The final foundational movement pattern I include in my training programs is the carry. This movement pattern focuses on lifting a heavy object and walking with it. Heavy carries are great for building strength and stability, especially in the core. There are many variations and pieces of equipment that can be utilized for carries. Why …
The lunge or single leg movement pattern might be one of the least used patterns among people I have worked with. Everyone is so focused on doing everything on two-feet (bilateral) rather than utilizing the single leg movement pattern. I incorporate some form of single-leg variation in most of my programs. The single-leg is great …
Next up on the foundational movement patterns is the pull. The pull consists of pulling the weight or object toward your body. This movement, like the push, has vertical and horizontal variations. The pull utilizes many different muscle groups but focuses mainly on the back, biceps, and shoulders. The variations of this movement are great …
The third foundational movement pattern is the push. The push can be broken into the horizontal push pattern and the vertical push pattern. This is probably the most popular upper body movement but when done correctly most push variations incorporate the whole body. Using the push is another great way to develop strength, power, and …
Squatting is one of the foundational movement patterns along with the hip hinge, push, pull, lunge and carry. As human beings, we squat throughout our entire lives. From a baby first learning to stand to an adult squatting down to pick up a box off the floor. We squat almost every day so it is …
I program based on the foundational movement patterns: hip hinge, squat, push, pull, lunge, and carry. I am going to write a blog series on each of the movements. First up is the hip hinge. The hip hinge is a great movement that has a lot of benefits including that it can be used for …
What supplements should I take? Do I need to take supplements? What is the best supplement? These are just a few of the questions I get a lot from clients and people I speak with about fitness and nutrition. Supplements have become big business and the companies do a great job marketing to people. The …
The other day I was asked by a D3 college athlete, “how can I put on mass on a college budget?” He doesn’t want to put on the typical college weight from eating crap and drinking beer either. He wants lean mass that will help him become a better athlete. You might not be a …
The holidays are here! That means time spent with family and friends, presents, movie marathons, and good food. Holiday eating on Thanksgiving means turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and my personal favorite, pumpkin pie. Christmas means cookies. I have been asked by multiple people how to eat well during the holidays and avoid weight gain. Here are …
Why do I do customize training for each individual I work with? Simple. Every person is different. Training, like nutrition, should be specifically designed for each client. Not everyone moves the same, has the same strength, has the same experience, or has the same athleticism. So why would you give each client the same cookie-cutter …
