The Right Way to Test Your One-Rep Max (and How to PR More Often)
Some coaches tell you to forget about your one-rep max because the injury risk of testing it is too high. I am not one of those coaches. While I agree [...]
Why Every Person Who Strength Trains Should Know—And Love—Micro Plates
Remember those magical "beginner gains" you experienced for the first few months when you started lifting? You'd set a personal best on the Bench Press or Squat then come back [...]
5 Secrets for Shedding Excess Body Fat (That Don’t Involve Working Out)
As a strength and conditioning coach, my role often extends far beyond the weight room. One of the many hats I wear daily is that of a nutritionist. Although it's [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Lifting Straps
Grip strength often becomes a limiting factor with exercises like Hang Power Cleans, Deadlifts and Rows once an athlete becomes fairly strong. Simply put, their legs and back can handle [...]
How to Finally Barbell Overhead Press Without Pain
Some lifters experience shoulder pain or discomfort when performing common vertical barbell pressing movements such as Military and Push Presses. A lack of shoulder/thoracic spine mobility and/or previous shoulder injuries [...]
Why Every Athlete Should Train Single-Leg Jumps
This article is part 4 in a four-part series on programming and progressing jump training for field sport athletes. Check out Parts 1, 2 and 3 here. Let's discuss two [...]
