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It's All about Progressions: A Template for Developing the Squat for Kids Ages 7 and Up
We are happy to feature this guest post contributed by Coach Earvin McKenzie, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Allen University.
Out with the Old. In with the New.
During the last quarter of 2020, my life changed fairly drastically. I’m still processing everything and may write more about some of these changes in the future. But this is a great time to share what I’ve been up to over the past six months. Here are the highlights.
Returning to Sport after COVID-19
According to Aspire Sports Institute, athletes and coaches and trainers need to be very intentional about safety, their approach to training, and implementation of their training programs as they return to their sports training, practices, and competitive play.
How to Increase Power and Strength with the Box Squat
This week we have a guest post from my friend Alyssa Parten. She’s a coach and trainer with 7+ years of experience, a bachelor’s in exercise and sport science with a minor in nutrition from The University of Alabama, and is currently …
You Need Glute Camp
One thing I enjoy doing is creating workouts and programs to fill needs I see. A while back I had a client who wanted to lift and sculpt the glute, as well as lengthen the hamstring. After talking with this client, I created a stand-alone workout that I call Glute Camp…
5 Nutrition Strategies to Improve Workout Performance
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts diligently put in the training hours needed to get better. No question about it – we invest time and effort into perfecting our craft and developing strength in the weight room. We log hours upon hours training and practicing…
Hit a plateau? Try Rule of 60
Have you ever trained for months, and then realized you weren’t making progress? A while back I hit a significant plateau, my bench one-rep max was right at 405 lbs., my squat one-rep max was right under 600 lbs., and my deadlift was 500 lbs. for multiple sets and reps. I wasn’t able to go beyond…
CBD Questions Answered: Part 2!
This is Part 2 of a blog series about the benefits of CBD oil. If you haven’t read it yet, check out the first blog post and come back. For a refresher, CBD is a molecule found in cannabis, and derived from the hemp plant. It is different than marijuana in that it is non-intoxicating, so you can reap the many benefits of it without…