I have had the benefit of working with some great athletes, and coaching them at various levels – everything from local to international. One of my favorite things to do is watch each weightlifter and analyze their technique. In this process, I look at each attempt for similarities, differences, and what I’d coach. Most importantly, […]
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As a high school athlete, I did not get exposed to the weight room unfortunately. In college, my workout was playing sports and running. When I went into the military, everything was centered around running, push-ups, and sit-ups. I started running competitively in 2006 and had a running coach. He was an Ironman who was
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The world of kettlebell training has a lot to offer. Barbell athletes can use the philosophies and modalities of kettlebell training to increase their power. And kettlebells are great tools for stability and muscular balance. Dr. Micheal Hartle is the chief barbell instructor for Pavel Tsatsouline’s StrongFirst – so as you can imagine, he knows
Combining Barbells and Kettlebells with Dr. Michael Hartle – The Barbell Life 318 Read More »
Dr. Quinn Henoch spends his days assessing and rehabbing barbell athletes who are in pain. He also knows a lot about helping athletes to be more strong and mobile – so that they can perform better and avoid injury in the first place. And what I love about Quinn is that he has a wealth
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It’s not difficult to notice the flaws in a beginner’s lifts. But it’s a different matter when we’re talking about advanced lifters. I’ve got a video analysis today where I break down the snatch of Ryan Grimsland and Matt Wininger. Both of them have great bar paths, and both of them also have areas of
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Ben Patrick went from a 19-inch vertical and chronic knee pain – to over a 42-inch vertical and perfect knee health. And the way he accomplished it all was through some rather unorthodox squatting techniques. So listen in today to hear about fixing your knee pain… and driving up your vertical leap in the process!
Unorthodox Squatting with Ben Patrick – The Barbell Life 315 Read More »
