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Upper Back Activation & Shoulder Strength

Many of you know the traditional Blackburns.  Here’s another variation of them for you.  This utilizes the band in a static fashion: Here’s a combination of W’s into Y’s utilizing dumbbells.  It’s a DB...

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Sample 12 Week GPP

The Set-up 1) Pick 8 simple multi-joint exercises 2) Mostly body-weight exercises 3) Perform 12 reps of each exercise 4) Rest 2-3 minutes between circuits 5) Perform before regular workout 6) Low...

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Lawrence Okoye

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000157950/Lawrence-Okoye-s-NFL-dream Very interesting. His output abilities are definitely unmatched by most (if any) other +300 pound NFL lineman....

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Lukas’ Off-Season Progression

I am working intensively on developing my little brothers physical capabilities as well as his technical and tactical proficiency with the goal of  turning him into a future five-star tight-end...

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Pressing

According to Poliquin Performance, “As a general guideline – and this applies both to athletes and to the general population – never perform more than 20 percent of your training volume for pressing...

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Experiment #1

Iso-Overcoming –  It’s more stressful to the connective tissue and central nervous system but it also teaches the body to light up the neuromuscular response to stress like New Year’s Eve on the Las...

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An Educated Athlete’s Summer Reading List

With Spring upon us, school-kids will soon be getting their Summer Reading Lists. But the days of late Sunsets and short work days are also perfect for athletes and coaches who want to learn their...

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Why increase in groin and hip injuries

“Osteitis pubis (inflammation of the pubic joint resulting in groin pain) is just a symptom, it’s because there’s too much stress across the pubic synthesis because of lack of range of motion either in...

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Specific Calorie Snacks for the High School/Collegiate Diet

400-Calorie Snacks Large whole wheat bagel w/2 Tbsp peanutbutter Trail Mix 1 cup dry cereal, ¼ cup granola, 20 nuts Granola bar, 1 fruit, 2 servings 2% string cheese Oatmeal square and 12 oz 2% milk...

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GREAT Nutrition Shake

ROCKIN’ WELLNESS - company –Vegan –Wheat, yeast, gluten-free   INGREDIENTS: -Raw organic cacao bean -non-GMO brown rice protein -Raw organic goji berry -Raw organic hulled hemp seed -Chia seed -Raw...

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Believe in yourself

A buddy of mine sent me this the other day, thought I’d share it with you guys.  

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Throw Back Thursday: Episode 1

I don’t know what made me do this, it has absolutely nothing to do with lifting but I love the idea.  Every Thursday is officially “Throw Back Thursday” or T.B.T., tbt, #tbt whatever the trend is, I...

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Random Facts

Training effects Acute effect – changes in the body’s state that occur during the exercise. Immediate effect – changes in the body’s state resulting from a single workout and/or single training day....

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From Race Track to the Grill.

Horse steak anyone???  Definitely not a staple in the American diet, however, the USDA did approve a horse slaughter house in New Mexico for human consumption.  Obama is trying to influence Congress to...

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EAT THE DAMN EGG

I love how people hear something from a “creditable” source and think that information will never change.  Remember “the world is flat” or steady-state cardio is the best way to loss fat, increase...

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Shredded Sample Diets, Part 1

Meal 1 (breakfast 6-7am):  Morning Shake: 30 grams Raw Sprouted Whole Grain Brown Rice , 2 tbsp of organic peanut/almond butter, 2 tbsp of organic honey, 20 grams of Chia seeds. Meal 2 (snack 9-10am):...

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Throw Back Thursday: Episode 2

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An Educated Athlete’s Summer Reading List

With Spring upon us, school-kids will soon be getting their Summer Reading Lists. But the days of late Sunsets and short work days are also perfect for athletes and coaches who want to learn their...

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Guadango’s Frothy White Balls

One of the easiest ways to get some high energy, quality carbs, protein, and fats.   Shopping List: Organic Peanut or Almond Butter Organic/Raw Bee, Flower & Sun Honey Organic Coconut Flakes Cookie...

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Volleyball in-season Workout

Currently working with a high school volleyball player (she’s the top volleyball player in the country.)  She came in complaining of knee pain and pain that appeared to be in the popliteus.  She’s...

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