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Standing Rotary Training is Whole Body Training!

By Bret ContrerasAb Training, Core Training, Glute Training, Sport Specific Training, Strength Training46 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…

September 7, 2011

Topic of the Week – Spinal Rotation Exercises

By Bret ContrerasCore Training, Topic of the Week39 Comments

Many strength coaches are big on rotary strength and stability. While we love our Pallof press movements, which fall under the “core stability” umbrella since the core remains stable, we…

April 1, 2011

Topic of the Week #3 – Core Training

By Bret ContrerasCore Training, Topic of the Week40 Comments

This week’s topic is something that I’ve been thinking about for quite some time. Nearly all strength coaches employ core training into their programming. The definition of “core” will vary…

March 12, 2011

Rotary Training for Bada$$es

By Bret ContrerasAb Training, Core Training, Sport Specific Training, Strength Training24 Comments

Around eight years ago, my friends got together for a slow-pitch softball game. Although I hadn’t swung a bat in years, I managed to crank out five out-of-the-park homeruns that day….

December 3, 2010