Today’s post is another masterpiece by Rob Panariello, a regular guest contributor to my blog. I am in complete agreement; we need to stop condemning specific exercises and place the responsibility on the professional. Exercise form matters. Intensity, volume, and…
Guest Blogs
A Decade of Change: 3 Big Changes In My Thinking Over the Past 10 Years (Charles Staley)
by Bret • August 2, 2012 • 13 Comments
Today’s article is a guest post by Charles Staley. Charles has been around the Iron Game for many years. We recently started training together in Scottsdale and are enjoying some very good conversations and workouts. A Decade of Change: 3…
The Paradox of the Strength and Conditioning Professional
by Bret • July 17, 2012 • 8 Comments
My friend Rob Panariello asked me to post this excellent guest blog which I’m sure you’ll appreciate! The Paradox of the Strength and Conditioning Professional Robert A. Panariello MS, PT, ATC, CSCS Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Professional Athletic…
Is the Hip Thrust Dangerous? Guest Post from Brandon Alleman
by Bret • July 11, 2012 • 15 Comments
Today’s blogpost is a guest post from Brandon Alleman. Brandon’s views and experiences jive with my own, and I feel that this is very well-written. In the near future I’ll post a video further discussing hip thrusts, safety considerations, biomechanical…
Powerful Stats
by Bret • June 28, 2012 • 24 Comments
Today’s article is a guest blogpost by Menno Henselmans. Menno is a fellow TNation writer, a fellow bodybuilding afficianado, and a fellow scientific thinker. His blog can be found HERE and you can learn more about him HERE. I like…
Is The Maximal Effort Method Killing Our Athletes?
by Bret • June 8, 2012 • 90 Comments
Today’s article is a guest blog by Anthony Mychal. Personally, I’m a “maximal strength” guy to the bone, but I enjoy hearing various arguments from other coaches. A while back I posted an article from Rob Panariello HERE. I agree that…
A Critical Appraisal of the Foam Rolling Research by Greg Lehman
by Bret • May 14, 2012 • 16 Comments
Many of my readers know this, but once upon a time I was a high school mathematics teacher. Last year, while in Auckland, I instructed plenty of labs as well as a master’s level summer school course titled Enhancing Muscular…
Gaining Knowledge from Reflection
by Bret • February 25, 2012 • 4 Comments
Today’s post is a guest-blog by one of my good friends – Jim Kielbaso. I really like the way Jim thinks and appreciate his insight. Gaining Knowledge from Reflection By Jim Kielbaso Good coaches and trainers are constantly looking for…