Teach the Hinge Top‑down for Stronger Deadlifts
I've been discussing deadlift for a long time and have spoken about the wisdom of teaching the hinge top down as opposed to bottom or off the floor. Both are critical skills but I always found teaching the hinge first leads to better deadlifts later.
Boost Power with Potentiation Clusters: Squats + Jumps
Potentiation Clusters Potentiation clusters combine strength and explosive exercises to boost power output. Pairing front squats (strength) with box jumps (ballistic) activates fast-twitch muscle fibers, enhancing neural drive and force production. Perform 1-3 reps of heavy front squats, rest briefly,...
Eccentric Squat Speed Shapes Jump, Strength, and Growth
Effects of Isolated Eccentric Squat Training at Different Velocities on Countermovement Jump Performance, Quadriceps Function, and Hypertrophy https://t.co/AMlcqWJxyX
Trap Bar Dead Pull Boosts Strength, Forgives Form Flaws
Most athletes need more trap bar work than they think. It’s the ‘Dead’ pull that forgives a few technical sins while still delivering serious strength and athletic transfer. https://t.co/Bq8JFT0xKL
Master the Hinge: From Anatomy to Training
Hinge Mastery Course, Covers everything from the history and anatomy of the hinge as a fundamental human movement pattern to how we apply it in training and for what purposes. https://t.co/k1ko1E3UCj
Long Drive Champ Luke Curtis Preps with Contrast Training
European 🇪🇺 Long Drive Champion @LukeCurtisGolf putting in some last minute peaking work with bench / throw contrast training before he heads to France 🇫🇷 @LDEurotour https://t.co/qwgcLuHazP
Relying on Nordics and Bridges Wastes Capacity
"If you’ve been relying mostly on Nordics and bridges, you’re probably leaving a lot of force and stretch capacity on the table." https://t.co/goeIn89Unh
Front Rack Slippage Threatens Climb; Need Better Grip
Singles for breakfast. Gotta work on my front rack left hand slippage nearly took me out. https://t.co/KaaAK3Dt22
EMG Rankings Overvalue Knee Work, Undervalue Hip Hinges
Many coaches and programs historically ranked exercises purely by peak %MVIC from EMG studies (e.g., “Nordics = best for BF”). This pushed knee-dominant work heavily while undervaluing hip-hinge patterns for overall posterior chain development and injury resilience.
Proper RDL Keeps Hamstring Short Head Taut, Protects Knees
This is common misconception about the RDL. When performed with perfect "soft-knee" technique. Where the knees are slightly bent and then held static the short head is under constant isometric load. If a lifter "squats" the weight instead of hinging,...
Master the RDL: Heavy Hinges Over Sloppy Form
You think nutrition wizard/coach/director @PratikxPatel slouches on RDL? Bashing out 2 x BW for reps needs to be the new standard. He has more championship rings than me so I won’t argue. Stop slacking on hinges and learn how ⬇️ https://t.co/crjECpbYBl...
RDL Generates More Hamstring Force Than Max Sprint
Stop underloading your hamstrings in the gym, the Romanian Deadlift (RDL) crushes sprint-level demands. New BJSM study (2026) used MRI + EMG + 3D motion capture + musculoskeletal modelling to measure actual muscle force & stretch in the hamstrings (BFlh, semimembranosus,...
Boost Health: Embrace Sun, Beach, and Playful Dogs
Health Optimisation Tips. Get outside, get some sunshine, visit the beach, play with dogs. https://t.co/ymT4wXBeyS
Wider Stance Accelerates Hinge, Limits Knee Bend
Some people find the hinge faster in a wide stance. It can work as a coaching tool. Wider stance makes it much harder to bend the knee and reduces moment arm. https://t.co/SuqC5O3ZlC
Your Media Diet Molds Your Mind
Good morning. Reminder that the content you consume moulds your thoughts, so here’s Clea and her friends. https://t.co/V2vFcmjiiv