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Your Gait: How To Master Sprinting

October 23, 2018
Brandon
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Today I wanted to take a leap outside of the weight room in order to take a look at how to master sprinting. I decided to pull this article out from the past, but I know you’re going to find the information useful in helping you to learn more about this skill.

This article’s original publishing date was February 11, 2016. Give this one a read and apply the information to your training. Post up and share your feedback in the comments section below.

So in today’s blog special the magical topic of discussion is going to revolve around the art of sprinting. That’s right, your gait is a part of your performance. Yes, we should be lifting AND we should also be sprinting… and doing so the right way.

What Push-up Protocol Are You Using To Test Yourself?

October 22, 2018
Brandon
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Do you currently test yourself in the push-up?
Is your push-up technique on point?
How do you know if you’re crushing quality reps?
If you test yourself how do you know if you’re max effort rep count is accurate?

If you have an interest in learning whether your push-ups are on point then you need to make sure that you’re applying a sound push-up protocol. Today I wanted to expose you to my push-up protocol to give you some solid rules to follow so that you’re not cutting any corners. Check it out.

Blast Your Weak Hamstrings With This Unimposing Move

October 18, 2018
Brandon
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Are your hamstrings in need of some serious activation?
Do you feel your hamstrings are a weak link?
Are you interested in attempting something out of the box to build your hamstring strength?

With today’s post I’m going to make it short and sweet, but I will introduce you to a very hard hitting and impactful move to help you activate your weak hamstrings in a completely different way. Read, apply, and get back to me with your progress after incorporating this movement into your strength and conditioning program.

Free Weights vs. Machines In Strength Training

October 16, 2018
Brandon
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The original publishing date on today’s article was back on June 18, 2015. This article features a question I’ve gotten many times over the years and my response for it still applies here today.

Do you predominantly use free weights or machines with your current fitness and strength program? Perhaps you use a blend of both? Check out today’s article and post up below in the comments and let me know what you think by offering some of your feedback. Read and enjoy.

So there is that age old question that has bounced around inside of yours and everyone else’s head at one time or another about the matchup between free weights and machines. Which one is better? Is one good? Is one bad? Well today we’re going to examine that very thing my young Jedi of strength.

10 Powerful Steps To Build Mental Strength

October 15, 2018
Brandon
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Are you struggling with your mental toughness?
Do you have an interest in learning how to better deal with adversity?
Are you struggling to deal with life challenges?
Do you feel defeated?

I got an email the other day that asked…Coach how do you keep your mental toughness and mental strength on point? I thought this was one hell of a question so I thought I’d definitely take the time to share my tips right here. I really think you’ll find this to be helpful and if so please share it with family and friends that it could help as well. Ok here goes…