coaching

push-ups

Technique Tuesday: 3 Environmental Cues to Fix Your Push-Ups

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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how deep should you squat

Technique Tuesday: How Deep Should You Squat? Part 2

In part 1 of this multi-part series that answers the question, “How deep should you squat?” I discussed how your training goals will influence how deep you need to squat. This week’s Technique Tuesday dives further into the physical limitations that will determine how deep you can or should squat. Spoiler alert: good coaching is ALWAYS …

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The Journey from Novice to Elite: A Female Powerlifter’s Perspective

Today’s guest post is from my sister, Alex Bonvechio. Alex has been competing in powerlifting for almost 2 years now and will take a crack at an elite total at 148 pounds in October. Here’s her take on how she went from a total beginner to an accomplished lifter in such a short time. Enjoy!  Alex …

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