilized. If we don’t get this movement right, we won’t get the right technique in many key lifts and exercises, such as the kettlebell swing and the barbell deadlift.
