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Posted on July 27 2010 Read more...

Somtimes, Stupid is in vogue

Ignorance is bliss. Right? This was quote I heard from one of the trainers at the gym that I train at say regarding pain, "It'll go away." By the way, this was after the guy did a set of skill crushers and said he had pain when he turned his head to ...
Posted on July 22 2010 Read more...

He said-she said

He said-she saidI've just started teaching a course which prepares students to take the NSCA-CPT exam.  This is going to be a great opportunity to help build a strong "graduating class" for the future of this industry. 
Posted on July 20 2010 Read more...

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?One of the most common cues when squatting or deadlifting is to "look up". This presumably keeps people from rounding their back and dropping their chest, but is this the best thing to do? [caption id="attachment_69" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="The...umm...extensor reflex."][/caption] The answer, unfortunately isn't exactly black and white. From a technical standpoint we have to ...
Posted on July 19 2010 Read more...

Progressions – More than lipservice

Progressions – More than lipserviceI'm very progression oriented in my training. That is, I not only like to have a big bag of sick twisted trainer tricks, but I want to use them at the right time on the right person for the right reason. Consequently, some of the stuff many of us can use never gets ...
Posted on July 14 2010 Read more...

On loaded plyometrics…

On loaded plyometrics…Q: What do you think using weight vests for plyometric exercises[. . .]"
Posted on July 13 2010 Read more...

Hierarchy of training

Hierarchy of trainingDeveloping athletes an clients should begin with a proper assessment. It's been said that with a proper assessment you develop a road map, from where someone is to where they want to be. And it's an essential road map crucial to the success. The FASTEST route from Chicago to New York is ...
Posted on June 28 2010 Read more...

Asymmetry and sport

I'll be speaking much more on this topic in a few weeks (details to come later :). Left-right asymmetries may give great indication for risk of injury. If there is a discrepancy in strength, power, flexibility between left and right limbs then the risk of injury may be much higher. It's suggested that 53-75% of the ...
Posted on June 26 2010 Read more...

A miscellaneous summary for the week’s happenings

A miscellaneous summary for the week’s happenings1. USA! USA! For those of your non soccer fans, the US won Group C in FIFA World Cup Pool play and is advancing to play Ghana today at 12:30 P.M. EST.
Posted on June 25 2010 Read more...

Streamline your program design thought process

Streamline your program design thought processContinuing your education of strength and conditioning is vital to long term improvement.
Posted on June 23 2010 Read more...

Training vs. Coaching

Training vs. CoachingI see a lot of "Personal trainers" out there.  Fortunately, I am training at a gym that offers a wide variety of personal training.