The last thing a really strong person wants is an injury that prevents her or him from doing, well, stuff that makes her or him even stronger. As we find more and more plates on the bar, how do we make sure we aren’t actually subjecting ourselves to more and more injury risk?
Category Archives: Strength Training
Don’t Move! Isometrics for Core Strength
Can you pass the core test? I’m talking 2 continuous minutes in a push-up position plank. This is one of my go-to assessments for all students. Most “fit” people can handle the first minute no problem. It’s the next minute where we really see how firm the foundation is. Get the shakes? Saggy back? Shoulders …
Boost Your Pull-Up Power
The pull-up… we know a good one when we see one, right? The body seems to float upwards like somebody turned down gravity.
How To: The Pendlay Row
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Lifters
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Lifters