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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 6/12/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

1. I’ll start with a brief #achillesgate2020 update.

It’s been a little over a week and a half since my surgery and things seem to be progressing nicely. I mean, I’m not really doing anything:

NOTE: don’t show my surgeon THIS.

But for all intents and purposes I’m doing my best to keep weight off my affected side and to not be too (too) stupid. I have zero pain, which is excellent, and the only thing that’s making me go mad is the splint & bandage around my leg. I want nothing more than to rip them off, but I am under strict orders not to touch them until I see my surgeon this coming Tuesday.

I’m hopeful he’ll take a peek and recommend I can start physical therapy as soon as possible. If not, I may have to do all I can to restrain myself from tossing my face into a brick wall.

Updates to follow!

2. Oh, hey, have you checked out my new CORE @ Home platform yet?1

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special content).2

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently.

For more information go HERE.

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I’m really, really, really, REALLY trying to respect this initial two week window of healing post surgery. . I was told, and I’m paraphrasing here… . …”stay the fuck off your foot, Tony. ZERO weight bearing for two weeks.” . Well, I’m technically following orders…😉. . I gave myself three full days of couch planks (via @benbrunotraining ) AND waiting till I was a full 24 hours off pain medication before moseying over to the mat to move around a little bit. . 1️⃣ A simple hip mobility drill that covers all the bases: IR, ER, flexion, making a small part of my soul cry, everything. . 2️⃣ 3-Way Band Around Knees Hip Abductions. Bands via @acumobility . 3️⃣ Hamstring Curls off Foam Roller. . 4️⃣ Supported 1-Leg RDL (taking balance out of the equation). . 5️⃣ Same as 4, but modified for affected leg (BOOM SHAKA LAKA: still not weight bearing…😉). . Sick beats courtesy of @takeitpersonalradio . No diggidy, no doubt.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

Inequality is a Public Health Issue: 10 Examples – Kamal Patel

Competition Is Toxic For Me – Jay Ashman

I appreciated this piece from Jay.

I’m actually quite the opposite from him. I have never been the super aggressive type or overly competitive with myself in the gym. The most aggressive thing I’ll do is put on Rage Against the Machine when I deadlift.

That said, I know a lot of guys who are similar to Jay, who place a lot of pressure on themselves to adopt the “training is life or death” mentality.

Hogwash.

Coaching Female Athletes Plyometrics: Stop Making Them Sore – Erica Suter

Slow clap goes to this article.

Excellent stuff.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 5/22/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

Still in Florida…;o)

I’ll spare you the gloating, but needless to say it was the right move.

Oh, hey, did you notice I released my new CORE @ Home platform?

It’s designed so that I can deliver workouts you can perform at home – pants optional – using minimal equipment.

You have two options:

1. Subscribe for FREE and receive one workout per week.

2. Subscribe for $29.00 and receive three workouts per week (in addition to special content).3

My hope is that it helps take the thinking out of things and keeps people more accountable to workout more consistently.

For more information go HERE.

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Problem” ➡️ Solution. . This is a video of a MLB client of mine. He sent me this video as part of his initial assessment. . See anything awry? . First off, that pink and purple whatchamacalit in the background is adorable…😉. . Secondly, anyone who works with overhead athletes, pitchers in particular, will recognize the motion I’m referring to. . It’s subtle, but pronounced. . We’re assessing his scapular upward rotation and if you watch at the onset, those with a keen eye will notice a common theme amongst this population of athlete: . His shoulder blades move down & together at first and then kinda stay glued together as he brings his arms overhead. In short: He’s fighting his ability to upwardly rotate. . The technical term is Scapular Downward Rotation Syndrome (as popularized by renowned physical therapist, Shirley Sahrmann). . I refer to it as “the shoulder blades are making out.” . The root cause is typically overactive downward rotators – almost always the rhomboids – in addition to overactive lats (which, in a certain % of the population, have attachment points directly on the scapulae. . Nevertheless, you may have noticed above that I placed quotation marks around the word “problem.” . My client noted no current issues or symptoms with his shoulders (although he does have history of issues). . I didn’t feel the need to sound the alarm and go into heavy duty corrective exercise mode, but I also don’t want to ignore things either. . Is it a problem NOW? Maybe, maybe not. . Could it be a problem later? Maybe, maybe not. . It should be addressed at least. . I want to improve his upward rotation. As such, we’re gonna HAMMER his Serratus (protraction/reaching) in order to do so. . Swipe left to see a nifty drill I like that does just that. . 1️⃣ Tall Kneeling Band Press w/ Exhale. . The idea is to press/reach (hello Serratus and scapular movement AROUND the rib cage) while emphasizing the FULL exhale in order to promote the canister position (stacked rib cage over pelvis with a sprinkle of posterior pelvic tilt). . MONEY exercise (props to @drsarahduvall ) that feels less like correctivy, eye rolley bullshit, and more like training. . No diggidy, no doubt.

