Today’s article is a guest-post by Canadian Strength Coach John Grace. At the bottom of the article you’ll find his bio. Injuries are the bane of athleticism. They have the potential to sideline athletes for days, weeks, months, or the…
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Kettlebell Deadlift/Swing Hybrid
by Bret • February 5, 2013 • 7 Comments
I learn many things from observing clients. One thing I noticed with my stronger female clients is that when they’d perform heavy kettlebell deadlifts, many would naturally begin to perform a modified swinging motion. The kettlebell would sink back and…
February Strength & Conditioning Research Questions
by Bret • January 30, 2013 • 8 Comments
Hi fitness folks! Do you know the answer to these questions? If not, you ought to subscribe to our research review service. HERE is the link in case you’re not yet subscribed. February’s PDF will be sent out on Friday so make…
Quick Thoughts on Maximal Deadlift Form
by Bret • January 29, 2013 • 19 Comments
Here are a couple of quick thoughts on max deadlifts. 1) How long you stay down before the pull is very individual. Some do best when they learn to pull quickly and minimize the time spent in the bottom position,…
How Do I Know if I Have a Glute Imbalance?
by Bret • January 25, 2013 • 7 Comments
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blogpost titled How to Fix Glute Imbalances. Since then I’ve received several questions from readers wondering how to determine whether someone possesses a glute imbalance. Here are 4 different ways to tell: 1. Ask Clients/patients are…
Glute-Off: Staley vs. Contreras
by Bret • January 22, 2013 • 17 Comments
Charles and I were having some fun on Saturday and decided to have a “glute-off” (hip thrust contest). 515 was easy for both of us. We both got 605 too – I think I did better with this weight than…
The Science of Kettlebells
by Bret • January 18, 2013 • 5 Comments
Recently, Chris and I decided to pull up all the research we could find on kettlebell training and compile a report. This report is 25 pages long and reviews 16 studies. It’s only $6.95. If you’re interested in ordering a…
Coaching and Cueing Tips: “Knees Out” During Squats
by Bret • January 16, 2013 • 19 Comments
Here is a video that discusses some coaching tips including: Why a trainer/strength coach should always demonstrate proper form and what a particular cue means prior to having the client/athlete perform the exercise Why a trainer/strength coach should ask a…