03 Jan

Back Endurance, NOT strength

Back Endurance, not strength, is the key to back health. The ability to lock the core in and remain motionless under load is critical....

16 Jun

Bodybuilding: Stop doing it if your back hurts

Also, just because it doesn't hurt during the movement doesn't mean you aren't picking the scab. What do I mean by 'picking the scab?' You are creating motions, postures, or pressures that are...

10 May

IMPROVE SPEED, POWER, AND NEURAL DRIVE WITH THIS EXERCISE

In May of 2013, I met Dr. Stuart McGill, who in short, saved my athletic career. I had a badly damaged back and was on the way out of elite powerlifting. He helped me start from ground...

14 Dec

The Zone of Proximal Development

You might as well do things in order, rather than having to go back and learn it when you’re already in a much more demanding upper level class.  In other words, even if...

02 Nov

Exercise Spotlight – Push-Ups

You spend so much time building a big body, why not put it to use to make yourself even stronger?...