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 […]
How to Build Muscle: Divorcing Ego From Training
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Glute Exercises You Need To Try
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 […]
How to Engineer the Perfect Batch of Chili to Build Muscle
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 […]
Hard Training Beginnings & 6 Fun “Post-Baseball” Exercises
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 […]