Discover the Balanced Third Path in Performance Coaching
There’s a third way in performance coaching that sits somewhere between Structuralism and Phenomenology. Most coaches swing too far one way or the other. Structuralism says: “Build the perfect system. Get the mechanics, processes, and structures right and results will follow.” It’s objective, measurable, repeatable. Phenomenology says: “It’s all about lived experience. How does it feel? What’s the athlete’s subjective reality in the moment?” Deeply personal, intuitive, often unmeasurable.
Power Pause Boosts Lower-Body Force Before Rotation
From an S&C lens, Cam Young’s power pause creates a deliberate transition that maximizes lower-body force production by allowing full weight shift as and GRF development before upper-body rotation begins. https://t.co/0bR3xTkIbG
RDLs Are Heavy Lifts, Not Just Accessories
Let’s kill the myth that the RDL is “just an accessory.” Yes, most people’s RDL 1RM sits around 60-80% of their conventional deadlift max. Intermediate lifters often hover near 80%, and advanced trainees can push even closer depending on mobility...
RDL Should Be a Core Lift for All Athletes
Normalise RDL as a main movement. "for most lifters, athletes, bodybuilders, weekend warriors, and even powerlifters chasing long-term progress, the Romanian deadlift (RDL) deserves top billing." https://t.co/SA259ZSRBF
Weekly Sauna Sessions Slash Cardiovascular Death Risk
15-year study, 1,688 people: Sauna 4–7 times per week cut cardiovascular death by 70%. • 2–3x/week: 29% lower • 4–7x/week: 70% lower • More sauna = more protection (linear effect) Inside the body: +45% heat shock proteins, +28% mitochondrial function, lower...
Are Your Barbell Hinges Delivering Real Results?
You say you are hinging with a barbell but are you actually getting results from the your practice? https://t.co/OsV6cUypFn
Staggered Hip Hinge Shows Up Everywhere in Training
Staggered Hip Hinge is everywhere. Staggered Broad Jump, Staggered Medball throw. You just need to look. @spikesonly
Prioritizing Speed Over Technique Hurts Athletes
Upside of social media is coaches will often pull their own pants down and show you the depth of their coaching. Seen instances of on video VBT tools leading whats happening over acutally moving well. When 1.2 m/s takes priority...
Heavy Cheat Rows Feel Right, RDLs Make Them Breezy
I’m a grappler at heart and heavy cheat palms up rows always feel “right”. Another benefit of heavy RDLs is rows always feel breezy. https://t.co/L4OHLqmqsk
Bondarchuk’s Timeless 5‑Move Workout Blueprint
A winning session structure I picked up nearly 2 decades ago that I’ve always attributed to Bondarchuk is as follows: A) Total Body Explosive Movement B) Lower Body Movement C1) Upper Body Press C2) Upper Body Pull D) Weak Area I still use it to...
Coach with Craft, Intent, and Whole‑Person Development
Good coaches going forwards need to focus on craft over technocratic shortcuts, intent in every rep, deep understanding versus superficial optimization, and training the full human rather than isolated metrics or mechanics.
Stop Looking Up During RDLs, Hinge Mastery Advice
If theres one change I can make from the Hinge Mastery course is that people stop looking up on their RDL's. https://t.co/FRZhEn6woL
Staggered RDLs, Not Single RDLs, Build Hamstrings
Single RDLs are a false economy, sure there are few folks who do them well, but for most athletes it’s just an underloaded waste of time. Staggered is the way to go. If you want hamstrings like bridge cables you...
Choose Loaded Jumping Over Cable Ballet for Better Golf
How to sell proper exercise to golfers 🏌️♂️ ⛳️ ⬇️ Something as simple as exercise selection could be limiting your golf performance and thus your scores & subsequently earnings. Loaded Jumping > Cable Ballet https://t.co/sRUcZKfKH1
COVID-Era Arm Superset: Squats, KB Curls, Ring Curls
Little Arm superset from Covid days I never let go of. Squatted KB Curls and Ring Curls. Because all I had was those two things. https://t.co/usbrXQKe1I
Progress RDLs: From Basics to Unilateral and Speed
Quick 1 Min Dive into how to progress RDL / Hinge from learning to unilateral usage to higher speed options. https://t.co/osrPlzgZkc
Progressive Hinge Mastery: From Foam Roller to Barbell
An important pattern I teach my juniors is effective hinging, it doesn’t appear in a vacuum put a progression process of typically... Bodyweight/foam roller hinge ➡️ Dowel Hinge ➡️ Barbell RDL I can spot the kids where coach just...
Transient Hardships Demand Persistence; Inaction Equals Stagnation
Understand that even at its worst, these things are transient. Persist and things will improve. Inaction is a small death.
