Why I Break the Rule of Symmetrical Training
Humans aren't symmetrical. We're not born symmetrically, and our daily rituals only make us less so. So why is symmetry seen as a "golden" rule in training? Why must we [...]
The Key Chemical for Recovery You’re Probably Ignoring (And How to Make More Of It)
It's a simple formula: The quicker you recover, the more training volume you can handle. Done right, greater volume/intensity of training results in bigger gains in performance. Your workouts are [...]
You May Be ‘Stuck’ in Extension. Here’s Why It’s Disastrous for Performance
If you can’t relax, you can't recover. If you can't recover, you can't handle more training volume. If you can't handle tougher training, your progress will eventually stall. Extension refers [...]
Runners: If You Can’t Do This Drill, You’re at an Increased Risk of Injury
Every time you take a step, you should be able to properly shift into your hip during single-leg stance. That is just simply normal human gait. Running is essentially a [...]
Why Most People ‘Shake Like a Leaf’ When Using Proper Front Squat Form
It’s called a “Front Squat” for a reason. The anterior (front-oriented) load is there to take potential stress off the back extensors and place it on the abdominals. You have [...]
Why I Encourage My Athletes to Put Their Hands on Their Knees When Tired
If you ever played a sport growing up, chances are you heard a coach yell, “Get your hands off your knees!" while you and your teammates were gasping for air. [...]