What Wrong With the Burpee?
The 'burpee' is perhaps one of the most popular exercises used in training programs and group fitness settings alike. If you are unfamiliar with this movement, however, it is typically [...]
3 Tips For Increasing Your Deadlift 1 Rep Max
Performing a properly executed deadlift is beneficial for numerous reasons. However, increasing strength in the movement overtime should be every trainee's primary goal. To build strength in the deadlift, progressive [...]
The Great Footwear Debate
Selecting appropriate footwear for athletic and recreational activities can be difficult due to the array of options we have available today. Couple that with contradictory research or claims made by [...]
Why Rest Days Are Critical For Proper Recovery
Most of us are aware that beating ourselves into a pulp day after day in the gym without rest eventually results in performance decline, overtraining, or even worse, injury. Despite [...]
How Rest Intervals Play A Role In Training
As a strength and conditioning professional, I've written and scanned thousands of programs. A number of these are exceptionally well written, while others are not. The best ones account for [...]
Tips For Integrating The Snatch and Clean & Jerk
A conversation I frequently have with fellow coaches and colleagues is whether or not weightlifting derivatives are worth the time they take to teach their athletes. At the same time, [...]