The Seven Basic Human Movements
“How do I put together a program at home?” The simple answer is to include both grinds and ballistics within the seven basic human movement patterns.
Kettlebells
An Olympic Weightlifting Approach to Coaching the Kettlebell Clean
The kettlebell clean is tough for people to “get.” I’ve found using weightlifting techniques makes coaching the kettlebell clean simpler and more effective.
Swing Versus Snatch
When it comes to swing versus snatch, which should you be doing and why? Let’s break it down by goal and muscle group.
The Turkish Get-Up—A Clinician’s Perspective
It is an ongoing joke that if you come to me with an orthopedic issue, I will tell you to do a Turkish get-up. But in seriousness, it is an excellent tool for diagnosing movement.
Simple & Sinister in a Rehabilitation Setting
Anyone who has experienced a complete tendon rupture knows the recovery process is long. Simple & Sinister along with a focus on movement basics helped me rehabilitate faster than anyone expected.
Optimizing Back Health With the Kettlebell Swing
As a rehabilitation professional and a former back patient, I believe the properly performed kettlebell swing is essential for a pain free back, and the science backs it up.
From Simple to Sinister: Waving Volume on S&S
You may want to start “waving” your volume in the manner of Soviet weightlifters. Studies have documented the greater effectiveness of “waved” training for experienced athletes.
Balance…With Priorities
I always divide my year into four training periods to maintain balance. This year, I’m going to try something different. For the first two periods, I’m doing Simple & Sinister.
The Pause That Comes Before a Successful Press
I failed the half-bodyweight press at my SFG Level II re-certification. Then I changed two things and re-tested successfully. Here are those two things.
From “Simple” to Serious Endurance
I will offer you a road map toward building serious endurance. It is based on the idea of improving your level of conditioning by using short but powerful bouts of work.