I’m excited to announce that I will be part of the Raise the Bar Conference. An event focused on the missing links in our industry: Communication, collaboration, connection, behavioral psychology, business & marketing skills, and much more.
It’s an honor to be invited back to speak at Kabuki Strength’s Education week this year. Last year’s event was a MASSIVE (in both knowledge bombs and brawn) event and this year I am expecting more of the same.
You’ll get access to 54 lectures from some of the best minds in the health/wellness industry. The early bird rate is currently in effect so don’t miss out on taking advantage of that.
“Oh, wow, check out the Serratus on that person over there…hubba, hubba, hubba, CHAWOOOOGA.”
– said no one, ever.
Alas, the Serratus muscle IS an important muscle, especially for shoulder health and it deserves your attention. Here are some excellent choices from Meghan.
Luke Worthington and I developed our 6-week digital mentorship last Fall because 1) we felt between the two of us, we had a lot of expertise and insights regarding assessment, program design, coaching, brand building, and business that we could offer to other fitness professionals to help build & grow THEIR businesses, and 2) because there’s a fucking pandemic going on that’s prevented us from doing these sorts of things in person.
(Hopefully soon, though)
Nevertheless, we had a great experience the first go round with a stellar group of fitness pros and we’re excited to open it up again this Spring.
You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever you want to pay.
In all I filmed 36 workouts during quarantine last year using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.
Whether you want to spend $1 or $99 (FYI: the latter enters you to win a 5×7 shirtless pic of me), the workouts are ready and available to start.
– Current/past injury history
– Overhead mobility
– Ability to squat/hinge
– Single leg balance
– Possible performance markers (max distance farmer carry, total push-ups w/ good technique)
Many think the bench press is nothing more than lowering a barbell toward the chest then hoisting it back up. That may very well be a worthy Wikipedia entry to summarize the most popular exercise out there.
But, as Lee notes in this superb article, there are many other factors to consider with regards to not only technique, but also METHODS, that many lifters fail to incorporate to help improve their performance in the lift.
Meghan has built an impressive following on Instagram over the past 1-2 years, and she did it WITHOUT resorting to what’s seemingly a normal tactic nowadays…
…revealing more and more skin.
IG has grown to be the first thing most people view to get an idea of who YOU are as a fitness professional (even ahead of your website).
Showing skin, while not necessarily a bad thing, can be fleeting.
Meaning, outside of a few outliers, you’re likely not going to build a sustainable business through garnering likes alone on IG.
Meghan outlines several other ways to grow your following (and business) in a way that will STICK.
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be one of 55+ industry leaders taking part in Kabuki Education Week that’ll be taking place February 1-7, 2021.
Kabuki Education Week – Hosted by Kabuki Strength – is a unique opportunity to attend 40+ live hour-long lectures (with Q&A) presented by the most respected and well established educators, coaches, clinicians, and athletes in the strength & fitness industry. This event brings together a wealth of knowledge across multiple domains; all condensed into week-long virtual format that allows you to attend as many courses as you choose with the added opportunity to purchase recordings.
You can register for my presentation (and save 50% through the end of the year) – The Hip: From Assessment to Badass – HERE.
Alternatively you can register for the ENTIRE event at the Early Bird rate – HERE.
This will undoubtedly be an event you won’t want to miss as the line-up, speaking as a fan boy myself, is one of the most impressive I have ever seen.
You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever you want to pay.
During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.
In all I filmed 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.
Now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource is timely.
Whether you want to spend $1 or $99 (FYI: the latter enters you to win a 5×7 shirtless pic of me), the workouts are ready and available to start.
Also, it’s less about the destination and more about the process.
Oh, and also again: I was Eric’s personal bench press hander-offer guy for two full years, arguably when his bench was the best it ever was. Just sayin…;o)
Recently the indelible, delightful, and impressive Meghan Callaway and I collaborated on a series where we each shared four innovative exercises for both the hip flexors and adductors.1
As far as duos go, we rank somewhere in between peanut butter & jelly and Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga.
