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The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 3)

March 4, 2016 by Chad Rodgers Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, Human Performance, Look Better Naked, Training Tagged With: ben bruno, Dan John, deadlift, fundamental human movements, hip hinge, Kate Upton, landmine, landmine deadlift, rdl, romanian deadlift, single leg romanian deadlift

How to Build Muscle: Divorcing Ego From Training

February 16, 2016 by Andrew Ferreira Leave a Comment

The Problematic Male Ego Freud referred to the “ego” as the realistic part of the brain that seeks to mediate the demands of both the “id” and “super-ego.” Others have thought ego to be the manifestation of testosterone and the inner circuitry of the male brain that has propelled the masculine identity of arrogance and […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, Look Better Naked, Mental Game, Motivation Tagged With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, bryan krahn, building muscle, john meadows, mountain dog training, strengthhouse, testosterone, tnation

The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 2)

February 11, 2016 by Chad Rodgers 1 Comment

    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 […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, General, Human Performance, Training Tagged With: Dan John, deadlift, fundamental human movements, hip hinge, Human Performance, kettlebell, strength and conditioning, trap bar

The Hip Hinge : From Zero to Hero (Part 1)

February 2, 2016 by Chad Rodgers 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, General, Human Performance, Look Better Naked, Training Tagged With: bands, deadlift, dumbbell, fundamental human movements, hinge, hip hinge, kettlebell

11 Ways to Goblet Squat

December 16, 2015 by Chad Rodgers 8 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, Fat Loss, General, Human Performance, Look Better Naked, Training, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cal Dietz, Dan John, Goblet squat, Mobility, Squat, squatting, strength and conditioning, Tony Gentilcore, Triphasic

Baseball Physical Preparation : Oxidative Fitness For Baseball by Pat Davidson

October 29, 2015 by Chad Rodgers 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Baseball, Build Muscle, General, Human Performance, Pitching, Training Tagged With: baseball, Drago, Human Performance, MASS, pat davidson, strength training

6 Glute Exercises You Need To Try

June 4, 2015 by Chad Rodgers Leave a Comment

Unless you’re a genetic freak, building a respectable set of cheeks takes a bit of work and a bit of variability. No one really wants to hear this, but it’s the truth. You need to really come at your butt from all angles, all loading schemes, and all intensities if you want the best ass […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, General, Training Tagged With: Glute Training, Glutes

How to Engineer the Perfect Batch of Chili to Build Muscle

March 19, 2015 by Chad Rodgers Leave a Comment

    Engineering The Perfect Batch of Chili There are few meals that can compete with the delicious and nutritious powerhouse of a well constructed bowl of chili. When made correctly, this food concoction provides a plethora of health benefits including, but not limited to, increased muscle retention, testosterone production in men (especially when grass […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, General, Nutrition Tagged With: brian st. pierre, chili, grass fed beef

Hard Training Beginnings & 6 Fun “Post-Baseball” Exercises

December 19, 2014 by Chad Rodgers Leave a Comment

    Its really something how one’s training can evolve over the years as an athletic competitor. You always try to seek out the best ways to become better at the given time, and when you take a look back on many years of different styles of physical preparation, it’s really cool to see how […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, General, Training, Uncategorized Tagged With: 5/3/1, Bodybuilders Inc., Cressey Sports Performance, eric cressey, Fat Gripz, jim wendler, Performance Central

Humbling Exercises for the Egotistical Lifter

September 5, 2014 by Chad Rodgers Leave a Comment

    Are you that guy? You know, that person in your gym who thinks they know it all, or claims to be in elite shape? I think we all either know somebody like that, or have even been that person before. I know I have. It’s only human nature to want to be the […]

Filed Under: Build Muscle, Look Better Naked, Training, Uncategorized Tagged With: ben bruno, brutal exercises, Dan John, farmers walks, loaded carries, paused squats, prowler

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