Today’s article comes from legendary strength coach Mike Boyle. This just might be my favorite article ever written for strength & conditioning. So simple, but so important. I get asked rehab questions all the time. I have rehabilitated athletes in almost…
Training Philosophy
Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: The High School Athlete
by Bret • March 7, 2013 • 12 Comments
Today’s article is a guest blog by Rob Panariello. Rob is a regular contributor to this site and many of my readers highly value his wisdom and expertise. This article pertains to the training of the high school athlete. Robert…
120 Tips on Strength Training for Women
by Bret • February 20, 2013 • 404 Comments
For six months I’ve been taking notes while training my female clients, and I’m finally comfortable with the list. Here are 120 tips on strength training for women (many aren’t really tips, just observations). Please understand that I intend no…
Enough With the Coaching Cues! (But Here are Some of My Favorites)
by Bret • February 2, 2013 • 14 Comments
Today’s article is a guest-blog from Derrick Blanton. Derrick is a big thinker and I love learning about his thought-process. It’s very important for coaches to understand that many of our clients don’t process the cues the way that we…
Skewed Views of Science
by Bret • November 5, 2012 • 16 Comments
I’d like for you to take ten minutes of your time today to watch this video. My friend Charles Staley sent this my way, and it’s excellent. It’s almost as if the person who created this video did so specifically…
50 Shades of Gray (Cook)
by Bret • August 14, 2012 • 39 Comments
Recently, I came up with a good idea. Due to the popularity of the book titled 50 Shades of Grey, I thought it would be appropriate to post a guest blog on Gray Cook titled, 50 Shades of Gray (Cook).…
Let’s Stop Blaming the Exercise
by Bret • August 10, 2012 • 7 Comments
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…
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…