In our latest video, we discuss all the Facts and Fiction associated with Youth Strength Training and Endurance Running for Ages 7-17! I dug into all the research to find out for all you Parents and Coaches: What Age is safe? How much is safe at each stage of growth? Benefits Risks Red Flags to […]
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Coach Sean Rigsby makes his debut as co-host on The Barbell Life Podcast. Coach Rigsby has been an athlete of Coach Mash’s since 2014 during the MuscleDriver USA Days. He has represented Team Ireland at the prestigious IWF World Championships. He’s also a proven coach with the continually growing Heavy Metal Barbell Club and Weightlifting
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Today we talk with my good friend Ryan Carroll about training tactical athletes. Talk about a challenge! They’ve got to be strong and fast – and have an engine to keep going when it’s needed. Along the way, Coach Carroll has also really benefited from DATA. So of course we talk about data, how to
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If you want to be a great coach, you need to be a constant learner. In particular, set aside your ego and learn from other coaches. And believe me, I practice what I preach. I am continually talking with other coaches, watching what they’re doing… and learning from them. One man who has influenced me
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This past Thursday I had the honor of hanging out with the Godfather of Strength, Coach Bill Gillespie. He works with Sorinex Exercise Equipment as their strength coach. I will explain more about that after I give you a quick background on Coach Gillespie. Coach Gillespie has worked in the world of strength and conditioning
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Whether you’re an athlete or a coach, it only takes one injury for you to appreciate the importance of tendons and ligaments. But while there’s tons of science out there about the best ways to strengthen and build muscles, it’s not the same for connective tissue. In many ways it feels like we’re just groping
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