Hey all –
Hope you’re all enjoying the warm(er) weather. Here’s some great fitness content from around the web this week:
Episode 3 of The Strength House Podcast is live! This week, Greg and I talk about the importance of training environment, as well as how to set training maxes and use RPEs effectively. We also put beers from Massachusetts’ two top breweries head to head in a double IPA showdown.You can find it on:
If you’ve got questions or comments, shoot us an email at thestrengthhousepodcast@gmail.com
Best Fitness Reads of the Week
Bulletproof Your Shoulders with 3 Exercises
by Tony Bonvechio via MyFitnessPal
It takes more than a few crossbody stretches and foo-foo rotator cuff exercises to build healthy shoulders. Check out my 3-step approach to bulletproof shoulders in this article I wrote for MyFitnessPal.
The #AskMikeReinold Show: Mixed Grip Deadlifts, Self Myofascial Release and Gaining Mass
by Mike Reinold
This is more of a “watch” than a “read,” but Greg Robins and I were featured on Mike Reinold’s podcast and talked about some topics that are dear to our powerlifting hearts.
How to Unrack the Bar for a Bigger Squat
by Adam Pine
The setup can make or break a lift. This simple-yet-effective strategy for unracking the bar before a squat is crucial if you want to move big wheels.
Upcoming Seminar: Austin, Texas
Greg Robins and I are psyched to announce that we’ll be presenting our Optimizing the Big 3 Seminar at True Grind Systems in Austin, Texas, on March 18! Click here to register.
Technique Tuesday
#AskBonvecStrength
Exercise of the Week
Client Spotlight: Christy
Bonvec Strength athlete Christy hit a new 1RM on her feet-up bench press – just a few pounds off her old bench press max! There are many ways to measure progress, and one of them is on your accessory exercises. Great work Christy!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQwXDqQBim7/