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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 1/8/21

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1.  Kabuki Education Week is Coming

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be one of 55+ industry leaders taking part in Kabuki Education Week that’ll be taking place February 1-7, 2021.

Kabuki Education Week – Hosted by Kabuki Strength – is a unique opportunity to attend 40+ live hour-long lectures (with Q&A) presented by the most respected and well established educators, coaches, clinicians, and athletes in the strength & fitness industry. This event brings together a wealth of knowledge across multiple domains; all condensed into week-long virtual format that allows you to attend as many courses as you choose with the added opportunity to purchase recordings.

You can register for my presentation (and save 50% through the end of the year) – The Hip: From Assessment to Badass – HERE.

Alternatively you can register for the ENTIRE event at the Early Bird rate – HERE.

This will undoubtedly be an event you won’t want to miss as the line-up, speaking as a fan boy myself, is one of the most impressive I have ever seen.

2. CORE @ Home

You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever you want to pay.

During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I filmed 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource is timely.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $99 (FYI: the latter enters you to win a 5×7 shirtless pic of me), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Stretching For Health & Performance: Duration Matters – Justin Farnsworth

This has always been (and always will be) a contentious topic amongst fit pros.

I know the title may make some eyes roll: Really? A stretching article?

It’s well worth the read. Trust me.

My 14 Most Popular Home Workout Instagram Posts From 2020 – Meghan Callaway

Few were more prolific on IG this past year posting relatable, easy-to-implement content than Meghan Callaway.

She has a legit brain.

Two Decades in the Gym – Eric Cressey

Consistency wins.

Also, it’s less about the destination and more about the process.

Oh, and also again: I was Eric’s personal bench press hander-offer guy for two full years, arguably when his bench was the best it ever was. Just sayin…;o)

Awesome post from my boy.

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Top Articles of 2020: Guest Posts

I am truly fortunate that so many great coaches and trainers in the industry want to write for my site. My writing mojo waned this past year for myriad of reasons and I relied quite a bit on others to fill in the gaps.

Honestly, it got to the point where if someone wanted to submit an article on “Best Workout Songs That Start With the Letter D” or, I don’t know, “The History of Glue Factories,” I would have accepted it.

Nevertheless, it was hard narrowing it down to FIVE selections, but here are the top GUEST POSTS from the past year.

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Top Articles of 2020: Guest Posts

Deceleration Training and Landing for the Everyday Athlete – Matthew Ibrahim

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We tend to place most of our efforts on accelerating and becoming more explosive & powerful. However, if you’re unable to put on the brakes and DECELERATE (and land properly) you’re missing out on a lot of athletic potential.

What’s All This Positional Breathing About?: The Implementation of Training Principles – Dr. Michelle Boland

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I get it: Cue your Liz Lemon eye roll here.

Anytime the topic of “breathing” comes up people lose interest. However, I’d argue nothing has revolutionized our approach to strength & conditioning over the course of the past decade than optimal breathing mechanics.

Awesome, easily applicable stuff from Michelle in this article.

What People Need In a Time of Crisis: Leadership – Erica Suter & Jonny Pietrunti

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2020 was THE year where coaches needed to step up.

This article served (serves) as an excellent kick in the pants.

The Comparison Game – Shane McLean

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It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others.

It can be good, mostly bad, almost certainly ugly.

Shane offers some sage advice to stop playing “the game.”

5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Results in the Gym – Ricky (the handsomer brother) Kompf

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Are you making these mistakes?

Ricky breaks a few things down that you may (or may not, but probably are) doing that’s hindering your progress in the gym.

Special Section For Justin Kompf Because I Know I’ll Receive a Text Message 5 Minutes After This Post Goes Live On Why I Included Ricky On This List and Not Him

The Law of Social Sabotage: Understanding the Reactions of People That Try to Hold Us Back From Being Healthy – Justin Kompf

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Admittedly, this was a damn good article from Justin and one that will resonate with just about anyone who reads it. However, Ricky wrote a great article too and he’s just handsomer.

I had to draw the line somewhere.

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Top Articles of 2020: MY Picks

Yesterday I highlighted the best articles from 2020 based off analytics, or those blog posts that received the most web traffic (and ticker tape parades).

Today I’m pointing the spotlight on MY favorite articles from 2020. The ones I felt should earn me a Pulitzer.

Because it’s all about meeeeeeeeeeeee.

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Top Articles of 2020: MY Picks 👇👇👇👇

Working Hard vs. Always Making Exercise Harder

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Yes, working out should be challenging. You don’t make much progress if you’re consistently UNDERtraining and not forcing the body to adapt.

Conversely, going out of your way to routinely make exercise harder just so you can come thiiiiiiis close to shitting your spleen doesn’t make much sense either.

The Benefits of Wearing a Weight Belt: And When Not Wearing One Is Beneficial Too

I don’t understand why people argue about this topic so much.

