Master the Basics!

I’ve started training some high school athletes recently who are fairly new to strength training.  When I say fairly new, they haven’t been exposed to any formal training before.  This has given me the opportunity to start afresh with them and teach them proper technique.  I like this because when individuals are this young, theyContinue reading “Master the Basics!”

CNS Priming for Prime Time Lifting

So, I’ve been reading through the book, Supertraining, by Yuri Verkhoshansky and Mel Siff recently and I have to say, it is loaded with high-quality information EVERYWHERE.  There are so many valuable insights that it is hard for my feeble brain to keep up without getting so overwhelmed that I forget my own name.  Accordingly,Continue reading “CNS Priming for Prime Time Lifting”

Uncommonly Noticed but Commonly Executed Squat Miscue

As a personal trainer, I see people bastardizing their exercise form on a daily basis.  It used to really bother me but I’ve pretty much accepted the fact these circus acts will continue long after I’m gone.  However, before I sing my swan song, I still want to do something to curtail these weight roomContinue reading “Uncommonly Noticed but Commonly Executed Squat Miscue”