Musings of a Strength Coach, Part II
If you are a strength and conditioning coach, or looking to break into the industry, it's time you think about these relevant points.
Reno Hardcore: Train Less as You Advance
I think the biggest and hardest change for me was learning to train less.
Talking about Autism with Matt Wenning
"I like training athletes, but when you can help a child walk or save someone's life, that's a big deal."
Iron Sport: My Iowa Adventure
My running theme when I do any kind of public speaking is to make the audience laugh and make the people who actually hired me cringe.
Training with Purpose: Limiting Stress
Take a look at how to use overreaching as a tool to either break plateaus or use before a planned layoff from training.
By the Coach for the Coach: Don't Do at 25 What You Won't Do a...
Take a break, read a book, drink a beer, connect with others, and do something that you enjoy outside of work.
Scott Yard: USAPL Raw Nationals
Squatting 750s, benching high 400s and pulling over 800 every meet as a drug-free 264.6-pound man is unbeatable on American soil.
What Elitefts™ Means to Me
There are three things in this world that you should never be able to buy—trust, loyalty, and integrity.
NYSC Undercover: The PubMed Warrior vs. the Experienced Guy
The average person will look at a huge, ripped guy and assume that he knows a lot.
I'm Too Young to Be This Damn Old: Me Training Me
Please excuse this dialogue that I've had with myself. It is done in an effort to show that I will try to be responsible as I start training.
Steve's Strength Tips: Stay On Your Feet
There's a big difference between you and me. I've been there and back. I've done it all. Everything you've ever thought of, I've lifted already.
Are You Training Too Heavy?
Challenge yourself, both mentally and physically, by doing movements that are hard.
Training with Purpose: Training Isn't Religion or Politics
Shutting out information simply because it doesn’t come from a narrow scope of influences that appeal will limit long-term progress.
Chris Szorc: Live. Learn. And Pass On.
Athletes and coaches within the sport, living, learning, and passing on.
Program Management in D3 Football
Program management is a beautiful concept that can help lead your team to a successful season.
No Bullsh*t: Obesity Is a Disease—What Are You Gonna Do About It?
Any life you live will require sacrifices, and no one is better than anyone else for making health a top priority.
Simplifying Weight Management for Athletes
Each athlete has an optimal weight for their position where they can play at their best. The key is finding it.
A Lion in Iron: Strength Doesn't Have a Gender
Physical strength is born in the mind and achieved through the body.
Training with Purpose: Modifications and Variation in Training
You're only limited by as much information and ability as you have to logically modify your programming.
Eight Sled Drag Variations for Strength and Athleticism
Dragging a sled is one of the best things that you can do for yourself as an athlete.
Mick Manley: Why You're Stupid
If there is a reason why you aren't going to a certain gym, training with a team if one's available, or doing a meet, you’re really doing yourself a disservice.
By the Coach for the Coach: Don't Try to Be a Ten—Be a Five!
You will know if the athletes respect you when you see them in the grocery store. Do they walk the other way or come up and say hello?
Training on the Road
To combat some of the relentless pace of being on the road, training must be a priority.
Interview with Zack Khan and Mark Dugdale (Part 1)
I didn't really think I was cut-out for this bodybuilding game. - Zack Khan
Monster Garage Gym: It's Time to Let Johnny Out of the Bag!
Who is Johnny, and why in the heck is he in a bag?
A Lion in Iron: On Pain and Sacrifice
To learn is to grow stronger and gain strength, and strength is always a choice.
Reno Hardcore: My Learn to Train Seminar 6 Experience
You would be hard pressed to find another seminar anywhere with the stacked deck in attendance at the LTT6.
Conditioning to Develop the Physically Dominant Rugby Player
Depending on the position you play, the type and level of fitness that you require may differ.