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Sports Training
The Sport Science of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Introduction Jiu Jitsu, more particularly the more combative and competitive branch of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), has…
Deadlift
The Top 5 Deadlift Mistakes to Avoid
Niels Bohr said an expert is someone who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a narrow field. I am certainly…
Movement
5 Mobility Rules of Thumb, Part 1
These days, “mobility” work seems as popular as actually improving strength and athleticism. There are many schools of…
Sports Training
Win More with Smart Sport Periodization
The term periodization gets thrown around pretty fast and loose these days. There seem to be a lot of different…
Recovery
The Taxonomical Disorder of Recovery
Recovery is a fascinating subject, and like all the things that have a special charm, it is still surrounded today by…
bench
Wisdom for the Young Gorilla – The Bench Press
In Part 1 of this three-part series, I talked about the things I would have told my younger gorilla self about the…
bench
Complete Guide to Putting PRs on the Platform
Cover Photo by 9for9 Media One of the most common questions I receive in regards to powerlifting, is “How do you train…
Fitness
Calling All Rookies
Let me start off by stating this: I am a beginner weightlifter. With only 16 months of weightlifting under my belt, I…
Training
Overtraining or Undertraining? Plan From a New Perspective
Over the course of my weightlifting career, I have heard just about everything imaginable when it comes to designing…
Mentality
Do You Have the Courage to be Great?
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not one for ra-ra, motivation and inspiration; it’s just not my personality and I’ve…
Movement
Movement – How Far We’ve Come (And How Far We Have To Go)
“You are being lied to.” I remember seeing that quote on Jim Wendler’s website once referencing the abundant fads and…
Recovery
Everything You Need to Know About Recovering
In order for training to be effective, an overload must be presented. Training must be chronically harder, longer, and…