Lessons for an Impending NFL Free Agent First impressions – you only get one. Unless you’re a high draft pick or have a large body of work, you need to approach each invite or combine as your Super Bowl. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impression and display the work you’ve put in…. Read more »
2 Full Body Circuits If you’ve already gone through all of the previous circuits a few times, here’s two new ones to add to the mix. As always, these are not meant to kill you. You should feel better after you finish. These are lower-intensity sessions that allow you to get some additional mobility work, general… Read more »
Offseason Block 1 – Pro Hockey Training This is going to be the 8th offseason that I’ve prepared this athlete for their upcoming season. Because of this history, I have a very good idea about what they can tolerate, what they like, and what they need. Last offseason he was coming off of a bad… Read more »
Pro Day Bench Press Program 225 Bench Test for NFL We had 6 weeks. Day 1 this athlete struggled with 195lbs x 5 on barbell floor press. On the pro day, they hit 225lbs x 11. I did this by raising his max, not doing 20 reps each session. If your max is 315lbs, then… Read more »
Less is More: Returning from Injury (Runner’s knee) I love America, but we do everything here to the extreme. We’ve always been taught more is better, but, when it comes to training – less is more and better is better. Every year, I get referred athletes in pain or have to consult with injured athletes… Read more »
3 Contrast Method Setups Contrast training has been around for ages, so this is nothing new. However, it’s a method that is still underutilized by many coaches and could help athletes who have hit a plateau. I’m going to outline a few different setups I have used with my athletes and give you a brief… Read more »
2 New Lower Body Workouts Are you sick of doing the same workout over and over? Who the hell wouldn’t be. Here are two new lower body workouts. The first is for a client with more strength oriented goals who is in her higher intensity phase. The second workout is for an online client who… Read more »
2 New Circuits Half of my subscribers are just here for the circuits. Well, here you go. Two new ones since I haven’t posted any in a while. Enjoy and good luck. Circuit 1 Back extension + dumbbell row (these are tough) x 8-10 Half-kneeling shoulder press (put front foot in front of opposite knee)… Read more »
Brutal Barbell Complex If you’re short on time in the gym, or just want to mix it up, give this brutal barbell complex a try. 5 cleans 10 thrusters 10 RDLs 5 reverse lunges 10 back squats You will not be able to go very heavy here and I don’t usually have people do more… Read more »
5 New Exercises You’ve Never Tried Unless you hire me for your programming, you’re likely bored as hell with with your current set-up. I don’t blame you. I’ve been training for 20 years now and I’ve gone through plenty of periods where I just needed a change. With that said, here are 5 exercises you’ve… Read more »
4 Week Block to Increase Your Bench Press Whether or not you like the bench press, it’s still a favorite amongst avid gym-goers. Almost everyone who hires me for programming puts the bench press as a lift they are hoping to increase. At this point, I can increase your bench using a million different set-ups… Read more »
The Goal of Training You train to induce an adaptation! It’s as simple as that. From there, you can argue about your favorite means and methods – but it all starts with creating an environment that warrants an adaptation. If this is not your goal, you are just moving around. And that’s fine, society would… Read more »
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