One of the most common pains and injuries I see in my clinic is shoulder pain. Ranging from pain that may simply be a minor annoyance during bench press to pain that completely limits range of motion ... Continue Reading
5 Tips for Longevity in Lifting
This past weekend I was teaching a workshop when the topic of being strong and fit into old age came up. A few of the people were middle-aged or older, and their belief about training being more difficult ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons You Don’t Squat More (And What to Do About It)
The squat requires a complex coordination of a range of joints, muscles, and ligaments. When all are working in synergy, activating effectively, and performing as they should, you get an explosive squat ... Continue Reading
Help Us Choose the Top 10 Fitness Blogs of 2015
Every year we hold a contest to determine the top ten fitness blogs on the Internet. There are a lot of sites out there, and we need your help to sort through them all and select the twenty finalists to go ... Continue Reading
5 Training Device Hacks to Save You Cash
There are a lot of devices on the market on which you can plunk down your money to get stronger and fitter. If you have a thick wallet, go for it. If you're like me - a thrifty cheapskate - you can ... Continue Reading
More Than Just a Funny Bone: Preventing Growth Plate Injury
Adults and youth face the same risk of bone injuries, but because a child’s bones are still growing, children, unlike adults, are susceptible to growth plate injuries. Growth plate injuries are common in ... Continue Reading
Coaching the Coaches With James Fitzgerald, Ep 8 (Podcast)
In this podcast, Breaking Muscle Radiospeaks with world-class strength and conditioning coach James Fitzgerald - many of you know him as OPT winner of the 2007 CrossFit Games. James is also the owner and ... Continue Reading
Breaking the Rules With Charles Staley, Ep 7 (Podcast)
In this podcast episode, Breaking Muscle Radiospeaks with iconic strength coach Charles Staley.Charles is known as a visionary and a rule-breaker. His clients call him “The Secret Weapon,” as he possesses ... Continue Reading
Slow Down: Chad Vaughn’s Free 4-Week Weightlifting Program
Click Here to Start Coach Vaughn's Free 4-Week Program More often than not when working with new athletes, I hear them talk about speed. They talk about wanting to be faster in their lifts, faster in their ... Continue Reading
Nutritious Movement With Katy Bowman: Breaking Muscle Radio, Ep 6
In this episode, Breaking Muscle Radio speaks with biomechanist Katy Bowman. Katy has earned an international reputation for reducing pain, increasing bone density, improving metabolic health, and solving ... Continue Reading
The 2-Kettlebell Front Squat: The Best Exercise You’re Not Doing
“Well, that sucked.” My client un-racked the kettlebells and put them on the ground, still contemplating how in the world he got crushed by such little weight (comparatively speaking of course). Here I ... Continue Reading
Eradicating Stupidity with Andrew Read: Breaking Muscle Radio, Ep 3
In this packed episode, Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria, speak with Andrew Read. Through more than twenty years in the fitness industry, Andrew has worked with Olympians, ... Continue Reading
Conjugate Method: A Better Way to Plan Your Training Week
Everyone wants it all in terms of his or her fitness plan. They want strength, fitness, low body fat, and flexibility. The problem with the human body, though, is that it only gets good at the things it ... Continue Reading
Training for Long-Term Success With Eva Twardokens – Breaking Muscle Radio, Ep 2
In this episode our hosts, Managing EditorBecca Borawski Jenkinsand CoachChet Morjaria, speak with Eva Twardokens.Eva T. is a two-time Olympian in Alpine skiing and a twelve-year veteran of the U.S. Ski ... Continue Reading
Free the Zoo Humans: Workouts and Wisdom From Erwan Le Corre
When Erwan Le Corre first came on board as one of our featured coaches a few years back, he brought a whole new perspective on fitness and training. Erwan’s system is unlike many fitness trends out there, ... Continue Reading
The Key to Conquering the Elusive Muscle Up
Dammit… Walk around, walk around, walk around… Dammit… Walk around, walk around, walk around… Dammit… You can see where this is going. A whole lot of dammit and a whole lot of walking around. Enter ... Continue Reading
How to Physically Prepare for the RKC (or Any Event or Certification)
We all know that the barrier to entry into the fitness industry is small. Unlike a tertiary degree, which may cost you tens of thousands and a few years, obtaining a personal training qualification may ... Continue Reading
The Free 4-Week Stronger-Than-Ever Weightlifting Program
Click Here for the Stronger Than Ever Weightlifting Program I turn 32 in the coming days.Wait one second, let me read that again. ... Continue Reading
Training the Core: 4 Exercises That Take It To The Next Level
Everyone wants a six-pack. It may in fact be the most sought after physical trait in history. What most people don’t realize, however, is that a six-pack has zero correlation to how strong your core ... Continue Reading
Proper Foundations: A 5 Step Progression to the Bar Muscle Up
As a coach, I have seen so many variations of bar muscle up progressions. Many I have seen are extremely dangerous and involve bands, boxes, and a lack of proper skill and strength foundations. This ... Continue Reading
12 Sets of Advice on the Kettlebell Swing
Welcome to our collection of articles and videos on the humble kettlebell swing. Seemingly a simple movement, there is more to the swing than meets the eye. Whether you want strengh, speed, endurance, or ... Continue Reading
Interview with Fitness Specialist Fred Fornicola
Fred Fornicola is a Fitness Specialist and the owner of Fit by Fred in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Fred has been involved in the field of strength and fitness since 1976 and has authored hundreds of articles ... Continue Reading
The Overhead Press: The Actual Difference Between Seated, Standing, Dumbbell, and Barbell
Similar exercises using different modes or implements can result in varied muscle activation, joint stability, and the inability to compare one-repetition maximum (1RM) efforts between modes. That is ... Continue Reading
When in Doubt, Do Front Squats: 25 Tips for Better Front Squats
When in doubt, do front squats. This is one of my favorite strength training mottos (along with "perfect practice makes perfect" and "fast sh*t is still sh*t"). I’m not here to have a debate about whether ... Continue Reading
