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PB&J: ProgressMay 30, 2009
Ryan "PB&J" Pierson is now ranked #26 in the class of 2010 centers, according to ESPN.
Evaluation
May, 2009: Pierson has completely changed his body since his injury a year ago. He is...
Get Funky, Appreciate RythymSep 2, 2008
It is great to see people doing more overhead movements lately, whether it be with barbell, kettlebell or gymnastic movements. Many people in the US, particularly male athletes, lack full shoulder ROM.
Hexlite: A Idea Becomes RealityJul 6, 2008
I've wanted to build a light-weight, dual-handled, hexagonal shaped training bar since 2001 or so. I have found this style of bar--much more so than a traditional barbell--to be very useful for teaching ground-based lifting mechanics to beginners.
Shoulder Position for the Snatch GripDec 14, 2009
For my Crossfit friends who are visual learners.
Poor position
Corrected position
Got it? Now send this post to every affiliate you know and help them see what good positioning looks like.
Big Peeps Need Mobility TooDec 1, 2009
It is imperative to make the tall athlete mobile and strong. They need to train to move like their more modest-sized teammates; they need to be physically competent and well-rounded in their movement skills/patterns. It is a shame when tall kids get...
ThankfulNov 26, 2009
I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy this NYTimes article that describes how a young man with cerebral palsy is learning to get his physical health back. Please also see this post by Daniel Coyle of The Talent...
OT: My Vet ER Visit TonightNov 12, 2009
I was told my 4 month old kitten, Felix Frankfurter, probably just sprained his R front leg after leaping over the edge of the stairs after his crinkle ball--about an 8 ft drop. Now if you zoom in on either of these images, I think you might see...
Straight Arm Pulls with Hexlite BarNov 7, 2009
The Hexlite Bar offers a different way to do explosive pulls for those who do not wish to use a straight bar. I have been using this type of pull with my big boys (6'10 and 6'9"). Now, why do you think I would choose to use this particular movement...
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