“Everything should be as simple as possible, but not simpler.”Albert Einstein I try to keep things simple when I coach. Lifting can be intimidating and this anxiety can interfere with the learning process. The worst thing I can do is muck it up with lots of complicated words and explanations. Everyone learns differently, but over …
Push-ups can get really ugly really fast if they’re not coached properly. And often times we use push-ups with beginners because their fairly basic – or so it’s thought. Push-ups are actually pretty tough, and if you overload a beginner with tons of verbal cues (i.e. “tuck your elbows,” “make a double chin,” “brace your …
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Simple as it may seem, squat form can be incredibly complex, especially if you want to get brutally strong. As a coach and lifter, it’s my job to make this daunting task a little more manageable for my athletes and myself. There are hundreds – if not thousands – of resources available to teach you how …