Stuff I Struggle With

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Periodization for gen pop clients.

Copying programs that elite athletes follow.

TRUE rotator cuff training.

Putting the dishes away.

I could go on, but this article is a nice starting point of stuff I struggle with.

3 Mistakes Intermediate Lifters Make When Continuing a Fitness Program. And How to Fix Them

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I just re-read this one – it’s really freaking good (if I do say so myself).

4 Maybe New to You Goblet Squat Variations

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Fun Fact: I wrote this article one week before rupturing my Achilles (sad face).

Why the Soft Skills of Coaching Matter

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I know it’s borderline cheesy to say so, but no other person has influenced my coaching style over the past decade than  my wife.

I want to punch us in the face so hard we’re so cute.

But, in all seriousness…I am serious.

She’s played a massive role in my coaching over the years and I believe she can help you too.

“Do Not Cross” Doesn’t Really Mean You Can’t Cross: Fitness in a Nutshell

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Lifting weights isn’t supposed to be poetic (all the time).

It’s okay to have imperfections and to accept the grittiness.

However, just because you can back or conventional deadlift doesn’t mean you should.

Will Squatting Make You Tight?

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Um, no.

But please read on.

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Top Articles of 2020: Readers’ Picks

It’s that time of year where I spend the next few days highlighting the best content of the past 365 days on this website.

SPOILER ALERT: This year suuuuuuuuuuucked (in case the picture of the dumpster fire didn’t give it away).

Everyone’s life was affected in one way or another because of the pandemic. Speaking personally, my business was shut down for three months (and is still running at limited capacity as I type these words), I had to renege on plans for a larger gym space in 2020, I was forced to cancel 10+ speaking engagements around the US and Europe, I ruptured my Achilles, and, to add a cherry on top of the shit sundae, I got so bored that my wife finally convinced me to start watching The Crown (THE CROWN!).1

(Not that the pandemic itself had anything to do with the latter two).

As a result, I was in no mood to write in 2020. Like most everyone, I was in a foul mood from early March onward and it no doubt affected me and my ability to remain productive.

This year saw the least amount of content I’ve ever written my entire career. However, I still managed to finagle some content; more than most I suppose, but still rather dearth comparatively speaking.

I’ll stop with the pity party though. Today I want to highlight those articles which resonated best with YOU, my loyal readers (based off web traffic).

I hope to bounce back in 2021. And, as always, I appreciate everyone’s continued support and attention.

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Now Is Not the Time to Guilt Yourself Into Working Out

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In the early days/weeks of quarantine there was a seemingly endless barrage of bourgeoisie’esqe posts and Tweets from a people insinuating that if you didn’t pick up a new hobby or skill during that time – guitar, latin, cheese sculpting –  you were lazy.

What a bunch of bullshit baloney.

4 Things to Consider When Working With Postpartum Women

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If there’s one area I have gone out of my way to learn more about and to better educate myself on it’s working with postpartum women.

It behooves EVERY fitness professional to dig into this material because it’s inevitable you’re going to come across it.

How to Battle the Winter Eff Its

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I wrote this before COVID.

Just sayin.

But I think everyone who lives in areas where winter inevitably sucks your soul can commiserate with this one.

Exercises You Should Be Doing: This Is One That Will Make Your Shoulders Feel Better

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Less band external rotations and more of this exercise.

Trust me.

The Undeniable, Stone Cold #1 Mistake People Make When Performing Pushups

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Stop it.

Stop.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 12/18/20

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1.  Kabuki Education Week is Coming

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be one of 40+ industry leaders taking part in Kabuki Education Week that’ll be taking place February 1-7, 2021.

Kabuki Education Week – Hosted by Kabuki Strength – is a unique opportunity to attend 40+ live hour-long lectures (with Q&A) presented by the most respected and well established educators, coaches, clinicians, and athletes in the strength & fitness industry. This event brings together a wealth of knowledge across multiple domains; all condensed into week-long virtual format that allows you to attend as many courses as you choose with the added opportunity to purchase recordings.

You can register for my presentation (and save 50% through the end of the year) – The Hip: From Assessment to Badass – HERE.

Alternatively you can register for the ENTIRE event at the Early Bird rate – HERE.

This will undoubtedly be an event you won’t want to miss as the line-up, speaking as a fan boy myself, is one of the most impressive I have ever seen.

2. CORE @ Home

You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever you want to pay.

During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I filmed 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource is timely.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $99 (FYI: the latter enters you to win a 5×7 shirtless pic of me), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Deadlift: One Barbell, No Weak Points – Tom Sheppard

Squirrel!

I mean, deadlifts!

How to Structure a Training Plan – Luke Worthington

He doesn’t blog often, but when he does it’s gold

Listen to Luke.

