Why the Suitcase Carry Matters More Than You Think
One of the most misunderstood core exercises out there is the suitcase carry. On the surface, it looks simple: grab a kettlebell in one hand and walk. But when it’s coached and executed...
04
Feb
30
Jan
Teaching the Squat from the Ground Up
When I coach the squat, I’m not trying to force every lifter into the same model. What I’m doing is evaluating how that person moves, where they’re strong, where they’re leaking power, and...
28
Jan
Coaching the Big Three Lifts: Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Done Right
When I coach the squat, bench, and deadlift, I’m not reinventing the wheel for each lift. The principles are the same. What changes is how those principles express themselves under different constraints. Stability,...
23
Jan
A 2016 Conversation That Still Matters: Back Pain, Rehab, and the Reverse Hyper
Back in 2016, Chris Duffin and I were both presenting at EXOS. Different backgrounds, different paths, but a shared reality. We had both been through serious back injuries. Not theoretical ones. Not textbook...
03
Dec
The Truth About the Ab Wheel: Helpful Tool or Back Wrecker?
I get asked all the time about the ab wheel. Is it good for your core? Is it bad for your back? Should you be using it if you want a stronger, more...
