Posts Tagged with "Bret Contreras"
The Sway Back Equation
I know what you’re thinking: This is either the title of an archived Robert Ludlum novel or the name of an old-school hip-hop album. Both are wrong – but wouldn’t it be awesome if either of the two were true? As someone who’s read every Ludlum novel, I’d kill to have access to another one… Read more
5 Reasons Your Glutes Aren’t Growing
The Dynamic Duo – Chris and Eric Martinez – are back! This time with a vengeance, as they set their sights on the glutes (or lack thereof). In this lighthearted, “investigative” report, Chris and Eric discuss some of the top reasons why your glutes aren’t growing. Enjoy! Have you heard the breaking news about people’s… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: Lots of Catching Up to Do Edition
1. Another busy weekend in the books! Yesterday I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the New Hampshire Athletic Trainer’s Association annual symposium. A few year’s back I remember attending a similar function with Eric at Northeastern University and walking in with jeans on and feeling completely out of place. Apparently I… Read more
Strong Review for Strong Curves
I think it’s safe to assume that I tend to reverberate some of the same messages over and over on this site, and I’m sure for those who routinely visit on a day to day basis, you probably recognize a few long-standing trends. For example: 1. I have a strong affinity for deadlifts (and Matt… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: Zombies!, Pull-Ups, and the best Warm-Up Article EVER
Wait a second – my alarm went off this morning. I don’t think I’m dreaming. *looks out window* Volcanoes aren’t erupting, the streets aren’t flooded with molten lava, and from what I can tell, everything seems business as usual. The Mayanpocalypsearmeggedonacaust didn’t happen. We’re all still here!!!!!! High Five! But be weary my friends –… Read more
A Critical Reply to an Uncritical Coach
Today’s post comes from the one and only Bret Contreras. As he’ll note below, I received an email from a fan of my blog asking me for my opinion on some candid remarks she overheard one of the strength coaches at her university regurgitate to a few other students. And by using the word regurgitate… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: Thanksgiving Review, Wedding Shenanigans, ACL Rehab, and More.
1. I’m back! Did you miss me? Even just a little bit? All I have to say is that the past five days have been a whirlwind. Going back home to upstate New York for Thanksgiving was amazing, of course. Although we made the mistake of leaving Boston at around 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon (along… Read more
Glutes Are the New Biceps
Living in a pretty historical, cultural, and overall kick-ass city (Boston), Lisa and I like to spend our weekends walking around to the various neighborhoods to take in all the sights and sounds that they have to offer. Whether it’s heading to the North End to eat a quaint italian restaurant, walking through Boston Common… Read more