Plyometrics are often misunderstood and misused. While I don’t believe much in fitness is black and white or as polarizing as the industry likes to make it…I do think plyometric training falls into a category that needs more nuance and explanation. Let’s dive in to the purpose of plyometrics, as well and how and when […]

Should I rest longer make more gains? How long should I rest between sets? Well, if you’re in Built By Annie (BBA), you know, because I always tell you. But for those of you not in my program, here’s some edu-muh-cation for ya. We’re getting into the science behind it. Mainly just SWIPE AND READ […]

Back foot elevated split squats are superior to all single leg work. Change my mind. But don’t. I am, of course, being sarcastic. Step ups are fair competition. But I love my back foot elevated split squats. Just swipe, read and learn. If you’re in Built By Annie, you do these five ever. I’m not […]

Everyone does not start out with the same genetic potential. We each have our own, predetermined at birth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t max out your own genetic potential, or use it to your advantage. We can all push within our own natural capacity. To start off, you need to understand that you are […]

Waveloading – What is it? Who is it for? How do you do it? And when? Trainers and trainees – LISTEN TO ME. Waveloading is very simply, TWO THINGS: 1️⃣ Built in progressive overload in regards to a load : volume relationship. 2️⃣ One of the BEST WAYS to get newer lifters comfortable under a […]

Short and VERY surprising answer? NO. You don’t need them. Sure. Depends. What’s your goal? Allow me to explain. You need a squatting pattern or several of them. But that doesn’t mean you need to specifically back squat. Take it from a controversial and OG professional in strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle. I was so […]