In-Season Training for Baseball Pitchers
I don’t expect that my latest article on Stack.com is going to get a bunch of views or create any buzz** outside of those interested in improving their ability to throw a baseball, but at the very least it will give some insight into how we go about structuring our in-season training for baseball players…. Read more
Male vs. Female (Fitness) Double Standards
I just got done watching last night’s episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and the opening bit, as always, was hilarious……but there was also an important commentary on societal stereotypes concerning women in politics. In a nutshell, Chelsea Clinton (Hillary’s daughter) let if be known to the world that she’s expecting her first… Read more
Contraindicated Lifters vs. Contraindicated Exercises
I like to think that as a strength coach I’m wiser now than I was ten, five, hell, even two years ago. There’s stuff that I poo-poo’ed back in the day, only to do a complete 180 later on once I got past my own prejudices and got my head out of my own ass…. Read more
Help Cressey Performance Support The One Fund Boston
It goes without saying that last year’s Boston Marathon will forever be singed in our memories as a pretty crappy day. This is especially true for those who were directly affected by the horrific events that transpired. Indeed the entire country shared in the horror, but as someone who lives in Boston (my apartment is… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: 4/7/14
1. I don’t know about you, but I had an awesome weekend. No, I didn’t become an inaugural member of the Masters of the Universe. No, I didn’t win a million dollars in a cereal eating contest. And no, I didn’t practice karate with Matt Damon in my garage. As many of you know, I… Read more
“Luxury” Problems vs. Real Problems
I’m sitting here in my apartment – in Boston – and it’s currently 17 degrees outside. Two days ago I was sitting on the beach reading a book in 80 degree weather in the Dominican Republic. Lisa just left for work, and right before she shut the door we both kinda gave each other a… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: 3-Month Pose KB Pullover
I realized yesterday that it’s been F.O.R.E.V.E.R since I’ve done one of these. Bad Tony! Season 2 of House of Cards wasn’t out yet, the Seahawks hadn’t won the SuperBowl, and “EggGate” hadn’t happened, which meant Justin Bieber’s general level of douchiness was a smidge lower than it is now. But just a smidge. That’s… Read more
The Greatest Push-Up Article in the History of Ever
Today’s guest post is brought to you by strength coach and current Cressey Performance intern, James Cerbie. I first met James last year when he came to observe for a few days at the facility, and then again late last summer when he attended mine and Dean Somerset’s Boston Workshop. Note: Dean and I are… Read more