Q and A
Q: I saw that you previously answered a post in your Locker Room about best tips for hockey players. What are come general recommendations you would give to a sprinter? Thanks! A: People have written entire books on this topic, and admittedly this isn’t my area of expertise. However, I do have some general thoughts… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Naked Get-Up
Note: Despite the name, there is no “nekidness” in the video below. It’s totally SFW. God, why does everything have to revolve around sex with you anyways? Grow up! What Is It: Naked Get-Up. So named because I’m doing this exercise without the use of a kettlebell. Obviously, this exercise can be progressed to Who… Read more
Q and A: I Have a Kid Now, Is My Life Over, I Mean Can I Still Train?
Q: Hey Tony, Four months ago, I became a new father. Needless to say, any sort of training went pretty much out the window at that time. I’m trying to get back into it, but find time hard to come by these days. I’m wondering if there’s a handful of key exercises to focus… Read more
This Week’s List of Stuff to Read While You’re At Work, And Not on Facebook
Defending the Bench Press– by Mike Robertson I didn’t even know the bench press needed to be defended. I mean, it’s not like guys don’t already bench press every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (and every other Thursday) as it is. This is tantamount to Tiger Woods writing an article called Defending Chlamydia: GET SOME. *swish,… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday (It’s My Birthday So You Better Write Me a Message on Facebook)
1. I hope everyone had a safe and delicious Thanksgiving last week. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to need at least a week to detox my body from all the pie I ate over the weekend. What can I say, whenever I go home, I just can’t resist my mom’s homemade cooking…. Read more
Guest Blog: John Brooks
I’m switching gears a little bit today, and doing something completely different. Today I have a guest blog from John Brooks. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest (and undoubtedly a Pearl Jam fan), John’s a fellow colleague/muscle nerd who not only trains rowers and rugby players, but a handful of MMA fighters as well. John’s always… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Spiderman Push-Ups
We do a lot of push-ups at Cressey Performance. As far as “bang for your training buck” exercises, I’d place push-ups right up there with squats, deadlifts, and chin-ups (to name a few). Unfortunately, and not at all surprising, push-ups typically get ignored all together because they’re deemed “too wimpy” compared to what else- the… Read more
Fat Loss Detour with Nia Shanks.
I’m mixing it up a little today. Instead of the usual tomfoolery that you’re accustomed to (insert Tracy Anderson quote here followed by a sudden urge to put a hole in my head), I’m taking you off the “beaten path” so-to-speak, and sharing an interview I did with strength coach and personal trainer Nia Shanks…. Read more