Today we talk with my good friend Ryan Carroll about training tactical athletes. Talk about a challenge! They’ve got to be strong and fast – and have an engine to keep going when it’s needed. Along the way, Coach Carroll has also really benefited from DATA. So of course we talk about data, how to […]
Tactical Athletes and Bridge with Coach Ryan Carroll – The Barbell Life 378 Read More »
If you want to be a great coach, you need to be a constant learner. In particular, set aside your ego and learn from other coaches. And believe me, I practice what I preach. I am continually talking with other coaches, watching what they’re doing… and learning from them. One man who has influenced me
The Art of Coaching with Bobby Sirkis – The Barbell Life 377 Read More »
This past Thursday I had the honor of hanging out with the Godfather of Strength, Coach Bill Gillespie. He works with Sorinex Exercise Equipment as their strength coach. I will explain more about that after I give you a quick background on Coach Gillespie. Coach Gillespie has worked in the world of strength and conditioning
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Whether you’re an athlete or a coach, it only takes one injury for you to appreciate the importance of tendons and ligaments. But while there’s tons of science out there about the best ways to strengthen and build muscles, it’s not the same for connective tissue. In many ways it feels like we’re just groping
Tendon Strength and Health with Keith Baar – The Barbell Life 376 Read More »
Youth athletes are near and dear to my heart. A coach who works with these athletes can change lives. The problem is that coaching kids is a completely different endeavor from coaching adults. And lots of people get it wrong. Well, my good friend Will Bujanda is here to get that straightened up. He’s developed
Kids in Weightlifting with Will Bujanda – The Barbell Life 373 Read More »
When I first heard about how many athletes were working on their breathing, I honestly wondered if it was a scam. But after digging into the research… and after seeing the results that many have had… Now I’m a believer. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg on what we talked about with Arianna
Breathing, Posture, and Movement with Arianna Hoffman – The Barbell Life 371 Read More »
