One of my favorite training protocols is the Farmers Walk exercise. The Farmers Walk is easy to apply, simple to understand and just plain tough to do. Especially when you combine it with a Dumbbell complex as I’ve done in the video below! . In this video, I show you step-by-step, how to perform one …
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Today, I’ve got two great 10 min Airdyne Bike workouts to tell you about. But, first I have to mention my experience speaking at the 2010 JP Fitness Summit this past weekend. . Alli and I just returned from an incredibly fun and informative weekend in Kansas City at the 2010 JP Fitness Summit. I …
Not too long ago, I wrote an article for T-Nation called – Big Lats. In that article, I featured a new exercise which I named the compound row. . Since writing the Big Lats article over 1 year ago, I still get emails almost daily form Fitness Professionals and athletes asking for more information about …
This post may be one of the shortest, yet most informative posts I’ve ever written! Today I’m going to reveal one of my “go-to”, battle-tested strategies for designing the perfect Tri-set. . I often get asked by Fitness Professionals who attend my workshops, “what do you for a ________ athlete/client?”. My answer is always “I …
By now, I’m sure you are aware that I’ve modified the traditional YTWL Shoulder circuit to the smarter and more effective, LYTP Shoulder Circuit. Many other Strength Coaches, Personal Trainers and Rehab Professionals have also done so and adapted the Performance U LYTP Shoulder Circuit. If you are not familiar with the LYTP Shoulder Circuit, Go …
I just returned from giving two workshops at the AFPA Sports & Fitness conference in Ocean City MD. What a fun time it was to interact with some other of the industry’s top professionals and teach the best Fitness Professionals the area has to offer! Although all the traveling involved can get exhausting and all …
Read moreDumbbell Uppercuts – The Best Strength Exercise You’re NOT Using!
Here’s your chance to check out my newest article – “More Gain, No Pain” – in the May 2010 issue Men’s Health magazine…FREE! You can read the entire article and view videos of all the exercises here, at the Men’s Health website. Or, click on the magazine cover below! . . An injury doesn’t have …
Read moreMore Gain, No Pain – Article Featured in Men’s Health Magazine, May 2010 issue!
Today’s video post is extra special because comes to you with some BIG news! – Please join me in congratulating Performance University intern, Dan Blewett for recently making the ranks of Professional Baseball player! . Dan’s Pro team is located in Normal Illinois and is called the Normal Cornbelters. They play in the independent professional Frontier …
This Leg complex was originated in the 80’s by legendary coach Vern Gambetta. Vern originally named it the “burn with Vern leg circuit”. So, thank you to Vern Gambetta for designing such an incredibly effective Leg Complex. Today, I’m going to provide you with the battle-tested progression strategy Vern Gambetta has developed for using his …
There’s a good bit of talk these days about Barefoot training and barefoot running. In today’s post, I’m going to address a few keys points, both good and bad, about Barefoot training and running. . The Performance U Approach to Barefoot Training . Having been a long time martial artist, I’ve always preferred to exercise without …
Alli and I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kevin Larabee of the hugely popular Fitcast. You can listen to our entire interview free on itunes or Mp3 download here. Our interview starts at the 1hr mark. . In this interview, Alli and I revealed all the details of how we got her …
One of my favorite complimentary pieces of fitness equipment to use with my clients and athletes of all levels is the TRX Suspension trainer. . The TRX is a versatile training device that provides a few exercises options that cannot be performed with any other piece of equipment. . Of course, here at Performance U, …
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More random videos, trainig music recommendations and other cool stuff you should know about! . Music from the Performance U Playlist . The Band – Strung Out Music Genre – Punk / Metal Best Songs/Albums – Every Strung Out album is great! . I’ve been listening to Strung Out while I workout since my high …
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 …
This post is actually my second post regarding NFL Combine 40 Yard Dash times. In my first post revealing the TRUTH about the NFL Combine 40 Yard Dash Times, I provided some eye opening information on what everything we hear about the fastest 40 yard dash times at the NFL combine is just plain wrong! …
Read moreNFL Combine 40 Yard Dash Fastest Times – The REAL Truth!
I’m back with another installment of my Assessing our Assessments series. In this series, I look at simple and effective ways of improving the way Fitness Professionals use Postural Assessments and Functional Movement Screens. . As I mentioned in Part 1, I use my own hybrid style Assessment of Gray Cook’s Functional Movement Screen. Eventually, …
I still have a few more posts coming at you covering my approach to tire training. However, I promised on my most recent FitCast Interview that I would post this video about the Sleeper Stretch. So, I’m going to hit you with some more knowledge on smarter shoulder training. The Sleeper Stretch has be getting allot …
Read moreThe TRUTH About the Sleeper Stretch – Posterior Shoulder Capsule