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How We Re-Start – Jason Leenaarts

Currently, in most states, small(er) independently owned gyms are being lumped into the same category as places like Soul Cycle, larger box gyms, and even Casinos.

This…is….absurd.

Jason breaks down how smaller, more boutique studios can open safely and DO IT RIGHT.

Strength Training Has Distorted “Real World Scenarios.” Here’s What We’re Actually Supposed to be Training For – Lee Boyce

Slow clap of the week.

The Remembered Art of Play in Youth Athletes – Erica Suter

I don’t know about ya’ll, but I was the Babe Ruth of wiffle ball as a kid. I was also a World Champion in Laser Tag, hide-n-seek, Burn Ball, dodgeball, and won Kumite.

Today’s youth athletes seem more like robotic one-trick ponies, and it’s unfortunate.

Erica brings the heat in this excellent article.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 5/1/20

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THE WEEKLY BRIEF UPDATE

Six weeks of being sequestered in a cramped Boston apartment has taken its toll.

My wife and I have decided to pack the car and make the drive to Florida this weekend to stay at her mother’s house. The prospect of having access to a yard, swimming pool, and a grandma are just too enticing.

Now, the longest I’ve ever driven a car is six hours from Boston to my hometown in New York. The drive from Boston to Jensen Beach, Florida is 22+ hours.

And this is with a toddler in tow.

What the hell am I thinking??

(Any Audible recommendations? Cocaine maybe?)

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Warming-up. . 🏋️ I hate it, you hate it, your Mom’s best friend’s Pilates instructor’s water delivery man’s second cousin hates, everyone hates it. . Alas, a necessity if you’re interested in reducing risk of injury and performing well. . I’ve grown out of the habit of providing a laundry list of warmup drills for the majority of my clients & athletes to perform prior to working out. . Ankle mobility this, t-spine extension that, glute activation, blah, blah, blah. . Most would rather wash their face with broken glass anyway. . This doesn’t discount its importance of course and I’ll go into the weeds if someone has a unique injury history that requires a bit more TLC, but it’s just a fact that most people skip their warmup. . The solution, I’ve found, is to attempt to make the warmup feel & look more like training.. . The idea is to still address shit that needs to be addressed and to get the body (and joints) primed for subsequent shenanigans… . …but to avoid the rabbit hole of endless “corrective exercise.” . Here’s an example of a pairing I used yesterday prior to benching. . 1️⃣ 90/90 Band Y’s (via @barbellphysio ). . ** Make sure you go SLOW, ribs down, and limit movement from lower back. Sick beats in background help too…😉 . 2️⃣ Rocking Push-Up (via @meghancallaway ). . 3×5 reps each. . My shoulders felt amazing afterward and my sub-par bench press felt a little less sub-parey…😂

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE AT HOME NOT WEARING PANTS

Are Deadlifts Dangerous? – Chris Tiley

Short Answer: No, don’t be cra-cra.

For the More Nuanced, Well-Thought Out Answer: Click above.

Routine & What I Do When It Fails – Chris Cooper

For those of us who are creatures of habit, especially if part of your daily routine is heading to the gym, the past several weeks have suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

This is a great read from Chris on how to better handle our anxiety during this trying time.

