Posts by Smitty

• Yahoo Sports Blog – Warm Up With Cardio, Then Go To Weights. Right? Wrong.

    I was asked to provide a quick quote for an article on the Yahoo Sports Blog – The Post Game. The question was, should cardio be done before weight training? I did not write anything else in the article, just that specific quote and...

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• Men’s Health – May 2011 – Know Your Breaking Point

  Know Your Breaking Point Men’s Health – May 2011 Please check out the May issue of Men’s Health to check out my latest article discussing common squat flaws.

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• Innovative Sled Dragging Variation for Increasing Power

    Innovative Sled Dragging Variation for Increasing Power by Jim Smith, CSCS, RKC When we begin to develop core strength in our athletes, most trainers try to develop strength in movement patterns of the torso, i.e. lateral flexion, rotation, hip extension and hip flexion.  When...

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• Random Thoughts – 2 – No Equipment Training, Hope, Strength Training, Ladders, Warm-up, Louie Simmons

    There is Always Hope I came across this story a few days ago and it really stood out to me.  You don’t need all the fancy equipment, big gym and gadgets to get strong.  All you need is the desire.  The story is about...

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• Killer Bodyweight Training Workout – Effective Group Training with Ladders

    Killer Bodyweight Training Workout Effective Group Training with Ladders Killed a bodyweight workout last night and it was pretty awesome so I wanted to break it down for you.  We used a sequencing called “ladders’ for each exercise.  Ladders are super effective for group...

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• Increase Your Bench – Louie Simmons Special Exercise

    Increase Your Bench Louie Simmons Special Exercise and Stretch By Jim Smith, CSCS, RKC As all of you know, I just got back from the first ever Westside Barbell certification.  I had a blast and learned a ton.  I worked on my bench, squat...

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