Check em out.
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
#1 Isometric Copenhagen Side Plank + Band Resisted Psoas Marches
This exercise strengthens the adductors and hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.
Meghan’s Coaching Tips:
Place a resistance band around your feet.
Fully extend your upper leg, and place your ankle and foot of this side on an elevated surface.
IMPORTANT: If this position bothers your knee/any other part of your body, opt for the bent leg variation (your knee should be bent to 90 degrees, and your knee, lower leg and foot should be on the surface). If you do this, the band will need to be placed above your knees.
Get into a side plank position from your forearm, and set your body so it is in a straight line from your head to foot. Maintain this position for the duration of the exercise.
Your shoulder should be above your elbow.
Now use your adductors and press your body away from the surface and towards the ceiling. Do this for the duration of the exercise.
Perform psoas marches on your other side.
Pay attention to your supporting arm. Push away from the floor and protract your shoulder blade (move it away from the spine and around the ribcage).
Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hips to pike or collapse.
Aside from your moving leg, the rest of your body should remain in a fixed position.
Maintain a 360 degree brace. In terms of breathing, do what works best for you.
Do 8-12 marches per side
#2 Copenhagen Side Plank Tempos
This exercise strengthens the adductors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.
Tony’s Coaching Tips:
Fully extend your upper leg, and place your ankle and foot of this side on an elevated surface.
IMPORTANT: If this position bothers your knee or any other part of your body, opt for the bent leg variation (your knee should be bent to 90 degrees, and your knee, lower leg and foot should be on the surface). If you do this, the band will need to be placed above your knees versus around your feet.
Assume a side plank position making sure your elbow is directly below your shoulder. From there push away from the floor so that you’re not “hanging out” on your upper traps (and to better support your shoulder blades).
Think about pressing your top foot (the one on the elevated surface) INTO said surface and think about PULLING your lower leg up from the floor via the top leg. Your body should remain in a straight line throughout – no deviating via your lower back or slouching forward with the shoulders and upper back.
The key here is the tempo.
THREE second count up and THREE second count down with EVERY rep.
This is an exercise that can easily be butchered and adding in a strict tempo helps to increase the challenge and to ensure the muscles we want to engage (adductors) actually do the work.
#3 Towel Adductor Slides aka “Thighmaster”
This exercise strengthens the adductors and improves hip controlled mobility.
Meghan’s Coaching Tips:
Kneel on two towels (you may place a pillow on each towel if this is more comfortable). Your head, torso and hips should be in a stacked position.
Now slowly slide your knees apart, and to a range where you are able to maintain proper form (and where it feels comfortable).
Once you hit your end range, really squeeze your inner thighs (adductors), and return your legs to the starting position.
Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or weight to shift from knee to knee.
Maintain a 360 degree brace.
In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
#4 Lateral Lunges With Plate Slides
This exercise strengthens the adductors – bilaterally (<– Cue emphatic & dramatic music here).
Tony’s Coaching Tips:
A quick shout out to friend and colleague @vernongriffith4 for this brilliant idea.
Place a light plate on the inside of your LEFT foot, grab a kettlebell or dumbbell in your left hand and step laterally to right making sure to sit BACK into your RIGHT hip. Return to the standing position by “pulling” or gliding the plate with your left foot.
Repeat for 5-8 repetitions per direction.
#5 Prone Band Resisted Psoas Marches With Feet Elevated
This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.
Meghan’s Coaching Tips:
Place a resistance band around your feet.
Get into a plank position from your hands and feet, and elevate your feet on a wall or other surface. Your body should be roughly parallel to the floor.
Place your hands so they are well ahead of your shoulders.
While remaining in the plank position, lift one foot off the wall and bring your knee in towards your torso. Return your leg and foot to the starting position with control, and repeat using the other side.
For the duration of the exercise, press your body away from the floor and protract your shoulder blades. Also, press your body backwards against the wall. Otherwise your feet will likely slide down the surface.