The Ultimate Push-Up Program – Meghan Callaway

Currently on sale at $50 off the regular price and it ends this weekend!

Also, Meghan is the shit. This is a great program and resource.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 4/24/20

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The Weekly Brief Update

Schools in Massachusetts have been officially closed for the remainder of the school year; day cares until at least June 29th.

While we’ve loved spending more time with our little guy the past five weeks, the realization that we’re not even half way through yet was like a brick to the face while getting kicked in the dick.

I know I am preaching to the choir and I know many people out there have it worse than we do, but damn…

…it was a morale suck to say the least.

We’re actually seriously considering packing our car and making the 24+ hour drive down to Florida. The prospect of having access to a yard, swimming pool, and a grandma for a few weeks sounds enticing.

At this point a thousand hang nails sounds enticing.

We’re 50/50 on whether we’re actually going to do it.

You’ll find out next week…;o)

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Assess ➡️ Re-Asses. . This isn’t a novel concept by any stretch, but it’s something many fitness pros fail to utilize when working with a new client. . The initial assessment shouldn’t be used as an opportunity to nitpick every… . ……….single . …………………thing that’s “wrong” with someone. . ❌ “Your left shoulder is internally rotated.” . ❌ “You present with a bit more anterior pelvic tilt.” . ❌ “Your right eye is lower than your left. That’s weird.” . The implication here is that all of these things are dysfunctional or have to be fixed. . Do they? . Maybe. Maybe not. . All I know is that making someone feel like a walking ball of fail the first hour they meet you isn’t a great stepping stone for building coach-client rapport. . If anything, if this is your approach, you’re likely coming across as a bonafide, uppity, a-hole. . Use your assessment to breed success. If you do find something awry, take a deep breath, it’ll be okay, implement a corrective, and then re-assess immediately thereafter. . If you’re able to demonstrate more range of motion, less effort to get to a certain ROM, make that ROM less painful, or, I don’t know, can add 50 lbs to someone’s deadlift by singing Bringing Sexy Back in Klingon… . …you’ve likely increased your chances of picking up a client. . Show them what they CAN do and stop highlighting what they CAN’T.

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The Shoulder Solution – Dr. Sarah Duvall

I love the opening sales line:

“Finally a shoulder course that’s not designed for pitchers.”

Sarah’s previous course – Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist – is the best continuing education course I have ever taken, and my eyes bulged when I saw she had released a new course (at $100 off the regular price no less).

This course is for trainers/coaches who work with moms (which is all of you).

Do yourself a favor and check it out.

(NOTE: link above is NOT an affiliate link).

The 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Workout: Revisited – Dan John

A timely update given the pickle we’re all in at the moment with limited access to barbells.

This Home Workout Experiment Could Transform the Way You Exercise – Craig Weller

This is brilliant!

Using “intermittent” activity to stay in shape.

Example: placing a kettlebell somewhere in your house where you know you’ll walk past it several times a day, and when you do, performing a few reps of swings, squats, or presses.

Many more potent examples in this article via the peeps at Precision Nutrition.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants: 4/17/20

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Today marks a full month that we’ve been quarantined here in Boston. And it’s looking as if it’s going to be more of the same for yet another month.

I’d like to sit here and say I’ve used my “bonus” time to pick up a second language, read War and Peace, or, I don’t know, organize my entire DVD/Blu-Ray collection autobiographically.

What does that even look like?

Well, for instance, if I wanted to watch the movie, say, Go…

…I’d have to remember I put that in the Spring 1999 (but saw in the theater alone) section.

Moreover, if I wanted to watch Notting Hill I’d have to remember that’s also Spring 1999, but in the Took a Friend to the Movies Who Happened to be the Opposite Sex (but Wanted Her to Be More Than a Friend, but She Stayed a Friend) section.4

Alas, none of that has taken place.

Most of my time has been spent having lightsaber battles with my 3-year old and eating an embarrassing amount of cheese.

I’ve also been CRUSHING Ozark on Netflix.

