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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 1/3/20

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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. (De)-Constructing the Deadlift & Squat – Stoneham, MA: Sunday, January 26, 2020

I’m teaming up with Brad Cox of ACUMobility for this 6-hour workshop where we’ll discuss hip assessment and, you guessed it…

…deadlifts and squats.

What will be unique about this workshop is the two perspectives we’ll bring to the table; myself as a strength coach in addition to Brad’s background in sports medicine and orthopedics.

2. (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.

3. Coaching Competency Workshop – London, UK: Sunday, March 8, 2020

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New Exercise Alert. . I like simple, non-flashy exercises that don’t take ten minutes to set up, or require a PhD to perform. . I stole this from @gnrobins of @thestrengthhouse . . Like any single leg variation it does a superb job at challenging balance, hip/core stability, and makes a small part of your soul weep. . The key, however, is the COIL (or added rotation of the torso). We’re accustomed to exercises which have us go up/down, forward and back… . …we rarely incorporate transverse plane. Or, rather, “owning” sagittal & frontal plane while adding a transverse flavor. . I love how this exercise feels, and the added hip IR in the lead leg feels divine. . NOTE: If you’re someone with FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement) you’re likely better off jumping into a shark’s mouth. . That said, for everyone else – and in particular, for those with SI joint issues, where added rotation can often be beneficial – this drill is a wonderful tweak & change of pace.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Is BODYPUMP a Good Workout? – Brandon Hall

I was asked to contribute to this piece and feel it does a fantastic job explaining what BODYPUMP is and who it may (or may not) be a good fit for.

This may be a nice article to print out and hand to any friends or family members who are gung-ho this time of year and ready to start exercising.

READ: It’s NOT a take down piece.

Box Jumps: 6-Phase Jumping and Landing Progression – Nick Tumminello

I always appreciate Nick’s approach to training and willingness to keep things simple.

This was a fantastic breakdown on how to properly execute the box jump (I.e., NOT high box jumps).

The 30 Most Effective RDL Variations for Strength & Spine Health – Garrett Sawaia

Like, whoa.

This was an EPIC article.

 

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/23/19

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BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT

1. Coaching Competency – Dublin, Ireland

This is happening Sunday, September 8, 2019 (Early Bird rate ends THIS WEEKEND)

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So what happens when a room full of Irish(w0)men find out I’m not much of a drinker?…;o)

Whether you get paid to tell people to lift heavy things or you just like to lift heavy things yourself, in this 1-day workshop you’ll get the opportunity to listen to me talk about my how I approach assessment and gain a better understanding of how I “match” the exercises I prescribe to better fit the needs, ability level, and more importantly, the anatomy of each individual I work work.

In short, this workshop looks at the “umbrella theme” of my coaching philosophy.

For more information – including itinerary and how to register – go HERE.

3. Strategic Strength Workshop – London, England

This is happening the weekend of September 14-15th, 2019.

Register HERE

Luke Worthington and I have presented this workshop twice. Once in London last year and again this past June in Boston.

We’re bringing it back to London this Fall, my most favorite place in the world.

This two-day workshop is designed to arm fitness professionals with all the tools they’ll need to hone their assessment skills and to make their clients/athletes a bunch of bonafide, resilient, strength training Terminators.

Combined Luke and I have ~40 years of coaching experience (or one Dan John) and bring different perspectives and skill-sets to the table; Luke peels back the onion on PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) concepts and assessment, while I go into detail breaking down movement and how to better “match” the exercises we prescribe to our clients.

For more information – including itinerary and how to register – you can go HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Beyonce’s Coachella Diet is Now for Sale. Should You Try It? – Stephanie Hnatiuk

I hope this doesn’t send the “Beyhive” after me.

As with most “fad diets and books” this is one you should likely avoid.

Fair and honest critique from Stephanie in this article.

The Heels Elevated Squat – Julie Read

Awesome article (and anatomy lesson) from Julie in this one.

PS: I admire Julie’s writing and drawing skills. I can draw stick figures.

Why Kids Need to Roughhouse – Brandon Hall

This article deserves an infinity number of slow claps.