Hey all. I’m pumped to announce that we’re starting a new Facebook initiative at Cressey Sports Performance where we’ll crank out a handful of new videos each week featuring a different member of the staff. My video series will be Technique Tuesdays where I’ll discuss different aspects of powerlifting and how to improve your technique on …
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I recently read Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, and there was a quote in there that really stuck with me: “Content is king, but context is God.” The more I learn about coaching, the more I realize this statement is undeniably true. If content refers to what coaching cues are used, and context refers …
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Stack.com – 3 Barbell-Only, Full-Body Workout Programs for Any Fitness Goal Some people love their gym filled with shiny new equipment, juice bars and Eucalyptus-scented towels. They want to feel like they’re at the spa and would rather sweat in the steam room than on the gym floor. Well, that just ain’t for me. And …
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STACK.COM – 3 WAYS TO REDUCE DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS There’s a famous saying that “fatigue masks fitness.” Basically, we can rarely show 100 percent of our true athletic potential because we’re always under some sort of stress. This means that recovery is extremely important if we want to perform to the best of our …
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If you’re reading this website, it means you believe that getting strong is important. You understand that strength should be a priority in any exercise program, whether you want to lose fat, gain muscle or get better at a sport. But truthfully, the majority of gym-goers don’t care about getting insanely strong. And while I can’t relate …
The Pull-over is an old-school bodybuilding exercise that was favored by greats like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman for its back-and-chest-building benefits. It’s pretty versatile, and just a few tweaks to your arm and elbow position can completely transform how this exercise hits your muscles. But there are a few problems with traditional Pull-overs, specifically …
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Here’s the bad news: I had so many problems with my squat that I could break them into a 3-part article series (read part 1 and part 2 here). Here’s the good news: I fixed most of them and want to share the knowledge I gained along the way. After years of lifting and coaching, …
How I Cured My Squat Woes (so You Can Too) – Part 3 Read More »
In part 1 of this series, I talked about how correcting my hand position helped clean up my squat technique. Next, I’ll talk about my bracing strategy and how one subtle fix completely changed how tight I could get during my squat setup. TO ARCH OR NOT TO ARCH “Arch your back” and “keep your chest …
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As a powerlifter, progress comes in waves. The other day, I was telling one of my clients (who’s preparing for his first powerlifting meet) that, unless you’re a true beginner, you’ll rarely see all three lifts go up steadily at the same time. That’s why powerlifting takes patience and grit – you’re never met with …
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In my first article for MyFitnessPal, I broke down the kettlebell swing into four parts and showed you how it’s really not as intimidating as it seems. But the 3 kettlebell workouts in my latest MFP article… now these might be a bit intimidating. Don’t let them scare you. They’re safe and simple. But that …
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