Let’s Not Make Things More Complicated Than They Have to Be: The Hip Hinge
Some things, no doubt, are complicated: Long division The Kreb’s cycle Nuclear fission Brexit Figuring out the plot of West World Vaginas There’s a bevy of examples in the universe. I’m sure collectively we can think of several hundred (if not thousands) of them. The hip hinge isn’t one of them. Or, at least it… Read more
Landmine Training and Why I Like It
This week my friend and All-Star coach, Meghan Callaway, released her latest product The Ultimate Landmine Program. I’ve been a fan of the Landmine going all the way back to the early years of Cressey Sports Performance when we started to implement it into our clients’ and athletes’ programs. Now, I’m not going to sit… Read more
3 Landmine Core Exercises You May Have Not Seen Before
Today marks the release of Meghan Callaway’s latest resource, The Ultimate Landmine Program, I thoroughly enjoyed her previous resource, The Ultimate Pull-Up Program, and used it with several of my own clients with great success. I envy Meghan’s brain. She thinks of stuff I never would have thought of, and this latest program of her’s… Read more
Static Posture: It’s Just Information
Posture. This is not an exhaustive blog on the topic. It’s more like an amuse bouche or bite-sized commentary on a pet peeve of mine: Fitness professionals who place waaaaay too much emphasis on it (often times to the detriment of the client/athlete). As well as a scenario where we might pay a little closer… Read more
Embrace Asymmetries For Improved Performance
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of TG.com regular, Travis Hansen. It mirrors a sentiment I’ve been championing for a few years now: That we don’t have to start hyperventilating into a paper bag the second we notice asymmetry in our clients/athletes. It behooves us to maybe lean into it a bit more. Not always, of… Read more
The Road to Recovery Is Paved With More Training
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of trainer, writer, and guy I hate because he is waaaaaaay too good looking, Michael Gregory. Michael wrote an excellent post on nutrient timing for my site last year which you can check out HERE. He’s back again discussing an important topic: “reframing” injury and how to use (more) training… Read more
A Complete Guide to Core Training
Today’s guest post comes courtesy of TG.com regular contributor, Travis Hansen. He shares his approach to core training as well as numerous exercises he uses with his own athlete/clients. I’m willing to bet there’s a number you’ve never seen or tried before. Enjoy! A Complete Guide to Core Training In the world of core training,… Read more
Part III: Correcting the Knees and Ankles
It’s been a bit, but Part III of Kevin Mullins’ “Corrective Exercise” series is finally here. I’d sorta mirrors the anticipation everyone had for the Game of Thrones season premiere this past week, except not even close. Sorry Kev: dragons will always reign supreme over ankle dorsiflexion…;o) NOTE: Stressing the word “finally” above had nothing… Read more