Our hands are pretty important. They type our texts, hold our coffee, and lift our weights. We interact with the world through our hands. For the white collar strength athlete, 8 hours of computer work can present a few problems… one of which being the health and readiness of the wrists. Nowhere is hand health and …
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The Day I Stopped Being (Just) A Personal Trainer
Should I Add Weight or Do More Reps?
Here’s an obvious question to ask as you approach your training session… “How can I get stronger today?” There are a handful of basic rules that you must follow in order to turn your body into a lean, mean lifting machine.
Strong Lessons
The sport of powerlifting is an interesting one. You’re basically there to lift as much weight as safely possible while trying to look cool in a singlet. I was recently asked, “As a coach, are you allowed to shout last-second instructions?” “Well, technically, sure. But there aren’t any last-second surprises coming from the barbell.” There …
3 Tips to a Better Squat
Between Instagram booty routines and 30-day squat challenges, it’s never been more popular to work your hind-quarters. Indeed, training squats is a must whether you’re trying to build a bigger caboose, lose weight, or get an overall stronger body. Why Squats are Vital for your Health…