Category Archives: Athletic Performance

Ed Coan Making It LOOK Easy

Wow.  I could watch old tapes of Ed Coan lifting for hours…. I trust you had a great Christmas and this severs to show you what is possible. Time to get to the gym and just get a bit better … Continue reading

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Gym Movements is Now Available: Perpetual Progress in the Gym Now!

Gym Movements DVD is Now Available: Perpetual Progress in the Gym Now! I am totally stoked that the Gym Movements DVD is finally available for everyone to order.  I literally just got the green light minutes ago! You are going to be … Continue reading

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Exercise Program Design by Biofeedback Parts 1-7

Exercise Program Design by Biofeedback Parts 1-7 Give Traditional Program Design the Finger and Destroy Your Old PRs! So I was probably not supposed to deadlift tonight, but I like deadlifts and I wanted to try some B-Stance Deadlifts and … Continue reading

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Moving Beyond the Pullup: Guest Post by Logan Christopher

The pullup is one of the classic tests of a person’s strength. Generally if a man can’t do at least one he’s regarded as weak and not a real man. And if a woman can do one or more she’s … Continue reading

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10 Lessons From Competition To Make You Bigger and Stronger: Guest Post by Adam Glass

Below is a great guest post by my good buddy Adam Glass. I’ve known Adam for almost 5 years now and every time I see him I learn something new. Adam does not just talk the talk, but walks the … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: Strongman Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson did feats of strength many years ago that are still unmatched today. 435 lbs like it was nothing! Truly insane feats of strength! On a related note, if you have not played around with a strict standing military … Continue reading

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Barefoot Training Part II: The Role of Footwear on Injury Development

Women’s shoes circa 1935 (source:flickr) Barefoot Training Part II: The Role of Footwear on Injury Development My buddy Sean Casey is back again with part 2 regarding barefoot training.  If  you missed part 1, go back and check it out … Continue reading

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Motivation Monday: You Can Do It!

It is snowing again like crazy here in Minnesota as the Vikings take the field tonight against da Bears. But since the roof fell in on the Metrodome (ok, Mall of America Field), they had to move it to the … Continue reading

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Barefoot Training Part I: Fitness Fad or Great Training Method?

Men running in a chariot race at the Piha Surf Club carnival (circa 1938) My buddy Sean Casey is back and has a great write up for all of you on barefoot training!  You know how much I love my … Continue reading

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Swing Your Way To A Better Butt, Hamstrings And Deadlift!

Do you want a better butt? Better hamstrings? Increase your deadlift and squat? Burn a crap ton (technical term) of calories to see your abs? I have something you must see then! Enter The Heavy Swing The swing is an … Continue reading

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