The kettlebell is literally the most underutilized tool in most commercial gyms. Many places have dozens of them, while other gyms have a shitty plastic one collecting spiderwebs in the corner. Some gyms have none. Others have only kettlebells, and do all of their fitness related activities with that tool. Still, very few people […]
Pre and Post Workout Breakfast Recipes
One of the biggest issues I like to fix right away with my in-person, and our online clients is optimizing the first meal of the day. The reason being is that people seem to always have it screwed up. Your first meal, no matter when, is breakfast (breaking the fast). It sets the day […]
The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 3)
In part one and two of this series, I took you through the beginning progressions of how I like to train the hip hinge. As a refresher, we know that the hinge at the hips is maximal hip bend, minimal knee bend, and is arguably the most important concept to master in the family of fundamental […]
Rookie Mistakes in Spring Training
The time is here. For a baseball fanatic this is the greatest time of the year, and the only month that will be filled only with promise and positivity. The regular season, by nature is a roller coaster marathon ride that only the resilient survive, both fan and player. In my eight seasons of […]
The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 2)
In part 1 of this series, I began showing how I take ultra beginners through hip hinging, and deadlift patterns. The article was very well received in the fitness community, and is successfully helping you guys/girls, whether coaches or gym goers, learn how to safely progress and master the deadlift pattern. That is […]
The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 1)
Correctly watching a student progress through the hip hinge gives me more pride and joy than any other of the fundamental movement patterns. Why? Well, when performed well, this move can open up a whole new window of opportunity for just about any physical goal a human could have. Want to get stronger? Correctly hinging […]
11 Ways to Goblet Squat
I am of the belief that no one, and I mean NO ONE is above the goblet squat. No one is too strong, too mobile, too in shape, or too advanced to grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and drop into the goblet squat. Just about everyone I see as a personal training client will either perform […]
Aerobic Specificity For Baseball by Pat Davidson
Part 1: Baseball Physical Preparation: Oxidative Fitness for Baseball by Pat Davidson Many high level baseball players report feeling winded during the game in the early season. When the lights go on and things matter, those initial games can feel like it’s the first time you’ve ever played baseball, even for high level players. Reducing […]
The Biggest Problems With Your Offseason
I’ve got a bone to pick. A few actually..but as a relatively newish retired baseball player, I’ve grown to see my past, the current state of the game, and the future of the sport in a different light. When playing, I had blinders on. I was totally wrapped up and obsessed in accomplishment and […]
Baseball Physical Preparation : Oxidative Fitness For Baseball by Pat Davidson
Note from Chad and Andrew: We are absolutely fired up that Pat Davidson and Doug Kechijian have decided to come on board at Show Me Strength and address all things physical preparation for the baseball athlete. Pat and Doug are two of the most knowledgable, yet humble professionals we know, while also doubling on the side as […]