My friend Brad Schoenfeld and I are currently conducting a study on the long lever pelvic tilt plank (LLPTP). This is the exercise-name we came up with for the study. I’d have called it the RKC plank, as this is…
Ab Training
Free Core Article and Two New Glute Exercises
by Bret • October 14, 2011 • 16 Comments
I’m very proud to promote a new article I just co-authored with my buddy Brad Schoenfeld on core training. We worked very hard on this one and I feel it’s without a doubt the best core article ever written to…
The RKC Plank
by Bret • September 28, 2011 • 34 Comments
Here’s a video discussing the RKC Plank. I learned this from my buddy Joe Sansalone. I’m not sure if I’m teaching it correctly according to the RKC, but this is the way I currently teach the plank, and quite frankly…
Standing Rotary Training is Whole Body Training!
by Bret • September 7, 2011 • 47 Comments
I’m going to be quite honest…I love rotary training. I believe it helps bridge the gap between traditional weight room strength and on-the-field power. Any fool will realize that simply increasing muscle mass via heavy compound lifting (let’s ignore performance…
Free PDF of Spinal Flexion Review Paper
by Bret • August 29, 2011 • 7 Comments
Spinal Flexion Review Paper in the SCJ The NSCA was nice enough to allow readers to download the pdf of Brad and my spinal flexion review paper for free. This is a very volatile topic as evidenced by the fact…
Free PDF of Spinal Flexion Review Paper
by Don • August 29, 2011 • 0 Comments
Spinal Flexion Review Paper in the SCJ The NSCA was nice enough to allow readers to download the pdf of Brad and my spinal flexion review paper for free. This is a very volatile topic as evidenced by the fact…
Rotational Training
by Bret • May 26, 2011 • 16 Comments
Many sport actions contain either large or subtle rotational components. Envision a hammer, discus, shot put, or javelin thrower launching their implement into the air; a baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, hockey, handball, or cricket athlete swinging their instrument; a pitcher or quarterback…
Foam Roller Core Stability Series
by Bret • March 23, 2011 • 45 Comments
I’m not sure why I’ve never written about these exercises…I learned a couple of them around 8 years ago from a chiropractor who was ART certified. I’ve always loved performing a few of them after I foam roll just to…