Redefining Self-Myofascial Release – Dr. Chris Leib

Should you foam roll?

Are you better off swallowing live bees?

The answer, of course, is somewhere in the middle (but slightly skewed more toward the former).

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 12/11/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Too, now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource  is timely.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Ultimate Squat for Performance – Dan North

25 year old me would have read this article and scoffed.

44 year old me would like to commission someone to build me a time machine so I can go back and drop kick some sense into 25 year old me.

(and to purchase stock in Amazon. Oh, and to give a heads up on Netflix & Zoom).

I picked up a few fantastic ideas in this article. Give it a read.

Fueling Youth Athletes in Under 500 Words – Wendi Irlbeck

Nutrition for young athletes isn’t curing cancer. It’s not that complicated.

And, honestly, what Wendi suggests is applicable to adults too…(wink wink, nudge nudge).

Exercise Habits: Build Them When It’s Good – Justin Kompf

My good friend, Justin, had this article featured on Psychology Today…today.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 11/20/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Too, now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource  is timely.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Barbell Rehab – Dr. Michael Mash

This resource is designed for serious gym rats (or for those who’s livelihood is to breed competent gym rats) on how to use the barbell – and not an endless parade of corrective exercises – to prevent/reduce pain & to improve performance.

Dr. Mash goes out of his way to cover everything, from assessment to troubleshooting the most popular lifts, with pristine precision. It’s undoubtedly a wonderful resource for anyone interested in lifting heavy things.

He’s offering my readers a $50 discount off the regular price this week only.

And the offer ends TOMORROW (11/21).

Go HERE and enter the coupon code TONYG50 when prompted.

Why Soreness Isn’t the Goal of Working Out – Tommy Royer

It’s to get big biceps, duh…;o)

Your First Baby Photos – Robert Aguero-Hoffman

Heads up: make sure a box of Kleenex is near.

Graceful words from an acquaintance/colleague of mine who went through something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 11/6/20

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I think a more appropriate title for this week’s iteration would have been…

“Stuff to Read While Trying to Unclench Your Sphincter From Watching the Election Results.”

I need a break, you need a break, everyone needs a break.

THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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To expound on my post from a few days ago on why I feel VOLUME is the key to conquering your first pull-up… . …and NOT just a few repetitions of shady looking eccentric and band assisted variations performed 1x per week… . Here’s my client @therealalexandrashow performing a Hollow Position Pull-Up pattern (vs a band). . When pull-up badassery is the goal I like to train the pull-up (or it’s derivatives) 4-5x per week and this variation, picked up from @meghancallaway , is an excellent drill to hammer home full body tension and build confidence in the lift. . Again, the key to success is FREQUENCY and implementing drills that build components of the pull-up . . Sick beats help too…😉 . . #pullup #pullupprogression #pulluptraining #bostonpersonaltrainer #bostonstrengthtraining

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A bit of a curve ball this week.

The world is currently balls deep in a dumpster fire of an election and has the bulk of everyone’s attention. The last thing on most people’s “to do” list is to think to themselves “hey, you know what? I think I’ll write an article on squats or how to improve scapular upward rotation and it’s implications on overall shoulder health.

Or, I don’t know, ear wax.”

Most fitness peeps aren’t in the mood to write this week and there is a dearth of content out there.

That, and I was just too lazy (I.e., balls deep in the aforementioned dumpster fire) to do any reading.

To that end I figured I’d re-share some of my ALL-TIME favorite articles that either gave me a major ah-HA moment OR made me feel more like an idiot.

Either way, I learned something cool.

Push-Ups, Face Pulls and Shrugs – Mike Robertson & Bill Hartman

One of the first articles that really helped me to better understand that rotator cuff training (and shoulder health in general) isn’t necessarily endless repetitions of band external rotations.

The Hierarchy of Fat Loss – Alwyn Cosgrove

I still reference this article repeatedly and send out to clients who end up stuck with their fat-loss endeavors and feel endless steady state cardio and cheat meals are the key.

Cardio Confusion – Eric Cressey

Sure we were roommates for two years and we started a business together, but Eric was (and still is) a mentor of mine and someone who has had a massive influence on my career.

