In the world of weight lifting there are many tools we can use as accessories to make our training easier. That is generally the purpose of a “training accessory.” They take the load off, help out a weak link, or make our movements more efficient. These accessories fill gaps we might have. Take from these […]

If you’re a coach in the online space, creating free content is now a part of your job. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. On many platforms, we need to pump out content on a daily basis. That can seem daunting. But when you think about it, it really can be quite simple. I […]

To be clear, there are no core exercises specific to women. While the exercises below are NOT specific to women, they are all great ways to work the core. It’s important that we establish what “your core” is and what functionalities it has. Pinterest and fitpsos will have you thinking that your six pack is […]

Today’s episode is all about building a shape with your body and training factors that can help with that. I know that I don’t often talk about physique, but, fuzzy changes do happen with the clients that I work with as a byproduct of our training methods. So that is the angle that I am […]

Ready for 4 back squat accessory lifts? In traditional program design the back squat is considered a “main lift.” It is a compound movement requiring full body tension and recruits large muscle groups. This typically earns it a place towards the beginning of a lift. And it can set the tone and needs for the […]

Practicing what you preach doesn’t mean you need to be the strongest, fittest, smartest, and/or perfect professional. This thought came up during the filming of 400 videos for my youtube exercise library as part of my Pure PROgramming Course. I have literally never been in “my best shape” for a shoot, or course/program creation. This […]