It may not feel like it with up to 2 feet of snow in Massachusetts today, but baseball season is right around the corner. This week’s Technique Tuesday features a drill we use with our pitchers to work on thoracic flexion and rotation during the follow through position. Many thoracic mobility drills work on rotation in …
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On this episode of the Strength House podcast, we’re joined by fellow beer fanatic Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance. We discuss how endurance training helped Alex become more disciplined and mentally tough. We also cover fatigue management prior to a competition and the number one mistake strength athletes make when adding cardio to their training …
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The glutes play a vital role in a proper squat. They’re involved in extension, external rotation and internal rotation of the hip, all of which happen at some point during the squat. They also posteriorly tilt the pelvis, which is what happens when you “squeeze” your glutes. I used to cue this for lifters all …
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On this episode of the Strength House podcast, we’re joined by the lifting legend Josh Bryant. We discuss what it means to be “Jailhouse Strong,” what powerlifters and bodybuilders can learn from each other, and how to dominate your goals in and out of the gym. And we finally take a break from IPAs to try some …
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We use the wall ankle mobilization drill all the time to help athletes improve ankle dorsiflexion. You need solid ankle mobility for pretty much any athletic endeavor, so this exercise is a mainstay in many of our warm-up routines. You’ll see one crucial mistake made over and over to “cheat” the wall ankle mobilization, and this …
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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 …
In episode 3 of the Strength House podcast, 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. Enjoy! Stream Subscribe on iTunes Download Click here …
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The box squat makes its way into a lot of programs that I write for athletes. It’s a decent way to learn how to squat, and it can help athletes train a squat pattern if they struggle with keeping a good position at full depth. But I’ve learned that athletes will use and abuse the …
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Hey all – In between massive snow storms, lots of awesome fitness stuff went down all over the interwebs. Check it all out here: Episode 2 of The Strength House Podcast is live! This week, Greg and I discuss common technique and programming mistakes for the squat, bench press and deadlift. We also taste two …
In episode 2 of the Strength House podcast, Greg and I discuss common technique and programming mistakes for the squat, bench press and deadlift. We also taste two top notch New England IPAs from Tree House and Bissell Brothers. Stream Subscribe on iTunes Download Click here to download this podcast Video Subscribe to The Strength …
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