The bridge has a high EMG activity, so it should teach our glutes to work when we perform the squat. Why doesn’t this happen?

There is a lot of talk about the posterior chain of strength and stability, but for most people, weakness begins in the lateral chain.

Enhancing hip function is the first place I look to make significant gains in my clients’ ability to move better.

Super heavyweights in weightlifting or powerlifting always seem to lift more and more as they get heavier. What gives?

You’re about to identify which muscles are working against you, and how to get them fired up for a bigger squat.

The best advice I can give is to have fun and learn from your own performance and from competitors.

Despite looking cool and being popular, the pistol has a number of drawbacks.

What was final straw that made me turn my back on the king of strength exercises?

Strength from the the kettlebell swing improves deadlifting, squatting, and even weightlifting.

It’s time to maximize your squat potential through improving technique, mobility, and execution.

Movement hierarchies are an invaluable tool for group training, to ensure everyone is at the right level.

Training with these five basic principles will keep you healthy, injury free, and getting stronger for years to come.

When preparing for competition, simplicity goes a long way. Focus on the big three (bench, squat, deadlift) for effective training.

After resting and recovering with a deload, I headed back to the gym to tackle the daily training max.

Wants to get all-around strong, steer clear of injury, and maximize carry over into strength sports? Front squat.

Do this before a squat workout or run. We don’t often work on hip abduction, and this can lead to a host of issues.

Yes, I said that I am going into the gym to lift big this winter. And it is going to benefit my cycling.