For the duration, engage your glute on the side(s) that is in contact with the surface.
Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hips to pike or collapse.
Maintain a 360 degree brace. In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.
Do 3 sets of 6-10 marches per side.
#6 Core Engaged Ludicrous Deadbug
This exercise strengthens many things: your hip flexors, abdominals, glutes, lumbo-pelvic stability, your soul, everything.
Tony’s Coaching Tips:
Loop a band around an immoveable object: pole, squat rack, etc. Place a small mini-band around both feet and situate yourself so that your shoulders are on a bench and your heels are on another bench/box/chair a few feet away with the looped band over your head.
Next, perform a glute bridge, grab the band above your heads with both hands, and pull taught with arms straight until you have max (or ludicrous tension) in your abdominals.
While maintaining the glute bridge (don’t allow your hips to deviate position), press one heel into the bench as you bring one knee towards your chest against the resistance of the band while forcefully exhaling ALL your air.
Do not allow the tension from the band in your hands to diminish.
Lowering your leg back to the bench and repeat the same process of FIVE reps, making sure to exhale ALL your air every rep.
NOTE: You can regress this exercise to be performed on the floor only.
#7) Straight Leg Lifts (Lateral And Medial)
This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves hip controlled mobility, and lumbo-pelvic stability. You may use any items you have at home. I’m using some Lysol spray.
Meghan’s Coaching Tips:
Sit on the floor. Your head, torso and hips should be in a stacked position. Fully extend both of your knees, and plantarflex your feet (point them away from you).
While keeping your knees fully extended, ankles in a fixed position, and feet plantarflexed, lift your legs over the objects in a lateral direction, and then back to the starting position.
Do not allow your legs or feet to strike the objects, or for your legs or feet to strike the floor.
Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or weight to shift from hip to hip. Some minor spinal flexion is ok.
Maintain a 360 degree brace.
In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.
This exercise strengthens the hip flexors and abdominals and basically “locks” you into place so you can’t cheat with your lower back.
Tony’s Coaching Tips:
To give credit where it’s due: I stole this exercise from friend and colleague @dougivsc. The hip flexors can be both simultaneously tight and weak and endless stretching is NOT the answer. It actually (may) be feeding the symptoms.
Grab a foam roller, a light or average band, and a tennis ball. Wrap the band around a pair of J-hooks in a squat rack so that they match the length of the foam roller from the ground.
Sit down underneath the band with your legs in a V-shape and your torso as upright as possible; place a tennis balls to the side of your ankle.
With the foam roller upright and just in front of you press it UP into the band. Oh shit, that’s a lot of tension!
That’s good – it’ll make it harder for you to cheat.
Maintain tension INTO the band with the foam roller, lift your foot off the floor and “lift off” over the tennis ball alternating over and back for 8-10 reps per direction.
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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Someone tells me I look lean I’m feeling pretty good about myself.
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.
On a scale of 1 to NASCAR they’re not very exciting. They’re not exciting to perform, much less write about. You think I want to sit here and write about push-ups?
I can think of a litany of things I’d rather write about:
Standing in line at the Post Office.
Rugs.
Buying socks.
Attending another kid’s clarinet recital.
Alas, given the pickle we’re all in at the moment (everyone’s training at home with access to minimal equipment) and the tsunami of push-up tutorials and variations making my eyes bleed on social media I felt it prudent to add my quick two-cents on the topic.
As much as I may bellyache on the push-up I’m actually a huge fan.
There’s a bevy of benefits.
They’re one of the more user-friendly exercises out there, require no equipment other than your body, can be easily progressed or regressed depending on the needs and ability level of the person performing them, are gluten free, and, maybe most important of all, have a superb carry-over to both everyday and athletic pursuits.
I’ve been coaching people for 18+ years and I have yet to come across a client/athlete who’s improved their efficacy in performing a push-up and not seeing a noticeable improvement in their ability to execute sexier lifts like squats, deadlifts, you pick.