My wife, Lisa, had watched the previous two seasons without me and I never caught up. Season three was released a few weeks ago and she said she’d re-watch the first two seasons so we could watch the most recent one together.

Season 1 = Insanely good. What a treat to watch a well-written show that takes pride in character development and pacing.

Season 2 = I’m only half way through and it’s still really, really good.

Season 3 = NO SPOILERS.

Something else to check out (if you haven’t already) is Questlove’s 7+ hour tribute to Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest that he posted on his YouTube channel last weekend. I’ve been listening to it non-stop this entire week.

I love the intermittent breaks he takes throughout to give us a history/music lesson. There’s a point where he takes 5-10 minutes to discuss a rare sample that producer J-Dilla (RIP) used to produce Tip’s hit Breath & Stop, finds it, and then fucking shows how Dilla incorporated it into the song.

It’s so sick.

Part I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZiM9WG5Prg

 

Part II

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Stuff to Read While You’re at Home Not Wearing Pants

On Motivation, Discipline, and Coaching – Jonny Pietrunti

My boy Jonny took a break from social media and writing for a while, but he’s been back WITH A VENGEANCE of late.

Lower Extremity Injury Prevention & Rehab – Christopher Havens (TD Athletes Edge)

I’m a big fan of the team at TD Athlete’s Edge in Salem, MA

This is article is one of the reasons why.

Awesome content and info.

Niched – Pete Dupuis

If you’re craving for a podcast recommendation I can’t say enough good things about my good friend and former business partner, Pete Dupuis’s, latest venture.

It highlights “unconventional” entrepreneurs who have taken alternative paths to their success.

Pete’s an engaging interviewer and the stories told are fascinating.

(waiting for him to interview me so I can talk about my biceps for 60 minutes).

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Stuff to Read While You’re Stuck at Home Not Wearing Pants

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done the last Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work, and I figured given the current pickle we’re all in I’d keep it real by naming this iteration something different.

Thoughts?

Yay? Nay?

Doesn’t matter.

I’m keeping it until further notice…;o)

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

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

In case you missed them the first time around  I’ve been getting a bevy of invites to podcasts so late.

1. The FitCast (Episode #500): Shelter In Place

Download/listen on iTunes – HERE

On the FitCast Network – HERE

2. The Grafters Podcast

Give it a listen (what else are you going to do?)

Download/listen via iTunes – HERE

Spotify – HERE

3. Future of Fitness Podcast

Give it a listen below.

Or check it out on The Future of Fitness website – HERE.

Or iTunes – HERE

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Looking for another row variation you can perform with a band? . Try this: Split Stance 1-Arm Band Row. . No diggidy, no doubt.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Sedentary Behavior, Home Workouts, and Mental Boosts During Lockdown – Leigh Peele

Leigh chimes in with some much needed “therapy” and a nice collection of resources to point people towards to keep them sane during this weird, weird time.

COVID-19 is the Best Thing to Happen to the Industry in Years. Here’s 5 Reasons Why – Lee Boyce

If there’s any “good” to derive from the pandemic (in the fitness industry at least) Lee points out a few good ones in this article.

The Fitness in Broken – A Story About Hope – Jonathan Goodman

Cue slow clap here.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 3/6/20

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I’m currently in Paris.

It’s a detour I’ve made in between two weekends of teaching workshops (last weekend in Athens, Greece and this coming weekend in London).

I love it here. I only had one full day at my disposal so I made the most of it. I adore walking around European cities so I coordinated my iPhone with Google Maps and hit up Musee d’Orsay, Louvre (just to see it), Arc du Triomphe, Eiffel Tower (whoa), and Notre Dame.

Not too bad, right? Most of the “big hits.”

Sadly, it’s been a swift 36 hours and it’s time to pack, head to the train station, and take the Chunnel to London.

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

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

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

This will be my first ever workshop in the region!

I’m expecting ticker tape parades.

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

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Psych Skills for Fitness Pros – Dr. Lisa Lewis

This is the ONLY resource out there designed specifically for personal trainers, strength & nutrition coaches, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and, I don’t know, bomb sniffing dolphin trainers to accelerate their communication and motivational skills to help their clients’ get results.

