Movement #5 in the 6 foundational movement series is the Deadlift.

For a stronger and more resilient deadlift movement you need to prioritize breathing, core integration, and force production. In this blog I outline steps and principles to help you do just that.

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As 2020 ends it’s an important time to reflect on all the good in our lives, challenges we have faced, and lessons we have learned. It was a difficult year to say the least but I believe that a lot of good also came out of it 

With that being said, it’s also an important...

Movement #4 in the 6 foundational movement series is the Squat.

Although there are many different variations to the squat we’re going over the traditional squat itself.

Now, like many movements we have talked about in this series, there are common mistakes and faults when performing the...

I recently had a podcast with one of the strength coaches I have worked with and we spoke about getting clients to think about stacking W’s.

W is for wins, and by wins, I mean even the smallest victory within your training.

One of the keys to training consistently and...

Movement #3 in the 6 foundational movement series is the Overhead Press. 

Common problems I see in the overhead press are arching of the lower back, flaring of the rib cage , and forward head movement.These patterns are not efficient and can lead to back and shoulder discomfort. ...

I'm not talking about a specific time of day or day in the week that will reap the best results, although I will talk about that in another video. I am referring to the particular moment in life where you are going through adversity.

What I have noticed in my training is that it is crucial for me...

Movement #2 in the 6 foundational movement series is the Pull Up. 

Either from poor guidance or poor practice, the common problems I see in a pull up are a forward head movement and shrugging of the shoulders. Other than creating poor movement patterns, this can also lead to upper back and...

First in the 6 foundational movements series is the push up.

You may have had or are currently having difficulty with this movement. In this blog I will outline and demonstrate the 3 steps to improve positioning, coordination, and endurance.

1. Position: Alignment, Feet, and Elbows 

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Im a big believer that : Motivation gets you to the door , self discipline drives you where you want to go. 

Whatever motivated you to start this journey (health issue, performance edge, partner, etc ) gets you to start, but what keeps you going is the practice of self discipline.

Adversity...

Before you start thinking about lifting heavier, more dynamic, or increasing intensity, you need to assess your proficiency in what I consider are the 6 foundational movements.

Here are the movements:

1. Push (Horizontal) → Push Up
2. Pull (Vertical or Horizontal )  → Pull Up
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