Foreword to the Spanish Edition Harilaos Fafutis, SSC | June 30, 2021 There are only a few things in life that a person needs to learn and do, having drunk from the fountain of wisdom and thus trying to live a good life – a life worth living. These things probably end up revolving around health, wealth, relationships, and spirituality. Good practices within these “4 pillars” can get us closer to living life to its fullest potential, but there’s a lot of ambiguity as to what exactly is required in these areas. However, this challenge can be understood better by turning the problem on its head to look for things one should avoid. Continue reading Muscle “Imbalances” and Injuries Mark Rippetoe | May 05, 2021 “Muscle imbalance is a condition in which there is a lack of balance between certain types of muscles.” Well, okay. The problem with “muscle imbalances” isn't how poorly they are defined so much as how they are generally treated by Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers (Certified), Chiropractors, Personal Trainers, Kinesiologists, Physiatrists, Biomechanists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Registered Nurses, PE Majors, and Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES). Continue reading When to Omit the Power Clean Mark Rippetoe | March 31, 2021 As we have said many times, not everybody needs to do the power clean. This has been repeatedly interpreted to mean, “I don't need to do the power clean.” Even more unfortunately, it has come to mean, “I don't need to learn how to coach the power clean” to many people who charge for their coaching expertise. Continue reading The Two-Factor Model: The Stronger Golfer Hits the Ball Farther Mark Rippetoe | March 24, 2021 Golf is played all over the world at the amateur and professional levels, by men, women, and kids, and is widely regarded as a game that can be played for a lifetime. People who are serious about performance on the golf course should approach it as a sport, not a game. We have developed a very useful way to think about this distinction, and it can help you order your preparation. Continue reading Trainers Who Think They’re Physios Carl Raghavan, SSC | March 17, 2021 Trainers, get your clients off the floor and under a barbell. Focus on what you’re trained to do, not on specialized exercises for issues you’re not trained to diagnose. Last I checked, your certification didn’t come with a year’s supply of creatine and a physiotherapy degree... Continue reading First Page Previous Page Next Page Last Page
Muscle “Imbalances” and Injuries Mark Rippetoe | May 05, 2021 “Muscle imbalance is a condition in which there is a lack of balance between certain types of muscles.” Well, okay. The problem with “muscle imbalances” isn't how poorly they are defined so much as how they are generally treated by Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers (Certified), Chiropractors, Personal Trainers, Kinesiologists, Physiatrists, Biomechanists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Registered Nurses, PE Majors, and Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES). Continue reading When to Omit the Power Clean Mark Rippetoe | March 31, 2021 As we have said many times, not everybody needs to do the power clean. This has been repeatedly interpreted to mean, “I don't need to do the power clean.” Even more unfortunately, it has come to mean, “I don't need to learn how to coach the power clean” to many people who charge for their coaching expertise. Continue reading The Two-Factor Model: The Stronger Golfer Hits the Ball Farther Mark Rippetoe | March 24, 2021 Golf is played all over the world at the amateur and professional levels, by men, women, and kids, and is widely regarded as a game that can be played for a lifetime. People who are serious about performance on the golf course should approach it as a sport, not a game. We have developed a very useful way to think about this distinction, and it can help you order your preparation. Continue reading Trainers Who Think They’re Physios Carl Raghavan, SSC | March 17, 2021 Trainers, get your clients off the floor and under a barbell. Focus on what you’re trained to do, not on specialized exercises for issues you’re not trained to diagnose. Last I checked, your certification didn’t come with a year’s supply of creatine and a physiotherapy degree... Continue reading First Page Previous Page Next Page Last Page
When to Omit the Power Clean Mark Rippetoe | March 31, 2021 As we have said many times, not everybody needs to do the power clean. This has been repeatedly interpreted to mean, “I don't need to do the power clean.” Even more unfortunately, it has come to mean, “I don't need to learn how to coach the power clean” to many people who charge for their coaching expertise. Continue reading The Two-Factor Model: The Stronger Golfer Hits the Ball Farther Mark Rippetoe | March 24, 2021 Golf is played all over the world at the amateur and professional levels, by men, women, and kids, and is widely regarded as a game that can be played for a lifetime. People who are serious about performance on the golf course should approach it as a sport, not a game. We have developed a very useful way to think about this distinction, and it can help you order your preparation. Continue reading Trainers Who Think They’re Physios Carl Raghavan, SSC | March 17, 2021 Trainers, get your clients off the floor and under a barbell. Focus on what you’re trained to do, not on specialized exercises for issues you’re not trained to diagnose. Last I checked, your certification didn’t come with a year’s supply of creatine and a physiotherapy degree... Continue reading First Page Previous Page Next Page Last Page
The Two-Factor Model: The Stronger Golfer Hits the Ball Farther Mark Rippetoe | March 24, 2021 Golf is played all over the world at the amateur and professional levels, by men, women, and kids, and is widely regarded as a game that can be played for a lifetime. People who are serious about performance on the golf course should approach it as a sport, not a game. We have developed a very useful way to think about this distinction, and it can help you order your preparation. Continue reading Trainers Who Think They’re Physios Carl Raghavan, SSC | March 17, 2021 Trainers, get your clients off the floor and under a barbell. Focus on what you’re trained to do, not on specialized exercises for issues you’re not trained to diagnose. Last I checked, your certification didn’t come with a year’s supply of creatine and a physiotherapy degree... Continue reading First Page Previous Page Next Page Last Page
Trainers Who Think They’re Physios Carl Raghavan, SSC | March 17, 2021 Trainers, get your clients off the floor and under a barbell. Focus on what you’re trained to do, not on specialized exercises for issues you’re not trained to diagnose. Last I checked, your certification didn’t come with a year’s supply of creatine and a physiotherapy degree... Continue reading