What bogs us down as fitness professionals isn’t the nuances of improving scapular upward rotation, bench press technique, or figuring out the optimal sets/reps for someone.

Nope, it’s other people’s shit.

Those clients who are inconsistent, unmotivated, relapse, or altogether quit.

Like it or not, if you’re a coach you ARE utilizing psychology everyday and it’s these “soft skills” of coaching that will help offset burnout.

  • Study at home at your own pace.
  • CEUs available.
  • Learn from an actual doctor (and not some Instagram mindset coach asshat).

Psych Skills for Fitness Pros is on sale NOW through March 18th at $100 off the regular price.

Interactive Bullshit Detector for Health Products & Services – Dr. Bill Sukula

This has a few LOLs (and I always love a good rant/takedown piece).

5 Simple Steps to Better Squats and Deadlifts – Sivan Fagan

She had me at deadlifts.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 2/21/20

First things first: A new season of Clone Wars starts today. No big deal.

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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

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

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If want to “correct shit” you gotta “own shit. . I work with a lot of individuals who complain of shoulder ouchies, especially as it relates to performing stuff overhead. . There are any number of factors to consider: . – Tight lats. – Poor anterior core strength. – Tight pecs. – Wearing blue. . Who knows? Lots of things can run awry. . One factor, however, that often gets glanced over is the congruency of the shoulder blades and rib cage. . I.e., Can a concave scapula play together nicely with a convex rib cage? 🤷‍♂️ One way to accomplish this is to give the Serratus Anterior muscle a little TLC. The serratus is a “reaching” muscle and helps the shoulder blade move AROUND the rib cage. . For those who have been incessantly told to keep the shoulder blades “together & back” – which, to be fair, is important to lift heavy things – it can sometimes lead to faulty mechanics where they’re cemented in place. . Anything which allows more reaching (protraction), in addition to better access to rib cage expansion (movement), can be MONEY for many people. . In this video I’m performing what’s likely the most boring exercise ever created; but it’s accomplishing a lot. . 1️⃣ As I press my hands forward I’m thinking about reaching as far out in front of me as possible (I’m not keeping the shoulder blades still). . Hello serratus. Nice to meet you. . 2️⃣ As I progress overhead I’m reaching upward towards the ceiling with my upper traps, staying careful not to cheat via my lower back. Ribs stay down. . Not coincidentally BOTH – serratus & upper traps – play an integral role in scapular upward rotation. The shoulder blades are designed to move! If overhead activities hurt it could be b/c you’ve programmed yourself to keep them in place. . 3️⃣ At the top I’m OWNING the position (very important) by adding a breath: INHALE through the nose expanding the rib cage all around. Then a FULL, accentuated, EXHALE to get the ribs down and promote a canister position (rib cage stacked over pelvis). It’s harder than it looks. . 4️⃣ Pants optional. . Shout out to @lukewtraining for the idea. . EDIT: an additional shout out to @harris_ssp for inspiration as well.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Introverted Personal Trainer’s Guide to Better Networking – Jason Leenaarts

If you’re someone (like me) who prefers to hang out with your cat on a Friday night than this article will help a ton.

What Is Stability Training? – Josh Henkin (via EricCressey.com)

I’ll tell you what it isn’t: Standing on an unstable surface performing circus tricks.

What to Do When More Exercise and Stricter Dieting Don’t Work – Molly Galbraith

Bookmark this fucker.

SO good.

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

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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

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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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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 2/7/20

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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

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

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Supported Strength – Dominate Single Leg Strength – Brandon Holder

I’ve been implementing “supported” single leg work with a lot of my programs of late; especially with regards to  building muscle.

This article explains the benefits and demonstrates a few options to consider.

Core Exercises You’re Not Doing – Andrew Millett

No crunches were harmed in the writing of this article.

“Core training,” in a way, is everything.

How to Answer the Most Common Nutrition Questions Like a Boss – John Berardi & Brian St. Pierre

If you’re a coach/trainer you’ll want to keep this cheat sheet nearby…;o)