Many people find squatting to be more comfortable with a slightly wider stance. Problem is, they don’t actively force their knees out during the descent, causing their knees to track inward during the squat. This can lead to sub-optimal performance…
Ethical Considerations, Guest Blogs
Caveat emptor (Let the buyer beware)
by Bret • May 15, 2013 • 1 Comment
Today’s article is a guest-post by Rob Panariello, a regular contributor to this site. Rob makes some excellent points that we should all be aware of in the S&C profession. Robert A. Panariello MS, PT, ATC, CSCS Professional Orthopedic and…
Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Strength Training
Should Force, Power, and RFD Outputs be Primary Considerations for Exercise Selection?
by Bret • May 14, 2013 • 19 Comments
Hi Bret, here’s an ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) question for you. Coaches for strength, speed, and power sports often argue about which lifts are best. Typically, they base their opinion off of force, power, and rate-of-force development (RFD) measurements. Are…
Announcements, Glute Training
Fitness Summit Footage 2013
by Bret • May 8, 2013 • 20 Comments
Last weekend I spoke at The Fitness Summit and had an amazing time as usual. It’s a very unique event, and you get to spend a lot of time with the presenters and attendees. The speakers were all fantastic, and…
Guest Blogs
10 Valuable Things I’ve Learned From the Strength and Conditioning Industry
by Bret • May 1, 2013 • 36 Comments
Below is a guest blog by Derrick Blanton. Derrick has written a couple of guest blogs for me. He doesn’t have a blog – he’s just a passionate lifter and avid learner. I got a big kick out of this…
Strength & Conditioning Research Questions
May Strength & Conditioning Research Questions
by Bret • April 30, 2013 • 0 Comments
Hi fitness folks! Do you know the answer to the May strength & conditioning research review questions? If not, you ought to subscribe to our research review service. HERE is the link in case you’re not yet subscribed. May’s PDF will be…
Products
Hip Extensor Training: Scientific Hypertrophy of the Posterior Chain
by Bret • April 30, 2013 • 6 Comments
Five months ago, my colleague Chris Beardsley and I released Hip Extension Torque: The Scientific Guide to the Posterior Chain. Hip Extension Torque was very well received among lifters, athletes, coaches, physical therapists, sports scientists, and researchers, and it covered…
Glute Training, Strength Training
How to Do Sumo Deadlifts
by Bret • April 25, 2013 • 12 Comments
I think around 99% of newbies screw the sumo deadlift up. The knees track outward and the bar skims the shins. Arms go straight down and chest stays up. Watch this 3 minute video and make sure you’re doing it…