Spine posture determines the body’s ability to function. Flat spines, for example, are good at supporting heavy loads, but bad at mobility. In this article, I want to do a deep dive into the various spine postures and why the body adopts them. Table...
tl;dr on butt wink To fix butt wink, follow these rules… Make sure the knee, hip, and ankle can bend; if they don’t, limit squat depth Squat with a neutral spine and whole foot pressure in the ground Consider priming good technique by using a heel el...
In this article, I offer my 10 best quad stretches. We discuss why your quads or hips might feel tight and why your hip or knee might hurt. We talk about when stretching isn't the best solution for pain. I offer alternatives to stretching that might...
If you want to improve your fitness, you should do conditioning tests. Not only is cardiovascular fitness one of the most coveted aspects of health, but it’s also one of the easiest qualities to train. Conditioning tests are one of the ways we measur...
Summary The secret to health, fitness, and performance is to make it boring. Routine fitness makes consistent progress, but requires a mindset shift. Inspiring Quote Those who know me well know I’m a big Seth Godin fan. After taking his altMBA in Oct...
It’s 2020, the Year of the Cerberus, and we’re living in a pandemic. The novel coronavirus is here to stay for at least another year, but it’s also possible we experience something like this again. If you aren’t scared of viruses, you should read mor...
RIP Frank Engel (Nov 2, 1961 – Jan 7, 2020) You wouldn’t be reading this were it not for Frank Engel. Back in 2004… it would have had to be around fall… my hockey coach, Rocky Trottier, told us that we were old enough to start lifting weights. So man...
If you’re reading this, you’re my kind of person. The people who come to this site aren’t just normal humans. They’re the people who are pushing our industry forward. They challenge their thinking, asking… Which of my long-held beliefs are no longer...
Rowing is one of our fundamental movements that everyone should master. It’s relatively easy to find people with a big chest or big legs who are still weak. It’s impossible to find someone with a big back who is weak. Here’s a playlist of five videos...
If you read my stuff, you probably already understand that the deadlift is WAY more difficult to coach than the squat. People love to use their low backs. And for some clients, as I’m sure you’ve learned the hard way, that’s just not a sustainable wa...