Using External Cueing To Improve Linear Acceleration
“I’m not fast, but I like to pretend I am on the internet.” Me Okay, I’m kinda fast. Well, I mean, as far as 39 year olds who are roughly 15 years removed from playing any competitive sports are concerned, I’m lightening quick. Besides, baldness increases aerodynamics right? Truth be told: as a strength and… Read more
Become a Certified Speed and Agility Coach: Like, a Real One, And Not Just Someone Who Sets Up a Speed Ladder
Yesterday renowned speed and agility coach, Lee Taft, released his new course Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC). As the name implies, it’s a certification. Eric Cressey wrote a well-written article yesterday on his blog elucidating the meaning of that word…certification. Are certifications worth investing in? Which ones are the best? Which ones are the… Read more
Doing Your Time: The Value of a Good Strength and Conditioning Internship
I never quite understand the infatuation some fitness professionals have with telling the world how much they’re “grinding” or hustling.” As if to imply their work ethic deserves more praise than the thousands of other coaches and trainers getting up early to, you know, go to work. What’s more, those who continuously gloat about their… Read more
Layering the Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell swing offers many benefits and can be utilized in many ways. It’s a fantastic modality to train explosiveness and power (especially as a more “user friendly” alternative to Olympic lifting), it’s a back saver in that 1) when it’s performed correctly it helps to dissociate hip movement from lumbar movement (it’s all about… Read more
3 Ways the Kettlebell Deadlift Can Improve Your Barbell Deadlift
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Providence, RI based strength coach, Joe DeLeo. He discusses the kettlebell deadlift and why it can have a lot of influence on one’s performance with the barbell deadlift. Enjoy! 3 Ways the Kettlebell Deadlift Can Improve Your Barbell Deadlift The kettlebell deadlift can help you improve your barbell deadlift… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Hinge Row
Mike Boyle was once quoted as saying: “Most trainees can never really do enough (horizontal) rowing.” I tend to agree. It’s no secret most guys (and girls) are mirror-centric, often training the muscles most easily viewed when staring into a mirror – pectorals, shoulders, biceps, abdominals, and the tranzipidous It’s also no secret most guys… Read more
What It Means to “Pull the Slack Out of the Bar”
In today’s brief video blog I discuss what a coach is really saying when he or she says to “pull the slack out of the bar.” It’s a common cue, and one I feel tends to elicits looks like this from people receiving it: A blank, emotionless void. All kidding aside, it’s a cue that… Read more
Find a Winning Community: Spandex Optional. Why More Woman Should Consider Strength Training
People tend to perform best and feel their best when they know they’re a part of a community. This sentiment is true in almost any context whether referring to AA, drama club, team sports, galactic Empires, or hell, even one of those super secret societies, like in the movie Eyes Wide Shut. But it’s especially… Read more