The word “culture” has become such buzzword over the last decade. The word is used in businesses, churches, and gyms. Culture is an important part of our facilities and an important part of our teams. So what is gym culture? GYM CULTURE Here’s my definition of gym culture: “Culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors […]
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Martin Rooney has been in the coaching game for a long time. He is a master of preparing athletes for the NFL combine, but he’s also well-known for being the creator of Training for Warriors. Coach Rooney is an expert at getting people strong and fast – but doing it in a way that prepares
During the Junior Pan American Championships in Cuba, I had the chance to sit down with Pyrros Dimas and Mike Gattone to discuss technique. In case you don’t know, Pyrros and Mike are basically USAW’s head coaches at international events. Pyrros’s official title is Technical Director, and Mike’s is Senior Director of Sport Performance. Pyrros
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Chances are if you’re reading this, you know who Greg Nuckols is. I am so proud of this young man. He has gone from being an intern at my facility to now being a pillar in the strength industry. Greg joins us today to talk with us in depth about what he’s been studying lately
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I am a huge proponent of teaching the Olympic lifts – the snatch and clean and jerk. They are great movements for sports performance, at times general fitness, and for competitive sport of course. For sports performance, you get the most bang for your buck when performing these Olympic lifts. For starters, you get a
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Lately, my greatest mission has been to improve the quality of strength and conditioning around our country. It seems my focus has been on high schools and middle schools, but really I aim to help all coaches. That’s right, my aim is to help you guys and gals. There are times I post videos on
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