A push-up done well improves lumbo-pelvic control (canister position or stacked joints) which then helps with force transference which then helps with…E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.
Poor Torso Position:Lower back arching, anterior pelvic tilt (porn star). Thanks to the folks at Mark Fisher Fitness for the porn star analogy.
But this isn’t even the main mistake I want to point out.
Everyone points this one out and I am wowing no one here.
Here’s the One I Wanted to Point Out
Performing them with pants on.
Why?
What’s the benefit of wearing pants?
Tell me.
TELL ME!!
Okay, the REAL Thing I Wanted to Point Out
Another bonafide benefit of the push-up is it’s proclivity to bolster one’s overall shoulder health.
Sometimes (but really almost always) whenever someone comes to CORE to work with me in person due to a shoulder that hates them, I’ll watch him or her perform a push-up and I’ll inevitably see this:
Other than the obligatory game of connect the dots you could play with the “beauty” marks on my back, what do you see?
SPOILER: Two shoulder blades that are glued together.
THIS is the mistake I see most people make. The (in)ability of the shoulder blades to upwardly rotate and move around the ribcage.
The shoulder blades are meant to move. This cementing effect can spell trouble:
Overactive rhomboids, which feeds into scapular downward rotation syndrome.
Ligaments of anterior shoulder capsule become lax and are more prone to injury.
A part of my soul dies.
Instead, what I prefer to see is something like this:
(Kudos to my wife for the Stanley Kubrick’esq camera work).
The subtle “plus,” or protraction (pushing fully away) at the top of the push-up is MONEY for Serratus Anterior activation which then helps nudge the scapula into upward rotation (as well as abduction).
The result is a proper push-up and most likely a pair of shoulders that will feel infinitely better.
If I had to choose a Mt. Rushmore of people who are badass at push-ups it would go:
Rocky
He-Man
T-1000
Meghan Callaway
Just like her previous product – The Ultimate Pull-Up Program – Meghan leaves no stone unturned with regards to innovative ways to train the push-up.
Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned pro you will be challenged by this program. And, if you’re a fitness professional you’ll pick up a ton of ideas when it comes to programming.
It’s on sale this week at $50 off the regular price…HERE.
For an amuse bouche of some of the variations Meghan covers in her program check out her guest post below.
5 Advanced Push-Up Variations You Might Not Have Tried
Push-ups are one of my favorite exercises.
Not just bodyweight exercises.
ALL exercises.
Push-ups are versatile and effective, and are certainly not boring. Push-ups require no equipment, so they can be done anywhere, anytime.
In our current world where most people are working out from home, push-ups and minimal equipment exercises are the perfect solution! Once you have mastered the fundamentals the sky is truly the limit, and there are countless advanced, innovative and fun push-up variations you can sink your teeth into.
Here are 5 advanced push-ups you might not have tried.
#1) Russian Push-Ups
This totally badass push-up variation absolutely torches the triceps, and requires a lot of lumbo-pelvic stability.
Coaching Tips:
Get into a plank position from your hands and feet.
Position your hands so they are slightly closer together than during regular push-ups. In the bottom position, your elbows and upper arms should remain tight to your sides.
At the top of the push-up, your shoulders, elbows and wrists should be in a relatively stacked position.
Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hand and fingers, not just at the base of your hands/wrists. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hands and fingers to the floor.
Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.
Lightly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth (behind your upper front teeth). This subtle trick can make keeping your head and neck from collapsing much easier.
Descend into the push-up and retract your shoulder blades. Think about lightly drawing your shoulder blades together and towards your spine as you are performing the eccentric component, but do not overdo this movement.
Once your upper arms are approximately parallel (or slightly closer) to the floor, press your body backwards and touch your forearms to the floor. Your feet should glide along the floor during this component.
Then pull your body forward and perform the reverse movements so your elbows are directly over your wrists and forearms are in a vertical position. Then press back up to the starting position. As you are performing these movements, do not sink into your shoulders, and do not allow your body to collapse towards the floor.
