Some exercises become so common that few people take the time to question their validity. Perhaps they began as specialty exercises intended for use in specific contexts — by patients in rehab, for example, or by advanced bodybuilders who need the most challenging variations of certain movements. Some trainers noticed the exercises worked for those …
Read moreThe 5 Most Overrated Exercises – And, what to do instead!
Check out my “Get 3-D Abs Fast” article, featured on the bottom left cover of the JAN/FEB 2011 issue of Maximum Fitness magazine, pg.80-86. In stores now! . .
You know here at Performance U, creativity is alive and well. Of course, the creativity always comes with a purpose! Today’s video is no exception. . One of my favorite new core training movements is the Body Saw exercise. The Body Saw exercise is not only great for building superior core strength / stability. But, with the …
Today, I’m going to talk about popular Stability Ball (Swiss Ball) exercises I highly recommend against using. I hope you are ready to change the way you train! 🙂 . Stability Ball Exercises You SHOULDN’T Be Using! . Personally, I do not use, nor do I recommend using any free weight (barbells, Dumbbells, etc:) loaded exercises while lying, sitting or standing …
by Nick Tumminello . Improve overall fitness and coordination by forcing multiple muscles to work together. This full-body movement links big muscles around your abs and back with your hips, shoulders, and neck, says Nick Tumminello, C.P.T., owner of Performance University. . Continue Reading… . .
Athletes aren’t born; they’re built. This exercise from Nick Tumminello, C.P.T., owner of Performance University in Baltimore, builds your acceleration, speed, and explosiveness. . Continue Reading… . .
Core training is a hot topic. It always has been and always will be. Why? – Because even though we all may have different approaches to training the “core”. We all agree that the Core is important for health and performance. . In this post, I’m going to provide with with an informative video that …
Read moreRotary / AntiRotation Core Training – What you’re missing!
Alright, I’ve got allot of cool stuff in this issue of Freestyle Friday. So, lets get to it! . My Lost Fitcast Interview . Back during the Thanksgiving Holiday, I did my second interview with the Fitcast. It was a great interview that covered: – Functional Movement Screening – Fat Loss Training – Training with …
One of the best and most popular shoulder stabilization / pre-hab drills used among strength coaches these days is the Push Up Plus exercise. Why? – Because it’s a great exercise for activating and strengthening the all important Serratus Anterior muscles of the shoulder. . A strong Serratus Anterior muscle is crucial for optimal shoulder …
Regardless of your specific training style, everyone uses the Ab Plank for core strength and stabilization training. . Honestly, I don’t use them in the same fashion as I used to but thats a subject for a different post. 🙂 . In this post, I’m going to show you a simple, yet very effective training …
Everyone knows that in order to continually get stronger, bigger, leaner or faster you must consistently challenge your body by adding progression. More specifically, you need to always incorporate a progressive challenge to your workouts. . Although this concept is well known, the methods of how to do this safely, efficiently and effectively are still somewhat …
Read moreHow to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 1 of 4)
A little while ago, my good friend and Fellow Strength Coach, Mark Young, sent me an email about how he has been incorporating the Tight rotation Core training progressions into his interval conditioning workouts. You can check out Mark’s Blog here. . I wanted to share Mark’s email with you because he has a great …
Read moreInterval Training Workout – Using the Tight Rotation Exercise for Fat Loss
Here it is! – The third and final installment of my interview with world famous researcher and physical therapist, Mark Comerford. – As you learned from video 1 and video 2, you absolutely don’t want to miss a single second of these videos. – A few folks were unable to watch video 2. I’ve attched …
Read moreLumbar Flexion Flexion Exercises – Good or Bad? Part 3 w/ Mark Comerford
I’m sure you have been waiting in excitement for the next installment of my interview with world famous physical therapist, Mark Comerford. . Well, wait no further because here it is! . If you missed Part 1 of this interview, go here! – – – – My apologies about the background noise. As I mentioned …
Read moreLumbar Flexion, Good or Bad? (Part 2) – Interview with Mark Comerford
As you all may know, I recently did a Strength Coach Podcast interview discussing Lumbar Flexion. If you haven’t listened to it yet, go here after reading this post and watching the video below. – To sum things up, many well respected coaches are choosing to eliminate all lumbar flexion exercises like reverse crunches, swiss …
Read moreLumbar Flexion, Good or Bad? (Part 1) – Interview with Mark Comerford
My good friend Jason C Brown has developed a killer version of the Tight Rotation core exercise using ropes. . Jason always comes up with great exercises and sequences. Plus, he has a gift for teaching them in a very user freindly and easy to follow manner. . Jason’s specialty is Kettlebell training and conditioning …
Man, the feedback on the Tight Rotation core training series has been amazing! . I’m still getting daily emails from coaches, trainers, athletes and exercise enthusiasts who are raving about this new core training exercise progression. . If you have yet to see the Tight Rotation progression series. . Go here to see Tight Rotation …
Between folks like myself, Mike Boyle, Eric Cressey, Mike Robertson and many others. The importance of Joint Mobility for optimal health and human performance has been made crystal clear. – Every joint in your body needs optimal mobility to function properly. However, through our common habits of poor posture and sitting too much, certain joints …