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 […]
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 ONEย 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 […]
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 absolutelyย fired upย 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 […]
Intelligent Core Finishers (Part 1)
There’s not a much more satisfying feeling in fitness than waking up with some nice sore abs from your workout the previous day. I’ll happily attest to that, as I’ve never been one to naturally have abs carved out of stone and a super low body fat percentage. <– (Beer and too much chipotle […]
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 […]
5 Reasons your Baseball Team is Full of “Dad Bods”
If there is one sport that totally encapsulates the “dad bod” phenomenon, it is baseball. It’s just one of those activities that doesn’t take tremendous fitness prowess to be great at. In fact, while it might seem like baseball players look fit (uniforms hide a lot), for the most part they are just skilled at […]
Student Spotlight : Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is by Hanna Riley
A note from Chad – “Hanna and I started our training journey a little over 5 months ago now. She frequented one of the gyms I work at, and right away upon seeing her was impressed by her quiet determination to train hard. You just don’t see that very often anymore. She also moved so […]