BEAST TAMER
Rising to the Challenge. This is a title that I am proud of. This is a title that I have earned. In 2014, I received my credentials from StrongFirst as level one instructor (SFG I). Having proved my skills in the fundamental movements (swing, clean,…
Timeless Strength
Now 36 years young, I often wonder about the timelessness of my training. Will my zest for strength & conditioning last the test of time? Will it give me more than what it takes? In truth, I have remained resilient. With minimal tweaks and injuries,…
Essential Grinds
Double Kettlebell Accessory Work for Hypertrophy If you’re reading this blog post, I assume you share the same passion as I do for kettlebell training. While single kettlebell training can fast track an athlete to potent gains in strength and power, my preference is in…
Power Threes
A Speed Based Complex Power maintenance is primary. From an early age, I’ve always appreciated my body’s ability to move with coordination, quickness, and skill. From long jumping and sprinting the 100m in college, to powerlifting and kettlebell training today, the pursuit is of power…
Minimalist Backcountry Training
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir The truest test of fitness lies deep within the backcountry. We must not only develop the skills to perform in nature’s elements, but have the necessary prerequisite training of a sound…
Shoulder Health
Shoulder Health From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow #aeschylus. Strength training will produce robustness: capable of ridding the body of #osteoporosis, #sarcopenia, and #dynapenia. But in order to maintain the #primemovers (bigger muscle groups), we must maintain the health of our #stabilizermuscles. Just as the small seed requires quality…
Posturing Up: How to Overcome the Climber’s Hunch
Rounded shoulders can have a significant impact on your climbing ability and put you at risk for serious injury.
Benefits of Indian Club Training
Benefits of Indian Club Training: 1. Increase in joint mobility2. Shoulder girdle stability3. Development of coordination4. Posterior chain strengthening5. Improved elbow and wrist flexibility6. Enhanced range of motion7. Enhanced movement patterning8. Enhanced neural coordination Best of all: they’re fun.