That’s Not a Push-Up…This Is a Push-Up! It’s simple, unglamorous and probably the most recognizable exercise in the world, but why do your push-ups suck? Having had the opportunity to train a large contingent of this countries Armed Service Members, I continually find myself slightly shocked at how poorly some of them do push-ups. I’m […]
WARNING: If You Aren’t Preventing Injuries You’re Causing Them! The #1 GOAL of any training program should be to prevent injuries. Obviously things can happen and injuries do occur, but if you and/or your coach aren’t working to mitigate them that’s a huge problem. Next you will find 5 sure fire strategies to get you started […]
5 Reasons You Should Plank Every Day Increase Your CORE Strength & Endurance When we are talking core we are talking everything that is connected in and around our spine. Pretty much any muscle that falls anywhere between your shoulders and your hips will be engaged when doing a plank properly. All of these […]
Your Warm-Up Doesn’t Have to Suck “You’re not a wild animal being chased without warning in the jungle—you’re an athlete getting ready to train in the gym.” – G. Everett If that quote doesn’t make sense to you, then you probably don’t need to keep reading this post. I’m kidding, you 100% are the person that […]
The Mobility Myth Revealed Do you remember going to bed on Christmas Eve as a child with no presents underneath the tree? The next morning you rush downstairs to find a plethora of presents that Santa snuck in overnight. That’s pretty awesome as a kid. You didn’t have to do anything but go to sleep, […]