Most of us in the pursuit of getting stronger and harder to kill often need guidance from those who have walked the walk and taken themselves to new levels of awesome. I think it’s important to see what they do and observe the common trends among those who consistently make progress and how they go [...]
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It’s that time of year! Time to get stronger, faster, more powerful, and pack some muscle mass onto your frame. Check out our special offer for baseball players this summer: For the past 6-years, the coaches at SAPT have been helping pitchers and position players alike achieve their potential on the field. Set up a [...]
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Here’s a clip I recently threw together using the extremely handy application, Coach’s Eye. Today we are going to analyze a recent deadlift session of one of our adult clients, Conrad, and explain how we were able to use this video footage to help him take his deadlift from “good” to “better than good.” More [...]
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Obviously, we’re talking about DEADLIFTS! If you haven’t heard it before, “grip, dip and rip” typically refers to the set-up and execution of picking up heavy barbells off the ground. Grip- Grab the bar and squeeze it tight. Dip- Dip your hips down, get your back flat. RIP!- RIP that bar off the floor! I’m [...]
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As you read this, I’m either in surgery or in the recovery room. For those who don’t know, I am having lower jaw surgery to correct a severe over (also called “open bite”) and cross bite. That being said, blogging might be a bit spotty (more so than usual) over the next couple weeks, but [...]
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I have a number of topics I’d like to write about, but they’ll have to remain on the back burner for a little while due a few pressing deadlines occupying my time. I know a few of you are waiting for me to do a Q & A based on a few email questions that have been [...]
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So, I forgot to post on Wednesday. Sorry folks! To make up for it, I present this: As the title states: Swing. Big. Bells. Me and Natasha, just swinging around. 1. Glute strength- Do you want a strong butt? Of course you do, that’s why you read this site. Swings are fantastic glute builders. The glutes [...]
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Given there are a bevy of variables affecting the amount of assistance you receive from the bands in a reverse band bench press – the thickness of the band, how high above the bar the bands are attached, how many times the bands are looped around, how old the bands are, to name a [...]
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Over the past couple months I’ve had a tremendous opportunity to partner up with mental coach Brian Levenson through providing day-long “camps” for athletic teams looking to take it to the next level with respect to their physical AND mental performance. These camps are appropriately titled “The 50/50 Challenge,” as they encompass a grueling combination of physical and [...]
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A few months ago I wrote a post on warming up for those with a chronically overextended lumbar spine. Since then I’ve gotten a few requests for a sequel post, so… Without further adieu… For the Overextended Part II: The Lift In my first post I discussed “prepping” for the lift for those with exaggerated [...]
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