Posts by Smitty

• 4 Strength Training Tips You Won’t Find in Books

  While some trainers have ‘book smarts’ and some trainers have ‘under the bar’ experience; it is the ones that have both, who get long-term results and really connect with their athletes. Knowledge gained through books can provide “why” something works or even how everything is...

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• 4 Best Mass Building Exercises for Triceps

  As a strength coach, I’m not typically worried about developing the aesthetics of a bodybuilder with my athletes.  I want them to train hard, get stronger and potentially improve their performance in their sport. but, whether their ultimate goal is more muscle mass or not,...

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• Getting Injured, Recovering from Injuries, Getting Stronger

  Designing a strength program for athletes is more like finding the pieces of a puzzle and then putting the puzzle together.  When there are injuries, bad posture or poorly designed workouts, bad stuff happens.  That is why it is so important to try and find...

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• 4 Best Ways to Incorporate Core Exercises into Your Workout

  Using the term “core” in the fitness industry will get you shunned.  In fact, I’ve heard stories of trainers who uttered the word, only to come into the gym the next day and find all of their bands cut to shreds.  How dare anyone take...

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• 50 Ways to Achieve Greatness in Your Life

  1. Jump out of bed and crush the floor boards every morning by smashing your feet down and defiantly take on each and every day. 2. Breathe deep in the midst of turmoil.  Be calm and take deliberate action when everyone else is falling apart....

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• Favorite Exercise for Strengthening the Back

  When reading a back “attack” article, I’m sure you expected to see endless variations of pull-ups, seated rows, or maybe even some deadlifts. Well, this article might surprise you. What you’ll find is that many times, when lifters are “attacking” their back with these heavier...

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