This was one of the first articles that made me re-think my stance on steady-state cardio and it’s importance for not only overall health, but also how it can have positive implications toward lifting heavy things too.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 10/9/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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There have literally been thousands of articles and blog posts written on how to properly groove the hip hinge. . I’ve written roughly 719 of them myself. . The hip hinge (maximal hip flexion/minimal knee flexion, learning to dissociate hip movement from lumbar movement) helps clear a path for a more diverse climate of movement, and one that also helps promote athleticism & strength. . I’ve seen a pattern where some coaches are making this more complicated than it has to be. Sure, some people need more attention to detail, but a hip hinge doesn’t require too many shenanigans. . “Okay, so, what I need you to do is stand on this thingamajig, repeat the Elvish alphabet backwards, while standing underneath the light of this chakra balancing crystal I harvested from the bellybutton of a centaur.” . “Now think about keeping a neutral spine while also making sure maintain approximation of your 5th & 6th rib.” . “Also, breath through your eyeballs.” . See? A hip hinge! . 👉 Swipe over to see a quickie video I shot showcasing one of the simplest (and fool proof) ways to hammer down that pesky hip hinge. . Its so fresh and so clean (minus my clear failed attempt to be cool at the end of the video…😂)

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Flex Diet Certification – Dr. Mike T. Nelson

There’s only a few days left to opt-in for access to Dr. Mike T. Nelson’s Flex Diet course. He’s opened it up to TG.com readers only this week and if you click THIS link you’ll opt in for a FREE one-hour webinar on what “flexible dieting” even means.

From there you can gain access to 30+ hours of continuing education on how to best implement nutrition & recovery strategies with your clients/athletes; a weak link for many.

It’s a game changer to say the least.

Velocity Based Training: Let’s Not Freak Out Over a Bar Speed Sensor. Look Beyond the Surface – Gerry DeFilippo

Some coaches are bit tepid when it comes to the efficacy of using speed sensors in the weight room. Others are such ardent supporters that they’ll shut down a session if a repetition is 0.001s  slower than the previous one.

(only a slight exaggeration).

I felt this was an excellent synopsis on the topic.

Fixing Athlete Posture – Travis Mash

Posture – it can be a dicey discussion. There’s a delicate balance between what’s “optimal” and “realistic” in addition to understanding that everyone is bit different.

Sub-optimal posture doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a walking ball of fail. But it IS pertinent information when it comes to the overall well-being and performance of an athlete.

I appreciated Travis’s approach with this one. Not fear mongering, but just preparing his lifters to be better lifters.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 9/25/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever it is you want to pay.

During quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I curated 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $100 (if the latter, we’ll be BFFs forever), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

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I’ll admit: I’m overacting a bit in the picture. You’d think I just fought Smaug and effed up my shoulder or something. . When in reality a “niggle” is nothing more than a nuisance. A minor “meh.” . You can still train, life goes on, but, you know, a niggle is a nagging annoyance. . Whenever this happens to me (or with one of my clients) one of my first interventions is to plant a few fillers, or low-grade activation/strengthening exercises – into the programming. . I often find I can utilize these drills as an “extension” of the actual program rather than sending someone into corrective exercise hell. . This is my preference rather than insinuating they’re a walking ball of fail and dysfunction. . So the next time one of your shoulders is subtlety barking at you (or one of your clients) try incorporating some of these: . 1️⃣ Prone Superman Rotations – I’m using a pair of @acumobility balls in my hands to increase tension (specifically irradiation for more rotator cuff activation) in addition to their Level 1 Band around my wrists. . 2️⃣ Hollow Position Pullaparts. . 3️⃣ Gripless Facepull to Z-Press. I’ve been using this drill a ton lately – just because it’s awesome – and my shoulders have been feeling fantastic. . 4️⃣ OITYTWIO – Sounds Elvish but I picked this one up from @sivan_fagan_fitness and I like it a lot. . 5️⃣ Band Distracted Reach – Again giving credit where’s it’s due: I picked this one up from @cliniconthegreenoxford . . This is a great drill to work on scapular upward rotation and using the band to provide juuuuust enough resistance helps with cleaning up the motion. I like to cue people to reach through the ceiling with their fingers. . Toss any of these drills in between sets of squats or deadlifts or whatever. . Or do them just because it’s Thursday. . The point of these, however, is to work on shit, but not fatigue yourself so that subsequent sets of the cool stuff is affected. . . #shoulderworkout #shouldermobility #shouldermobilityexercise #shouldertraining #shouldersworkout #shoulderrehab #shoulderhealth

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Try Online Trainer Academy For $0 – Jonathan Goodman

It’s never been more relevant to consider a more “hybrid” approach to your fitness business than now. COVID-19 has forced many gyms and personal trainers to shut down their in-person coaching intermittently, and in some cases permanently.

Having the ability to (smoothly) transition to more online options is likely going to be the key to long-term success in the industry moving forward.

You can do no better than the Online Trainer Academy – the OGs of online coaching.

TODAY is your last chance to take advantage of their $0 trial offer.

2 Ways to Increase Intensity Without Adding Weight – Shane McLean

Making it a point to add weight to the barbell over time is never a bad idea in terms of gauging progress.

It’s not the ONLY way however; especially if you want to save your joints (and soul).

Dynamic Training: Should You Be Doing It? – Chad Aichs

Force = mass x acceleration.

It’s physics (and a great conversation stimulator at the bars; when they open again).

But what does it really mean, and how can you apply it toward getting stronger?