In my previous post, I discussed the implications of glute activation, or lack thereof, and how our typical daily lifestyles lead to tightness in the hip flexors and weakness in the hip extensors (glutes).  I spelled out the negative ramifications that this can have on the body.  Today, we begin to work on the solution.  I’m going to provide you with 7 steps you can take to improve glute activation, which will ultimately improve...

In an effort to help you look and feel better I wanted to address one of the biggest issues facing our country today . . . the ol’ flat butt syndrome.  You know what I’m talking about.  The type of physique where if I rolled a quarter down the back of this person’s neck, it would take a direct path to the ankles without any interference at the midway point.  Chances are this person is suffering from both pain in his...

DeMarini CF4 Every baseball player out there is looking for an edge, whether it be with their body or the tools that they use.  So, the question is, which has more influence on performance?  C’mon, you’ve seen how the typical baseball player cares for his glove and bat.  They’re irreplaceable tools, and players don’t have nearly as much confidence on the diamond without their glove or bat of choice.  But, should...

It may sound like a redundant question, but if strength is your objective, it’s a question you better be asking yourself as you analyze your program design.  A one size fits all approach doesn’t apply here. The goal of this post is to compare and contrast 3 general types of resistance training objectives: training for strength, training for muscle size, and training for muscular endurance.  Strength training programs should be...

When it comes to training the shoulder, I’m all ears.  I have to be.  Considering that a great deal of my business consists of training baseball players, I have to be very conscious of the health of an already very unstable joint.  How unstable?  Picture a golf ball sitting on a tee.  The shallow socket of the shoulder (glenohumeral joint) does allow for more range of motion than any other joint, but it also relies on the...

While speaking with a friend last week, I was reminded how people are so often misled by others in the gym when it comes to taking the right steps to building lean muscle in their workouts.  Unlike fat, you can spot-train muscle, but it doesn’t mean you should isolate it.  What do the majority of people want from their workout time?  I can’t speak for everyone, but I’d say that most would like to build lean muscle,...