What is it? Tempo training is a way to lift in which you control the weight down or up based on time. It may be 3 seconds down on a squat, it may be a 3 second paus on the bottom of a squat. The tempo would look something like this 3010. The first number …
Becoming a better athlete, building a better physique, or becoming a better person starts with having the right mindset. The first thing I talk to any athlete I work with is mindset. I mention certain principles I want to instill in them numerous times over the course of a week in hoping that they stick. …
Dense Foam Roller I recommend this roller due to size and portability as well as the trigger point work you can do with it. The best way to start off your exercise or training routine? Foam rolling is always a great way to get loose and when at the gym a great way to socialize. …
Doing an overhand grip pull up is the ultimate test of upper body strength, maybe outside of a proper push up. If you are able to perform 5 full range of motion strict pull ups, you have adequate upper body strength for most things in life. The pull up develops the lat and bicep muscles …
Not sure if you have heard there is a airborne virus going around called CoronaVirus? Writing an article on how to prevent your body from contracting the illness is probably great clickbait so here we go! It seems to me that the unpredictability of this virus is what has everyone all panicky and running out …
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I sometimes get asked a lot of the same questions; whats the best diet to follow and whats the best exercise program to do. The real answer to this is that it depends on what you think you might enjoy doing. Lets be honest, whatever activity we choose it needs to be fun and enjoyable. …
Why are overhead squats so difficult? Lets start with optimal ankle, hip, and shoulder mobility. Oh ya i forgot we must also have optimal core strength and shoulder stability. Bottom line is overhead squats are very hard and not everyone is able to do them or should do them (with weight). Lets start with the …
Walk around any exercise facility and the athletes that are there are limping around or doing some extra mobility to cure their ailing joints. We often hear the phrase “work smarter not harder”, this is probably something these athletes need to hear. This is where the “high/low” model comes in. When programming for any type …
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If you walk into most gyms you will hear the music cranked up loud. Most people think this is to help motivate the people working out there, well ok its definetely to help motivate, but another reason is to prevent you from hearing all the knees cracking and grinding. The knees take a lot of …
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