Continuing on the theme of deadlift and grip position, this week’s Technique Tuesday focuses on three common deadlift grip mistakes that could be robbing you of precious pounds on the bar. In case you missed last week’s post, first you’ll want to learn why and how to use the mixed grip. Then, watch today’s video …
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The one book I’m guaranteed to re-read every year is The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. The lessons from this book and Stoicism in general are so simple and applicable to every aspect of life that I can’t help but feel mentally energized every time I read it. The idea of turning every negative …
We got a great question on the CSP Facebook page a few weeks ago asking about using a mixed grip during the deadlift. Lifters often want to know: When should you switch to a mixed grip? Which hand should be over and which should be under? Should you alternate your hand position from set to …
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We continue to discuss powerlifting equipment during this week’s Technique Tuesday as we move on to wrist wraps and how to wear them for the squat, bench press and deadlift. Much like a belt, you want to wear your wrist wraps a bit differently for each lift to get you in the best position possible. …
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I’ll be the first to admit it: I hate single leg exercises. Lunges, split squats, step-ups, they’re all torture as far as I’m concerned. But I hate them a lot less – and value them a lot more – after a year-plus of working at Cressey Sports Performance and understanding their importance in any training …
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In this week’s installment of Technique Tuesday, I’ll discuss the subtle differences in how to wear a belt for each of the big 3 lifts. As we talked about previously, there’s lots to be learned from wearing a belt (and even more to be learned from NOT wearing a belt), and adjusting your belt placement …
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This week’s Technique Tuesday revisits how to use bench press leg drive with your feet flat on the ground. In my opinion, it’s much easier to learn to use leg drive with your heels off the floor, while flat-footed leg drive is a bit more tricky. Recently, I’ve started using a coaching cue with my flat-footed …
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In the final installment of my Best of 2015 series, I’ll recap the five top-viewed videos of the year. Turns out 2015 was the year of simplicity, which is most definitely a good thing. My writing partnership with MyFitnessPal gave me the opportunity to write for an audience that wants to learn the basics of …
In the final installment of our How Deep Should You Squat? series of Technique Tuesday, I recruited fellow Cressey Sports Performance coach Miguel Aragoncillo to discuss his go-to assessments for evaluating an athlete’s ability to squat. Keep in mind, squatting requirements for powerlifters and athletes are drastically different. Powerlifters MUST squat in competition. Athletes don’t …
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The next installment of my Best of 2015 series is a compilation of my favorite books that I read this year. If there’s one thing I’ve learned by hanging around with successful people, it’s that successful people read a LOT. Success leaves clues, so give these books a read if you haven’t already. (And yes, that’s …
