The best movers have the strongest feet, and yet so many of us treat the foot like an afterthought when lifting. If you’re serious about improving your main lifts – the squat, deadlift – and every other exercise in between, you must get reacquainted with the tripod foot. Not only will this activate the muscles, joints, ligaments in the foot, …
I’ve been training people since 2011 and have come to learn that there are two types of trainees: Those that over value the things that account for merely 1% of the results Those that under estimate that things that account for 99% of the results Things like supplements, booty bands, and novelty are over hyped and over valued in the …
When it comes to core training, the choices and variations are endless. Deadbugs, farmer’s carry, planks, and crawls appear in my programming and my clients’ programs literally always. Not a single crunch in sight! The bear crawl in particular is one of my favorites to play with because it challenges and ignites muscles that the majority of people need, including: …
There is far too much hype given to “the struggle.” The mental and emotional struggle of starting a business and making it successful. The physical struggle of overcoming an illness or serious injury. The political, cultural, and economic struggles of our present time. Sometimes, “the struggle” is a necessary part of achieving something great, developing greater self-awareness, or overcoming a …
Your hand grip changes everything in the deadlift. If grip is the limiting factor, you’re unlikely to ever push those strength numbers – an issue if getting strong is the goal. There are three types of grips in strength training: Double overhand Mixed grip Hook grip As a general rule of thumb, you should deadlift with a double overhand grip …
I’ve never been a fan of the title “online fitness coach.” It’s unclear what immediatly comes to mind for people, but I assume they picture an Instagram feed full of mirror selfies and weird butt angles that make no sense… The thought of it gives me nightmares, but that’s another issue. The truth is, I am an online strength and Pilates …
Far too many people waste time looking for that “perfect” stretch or drill to help open up the hip but not enough time implementing the exercises they find consistently. It’s the same thing with fitness. Looking for the perfect program is a form of self-sabotage. Stop searching and start implementing. If you want to improve your back squat, then you …
So you want to stay strong and lose stubborn fat? This small tweak to your programming will get the job done in less time. What are Density Sets Density sets refers to how much work (or volume) you do within a certain amount of time. Used correctly, it can help you break out of a plateau, get more work done …
“Where focus goes, energy flows.” When positive psychology began making a name for itself as a new field of research in the early 2000s, people flocked to book shelves to purchase its promise of happiness. At the core, we want to flourish and feel elated at all times, but without its contrast, can we really appreciate or understand what happiness …
How long should you rest? If you train with me in-person or through BarbellSTRONG coaching (BSC), my 4 month online strength & hypertrophy program, you’ll always know exactly how long to rest between sets. Rest periods are the most underrated training variable yet an easy one to track. Most people overestimate the time they’ve spent resting between sets and end …
