Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 2/14/20

BUT FIRST…I’M LIKE, REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT

(Things I’ve appeared in, places I’m going, you know, important stuff)

1. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – Athens, Greece: Saturday, Feb 29th & Sunday, March 1st, 2020

It’s official: This marks the sixth year in a row Dean Somerset and I are presenting together. We’re so excited to be coming to Athens to kickstart 2020.

2. Coaching Competency Workshop – London, UK: Sunday, March 8, 2020

**EARLY BIRD rate ends this weekend! (save $100 by registering soon).

3. Strategic Strength Workshop – Detroit, MI: April 5, 2020

This will be my first ever workshop in the region!

I’m expecting ticker tape parades.

4. Strategic Strength Workshop – Washington, DC: May 17, 2020

SOCIAL MEDIA SHENANIGANS

Twitter

Another coach asked why other coaches hire coaches to be their coach. Here’s my answer:

1. I write a metric shit-ton of programs. The last person I want to write one for is myself.

2. I use it as a way to learn.

3. I’m not doing single leg work unless someone programs it..😂

— Tony Gentilcore (@tonygentilcore1) February 13, 2020

Instagram

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I’m not scared to post misses. . Was hoping to hit 585×2, but hit a solid single instead. . I “think” I’ve got it in me, but lost my position/tension. . Also: gotta work on my @thetopstrengthproject aggression!

A post shared by Tony Gentilcore (@tonygentilcore) on Feb 8, 2020 at 7:03am PST

STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Fitness Industry is Failing Regular People – Elsbeth Vaino

“Normal people” = those who don’t have lofty physical goals and/or workout 1-2x per week.

Great read from Elsbeth on this one.

How to Do a Single Leg RDL Without Falling On Your Face – Christa Sgobba

The single leg deadlift is a less intimidating exercise that it’s bilateral cousin. However, I’d argue it’s a more advanced movement.

I was happy to contribute to this article for SELF Magazine.

Which Barbell Squat Variation is Optimal For You? – Dr. Michael Mash

Are you someone with hip pain? Knees that feel like they’ve been put through a meat grinder? Maybe you’re a beginner or just someone who’s sole focus is to get as strong as possible.

Not all squat variations are created equal.

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