What the heck am I talking about swing, snatch, clean, swing? It is the ultra boring unsophisticated workouts that many people have gotten themselves into. That’s right people are getting stuck performing the same movement over and over again. Yes, this will do a lot for you in that movement pattern, but that is also …
Blow Up YOUR Training!
One of my colleagues recently gave me a tip to really don’t hold back on how I really feel about my program. Trying to be diplomatic and afraid to be too commercial always scares me. I don’t want people turned off because of my enthusiasm, but it is the truth, I LOVE sandbag training.
Most people …
Power Complex Training
I just posted my own little story of triumph with what I feel were great performances in both the deadlift and overhead press. There is no doubt in my mind that anyone can achieve similar benefits. Here is the best part, you can get really strong and fit without many of the common problems that …
The Seinfeld Rule
Yes, like most people I loved Seinfeld. One of my favorite episodes is when George decided to do everything the opposite that he would normally do. What happened? He started experiencing all this success in his life.
It makes me think that we could read a lot of the same into training. For almost ten years …
It’s All About Education
I say it all the time, “we aren’t teaching to lifts sandbags, we are providing solutions for coaches.” That is what my program is all about. That is why understanding the purpose behind using specific sandbag exercises and programs is even MORE important than the sandbag itself!
I am thankful when I have opportunities to share …
Complete Conditioning
It seems that there are more conditioning workouts out there than ever! Most of them seem like randomly thrown together exercises to make you as tired as possible. Others never take into account how these workouts will impact other training sessions during the week especially strength based workouts.
Below is circuit style that I like …
You’re Doing It All Wrong!
A HUGE part of our L.I.F.T. program is trying to avoid redundancy. Way to many people are becoming specialist before they have a strong foundation in moving a variety of ways. However, if you want to learn how to move better, you don’t just have to move in different directions, WHAT?!
That seems completely contradictory, yet, …
What is L.I.F.T.?
So many people are excited about our new L.I.F.T. certification, but wanted to know what it is! Loaded Integrated Functional Training Certification is about filling the need of the modern fitness professional and strength coach. Instead of trying to squeeze people into pre-existing ideas, we have found NEW ways to solve training problems. Listen to …