When you are pressing your body away from the floor and are returning to the top position, protract your shoulder blades. Think about spreading your shoulder blades apart and moving them away from your spine and around your ribcage.
Do not keep them pinned.
For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a straight line from the top/back of your head to heels.
In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.
#2) Archer Push-Ups
This advanced push-up is a great progression if you have the goal of being able to do one arm push-ups. While one arm is performing the majority of the work, the other arm is providing some assistance.
Coaching Tips:
Get into a plank position from your hands and feet.
Position your hands so they are significantly wider than shoulder width apart.
On the side that is going to be doing the push-up, your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hand and fingers, not just at the base of your hand/wrist. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hand and fingers to the floor.
Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.
Lightly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth (behind your upper front teeth). This subtle trick can make keeping your head and neck from collapsing much easier.
Descend into the push-up by bending one elbow as you would during regular push-ups, and straightening the other elbow
On the side that is performing the push-up, think about lightly drawing your shoulder blade towards your spine as you are performing the eccentric component, but do not overdo this movement.
In the bottom position, your elbow on the side that is performing the push-up should be positioned over your wrist, and forearm in a vertical position. Do not allow your elbow to flare out.
Your other elbow should be fully extended (but not hyperextended).
On the side that is performing the push-up, once your upper arm is approximately parallel (or slightly closer) to the floor, press up and return to the starting position.
On the side that is performing the push-up, when you are pressing your body away from the floor and are returning to the top position, protract your shoulder blade. Think about moving your shoulder blade away from your spine and around your ribcage. Do not keep it pinned.
Exhale after you have pressed away from the floor and as your body is returning to the top position of the push-up.
For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a straight line from the top/back of your head to heels.
#3) Longer Lever Push-Ups With Feet Elevated
This advanced push-up really isolates the triceps, and requires a lot of lumbo-pelvic stability. I upped the ante by elevating my feet on a couch.
Coaching Tips:
Get into a plank position from your hands and feet, and elevate your feet against a wall or couch.
Unlike during regular push-ups (or even triceps push-ups), position your hands so they are very close together, and so the fingertips of your thumbs and second fingers in both hands are touching, and form a triangle.
At the top of the push-up, your hands should be significantly ahead of your shoulders, and your elbows should be fully extended.
Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hands and fingers, not just at the base of your hands/wrists. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hands and fingers to the floor.
Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.
Lightly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth (behind your upper front teeth). This subtle trick can make keeping your head and neck from collapsing much easier.
Descend into the push-up by bending your elbows, and fully touch both forearms to the floor. In the bottom position, do not allow your elbows to flare out.
Once your forearms are completely on the floor, use your triceps to press up and return to the starting position.
Exhale after you have pressed away from the floor and as your body is returning to the top position of the push-up.
For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a straight line from the top/back of your head to heels.
#4) Negative 1.5 Rep Push-Ups + Band Resistance
Coaching Tips:
Place a resistance band under your hands, and so it is resting just below your shoulder blade area. Make sure that the band does not interfere with the movement of your shoulder blades.
Choose a resistance that allows you to use proper form at all times.
Get into a plank position from your hands and feet. Position your hands so they are shoulder width apart or slightly wider.
At the top of the push-up, your shoulders, elbows and wrists should be in a relatively stacked position.
Your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hand and fingers, not just at the base of your hands/wrists. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hands and fingers to the floor.
Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.
Lightly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth (behind your upper front teeth). This subtle trick can make keeping your head and neck from collapsing much easier.
Descend into the push-up and retract your shoulder blades. Think about lightly drawing your shoulder blades together and towards your spine as you are performing the eccentric component, but do not overdo this movement.
Aim to lower yourself down in 3-5 seconds. Once you reach the bottom position of the push-up, press halfway up, then return to the bottom position, and then finally press up to the top/starting position. This is one rep.
In the bottom position, do not allow your elbows to flare out.
