Many athletes wonder how to develop a lean, powerful, and practical physique. Having a powerful upper body is important not only to look good, but also to help maintain posture, protect the vital organs, ... Continue Reading
Cultivate Resilience for Breakthrough Training
Programming is a fickle beast. With the seemingly endless onslaught of trending, latest and greatest pop-culture programs promising unbelievable results in less and less time, it’s no surprise if you find ... Continue Reading
Hike, Swing, and Park for More Kettlebell Power
Kettlebell swings work; of that there is no question. But the best kept secret for improving your swing technique, building volume, and supporting your conditioning isn't just to keep swinging away and ... Continue Reading
Training Through Pain: Salvation Through Suffering
When it comes to hard work, perspective is everything. Do you work as hard as you think you do? When you go the gym, are you giving it everything you have or are you just showing up? That's me. How much ... Continue Reading
The Secret of Badass Force Production
When people are training for optimal power output, they push themselves harder, faster, stronger, and longer. The mission is to kick your ass to be a badass. But what most often happens is the brain and ... Continue Reading
Why the Glute Bridge Will Not Make Your Squat Better
The glute bridge and hip thrust are assistance exercises often used in an effort to strengthen the glutes for the squat. They are also utilised in the world of rehabilitation, for “underactive” ... Continue Reading
The Safest and Smartest Progression for Building Your Overhead Lifts
The press, push press, push jerk, snatch, and overhead squat all require a specific level of shoulder mobility before you should perform them under any significant load. If these movements are performed ... Continue Reading
Sport Specific Workouts: Cross-Country Running – Weeks 7-12
EDITOR'S NOTE: Terrance Gant is the assistant varsity football coach and defensive coordinator at Tempe high school in Tempe, Arizona. He also doubles as the head strength and conditioning coach for some ... Continue Reading
Sport Specific Workouts: Cross-Country Running – Weeks 1-6
EDITOR'S NOTE: Terrance Gant is the assistant varsity football coach and defensive coordinator at Tempe high school in Tempe, Arizona. He also doubles as the head strength and conditioning coach for some ... Continue Reading
The Number One Rookie Training Mistake
It’s only natural when starting an enjoyable, new activity that you want to learn more. These days, with people having Internet access in their pockets, it’s never been easier. Seriously, ask anyone how ... Continue Reading
Yoga Sequences, Cycle 5 – Yoga for Travel, Week 8
Yoga Sequences for Travel will help support you before, during, and after your travels. Whether you are driving or flying, these sequences with help with digestion, circulation, jet lag, and recovery. The ... Continue Reading
Yoga Sequences, Cycle 5 – Yoga for Travel, Week 7
Yoga Sequences for Travel will help support you before, during, and after your travels. Whether you are driving or flying, these sequences with help with digestion, circulation, jet lag, and recovery. The ... Continue Reading
Frogman Workouts: Cycle 8, Week 5
These workouts are designed by All-American swimmer and world record holder Hannah Caldas. She swims 4,000 meters per day, 2 hours per day, 6 days a week. Hannah has designed these workouts to increase ... Continue Reading
Yoga Sequences, Cycle 5 – Yoga for Travel, Week 6
Yoga Sequences for Travel will help support you before, during, and after your travels. Whether you are driving or flying, these sequences with help with digestion, circulation, jet lag, and recovery. The ... Continue Reading
Frogman Workouts: Cycle 8, Week 4
These workouts are designed by All-American swimmer and world record holder Hannah Caldas. She swims 4,000 meters per day, 2 hours per day, 6 days a week. Hannah has designed these workouts to increase ... Continue Reading
BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 4
Training for combat sports like MMA, BJJ, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, and boxing requires a great breadth of attributes. Unlike a powerlifter or a marathon runner, focusing on strength or endurance alone ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 12
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 3
Training for combat sports like MMA, BJJ, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, and boxing requires a great breadth of attributes. Unlike a powerlifter or a marathon runner, focusing on strength or endurance alone ... Continue Reading
BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 2
Training for combat sports like MMA, BJJ, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, and boxing requires a great breadth of attributes. Unlike a powerlifter or a marathon runner, focusing on strength or endurance alone ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 11
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
Beginner Workout: Cycle 2, Week 10
The second cycle of the beginner workout will focus on the basics of strengthening your core. In this workout, you will use kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to increase your overall core ... Continue Reading
Triathlon Workout: Cycle 2 (Olympic Distance) – Week 11
This Olympic distance triathlon plan starts with an assessment week to dial in your swim, bike, and run training parameters. You begin by building a solid base and move gradually into tempo and speed work. ... Continue Reading
BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 5 (Weight Cutting) – Week 1
Training for combat sports like MMA, BJJ, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, and boxing requires a great breadth of attributes. Unlike a powerlifter or a marathon runner, focusing on strength or endurance alone ... Continue Reading
Frogman Workouts: Cycle 7, Week 11
These workouts are designed by All-American swimmer and world record holder Hannah Caldas. She swims 4,000 meters per day, 2 hours per day, 6 days a week. Hannah has designed these workouts to increase ... Continue Reading
