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Posts by Smitty

• Deep Hip External Rotator Stretch That Works!

  Deep Hip External Rotator Stretch That Works Here is a deep external hip rotator stretch. This is THE stretch you want to do every single day if you sit around a lot. It is fantastic if as a pre-squat or pre-deadlift warm-up drill because it...

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• Kobe Bryant Tribute

  I remember exactly what I was doing when I heard Kobe had passed. And my reaction caught me off guard. I got very emotional and it really caused me to pause and reflect. Over the last few days, all I’ve been doing to trying to...

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• The CPPS Certification Schedule for 2020

  To view the full CPPS certification schedule for 2020 – CLICK HERE Why is the CPPS Certification Different? The CPPS certification is the most practical and hands-on coaching certification in the industry today. It will change your training, give you systems to implement immediately, teach...

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• How to Perform Side Planks Without Shoulder Pain

  How to Perform Side Planks Without Shoulder Pain Years ago I remember seeing a video from Mike Reinold about his opinion of side planks for his baseball players. He basically stated that because of the stability requirement and stress on the GH joint of the...

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• Foot Stretch to Unlock Your Feet

  Foot Mobility Drill to Help You Lift More Weight While there are many ways to attack limitations in range of motion and fluidity of the foot and ankle, the strategies that unlock these restrictions can be best described as a multi-faceted approach. Why is trying...

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• Muscle Building Isolation vs. Integration – Part 1

  How to Build Muscle | Isolation vs. Integration – Part 1 In today’s post, I want to show you the difference between isolation and integration in training. While it is true you can never truly isolate a muscle group, there are some tips and tricks...

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