When you are pressing your body away from the floor and are returning to the top position, protract your shoulder blades. Think about spreading your shoulder blades apart and moving them away from your spine and around your ribcage. Do not keep them pinned.
For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a straight line from the top/back of your head to heels.
#5) Single Arm Push-Up Iso Hold + Band Resisted Towel Slides
This exercise is SO much tougher than it looks, and requires a lot of lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder/scapular stability. If you don’t believe me, give this a try ;).
Coaching Tips:
Place a resistance band around your wrists, and place one hand on a towel.
Position your hands so they are shoulder width apart or slightly wider, and get into the bottom position of a push-up. Tuck your chin, and keep your neck in a neutral position.
Your elbows should be positioned over your wrists, and forearms in a vertical position. Do not allow your elbows to flare out.
On the planted side, your weight should be evenly distributed throughout your full hand and fingers, not just at the base of your hand/wrist. Pretend you are trying to spread your full hand and fingers to the floor.
Lightly press your tongue against the roof of your mouth (behind your upper front teeth). This subtle trick can make keeping your head and neck from collapsing much easier.
While holding in a single arm push-up position, perform a slide out with the other side. Go to a range where you are able to maintain proper form.
For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a straight line from the top/back of your head to heels.
For the duration of the exercise, keep your core muscles braced (360 degree brace), and squeeze your glutes.
In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.
There’s an Early Bird rate for both of these events, so keep that in mind before you decide to hold off. Dean and I are really excited for this and hope to see you there!
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Dear high school athlete:
Please, please, please, please, PLEASE:
1. Stop using the excuse “you don’t have time in the morning to eat breakfast.” Get up 10 minutes earlier and get it done.
2. Start your off-season training IMMEDIATELY, not two weeks before the season starts.
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.
2. Strategic Strength Workshop – London, England
This is happening the weekend of September 14-15th, 2019.
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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It’s official: just signed a new lease for a larger gym space.
WHEW – this was a thorough article; it may be wise to grab a few Kale shakes and hard boiled eggs cause you’re gonna be here for a while.
Krista and Helen leave no stone un-turned and cover everything from what is “ketosis,” whether or not it provides any inherent advantages over other calorically controlled diets, as well as whether or not it’s a good fit for athletes.
So the next time someone waxes poetic on how superior the ketogenic diet is, punch them in the kidney, and then have them read this.
Mike’s the RZA of strength & conditioning coaches.
I don’t even know what that means, but what I do know is I always learn something from him whenever I read or listen to him (and I presume he makes sick beats).
This workshop is designed for fitness professionals – personal trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, physical therapists, etc – to provide both physical & psychological tools to help build your brand, business, and rapport with clients.
Dr. Lewis and I cover a lot of material:
How to increase competency and motivation with your clients.
An overview of both upper and lower extremity assessment to create increased “buy in.”
How to set professional & personal boundaries with clients.
Troubleshooting common lifts such as squats & deadlifts to best fit the needs, ability level, and anatomy of clients.
And more…
CEUs will be available.
For more information – including full itinerary and to register – you can go HERE.
2. Coaching Competency – Dublin, Ireland
This is happening Sunday, September 8, 2019 (save $100 NOW)
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 (save $100 now).
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA SHENANIGANS
Twitter
Things that annoy me:
– Brie cheese.
– People who don’t train people commenting on exercise technique.
– Gym owners who post videos of them vacuuming their own facility.
– Kettlebell snobs (DBs work too).
– Ppl who think a squat and DL are the same thing.
– Poodles.
This is entirely new content that Dean Somerset and I spent well over a year presenting and tweaking before filming it with a professional crew to release to the masses.
It builds off of Version 1.0 but digs deeper into programming considerations, exercise technique, and tickle fights (amongst much, much more).
It’s on SALE through this weekend only so be sure to pick up a copy today…HERE.
Few things grind my gears more – Jake P from The Bachelorette, Voldemort – than shady motherfuckers who pretend (or claim) to be more important than they really are based off their fake followers.