Master the Barbell Hinge, Unlock Diverse Movement Exploration
RDL / Hinge variations are an opportunity to explore movement expression in a way that be tailored to your athletes and clients needs. But getting the barbell hinge down is the first step, then hinges of all types become an...
Hinge Mastery Course Gains NSCA Approval for CEUs
Announcement: The Hinge Mastery Course is now @NSCA Approved for 0.7 CEUs Grab the course ⬇️ Hinge Mastery Course https://t.co/crjECpcwqT https://t.co/AYgbB8dNP4
Elevate Rear Heel in Staggered RDL for Proper Form
Staggered stance RDL should be rear heel elevated. A flat heel straightens the supporting leg which can posteriorly tilt the pelvis, tension hamstring killing ROM. Load the non working leg more defeating the point of stgrd stance which is to...
Aquatic Training Boosts Athletic Performance, Study Shows
The Impact of Aquatic Training on Athletic Performance ... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/jZRpdg2aOP
Stay Fresh, Optimistic, Creative to Guard Mental Hygiene
This why part of maintaining good mental hygiene is staying fresh, optimistic and creative. They want you tired and demoralised.
Boys Squad Learns On‑Course Nutrition and Hydration
Morning with @EnglandGolf East Region Boys Squad. On course nutrition & hydration strategies ahead of the coming season. https://t.co/JbImVUDBj4
Deliberate Elite Training Essential to Avoid Mediocre AI
"We’re at the hinge point. Either we treat training like the high-performer treats nutrition and training, deliberate, sourced from the best, recovered properly or we accept a future of increasingly capable but fundamentally mediocre intelligence. Smooth, confident, and hollow. Like...
Elite Training: Fundamentals over Flashy Performance Hype
Sprints, sleds, jumps, bounds, throws. Push, pull, squat, hinge. It’s almost as if fundamental reality of elite sports performance training. is betrayed by the performative nature of what is promoted as elite performance training. https://t.co/ksdfTPmsl5
Neglecting Precise Grip and Stance Undermines Bar Mechanics
'A precise setup correct grip, stance, bar path, and torso positioning ensures proper mechanics. But many don't often put that much care or attention into barcraft.'
Chains Boost Concentric Rate of Force Development
Lifting with chains back on the menu. Concentric RFD significantly greater using chains than with just free weights. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/t42bcbreDC
FDA Approval Could Ignite Peptide Boom and Doping Grey Zone
Peptide space is going to blowup if FDA approves it. Interesting grey area for sports doping.
Trap Bar Strength Rises, Targeting 300kg by Year-End
Little top single from today’s session. Trapbar coming back nicely. Hopefully hit 300kg again by year end. https://t.co/S8P5r5HFNt
Hand‑Supported Split Squat: Top Choice for Unilateral Strength
When it comes to unilateral strength there aren’t many finer options than the hand supported split squat. https://t.co/YKy8WiUBaF
Listening to High‑energy Music Boosts Pre‑workout Routine
Pro tip: Vibing to bangers should be an important part of your pre routine. https://t.co/wAmyenY8dO
Hip Hinge: The Forgotten Foundation of Training
In a world obsessed with flashy exercises, complex programs, and quick fixes, one fundamental movement has quietly disappeared from most training floors: the proper hip hinge.
Stubborn Consistency Beats Motivation and Hype
I’ve always found stubborn consistency is what actually carries you through the dark, not motivation, not hype. https://t.co/RJQWJ3bA4V
England Golf Squad Embraces Strength, Conditioning, Nutrition Revolution
Good to spend some time with England Golf east region squad yesterday. Big reflection was how motivated on S&C and nutrition the squad is. Culturally golf has transformed so much and the change is showing up in how athletic the...
Neck Training Boosts Core Power and Overall Strength
Train the neck hard and irradiation spreads: stronger traps, tighter core, locked shoulders, better force through the whole chain. It’s not just protection it upgrades the system. Bonus? A thick, developed neck simply looks stronger and more capable. https://t.co/pyfiZS4v9u
Small Choices Define Mastery, Not Grand Gestures
The real craft is in the small decisions: the extra set you didn’t skip, the cue you actually applied, the recovery you didn’t negotiate away.
Optimism and Self‑Belief: Modern Acts of Rebellion
In this day and age optimism and backing your self is a form of rebellion.
Skipping Fundamentals Undermines Athletes’ Long‑Term Intensification
Part of the pain I see in modern coaching is a lack of mastery of fundamentals and an even greater reluctance to admit it. I see a lot of bad hinging for instance as coaches want to jump steps in...
Boost Golf Speed with Intent and Reserve Gap
Intent & speed reserve are two crucial concepts for golfers wanting to be faster. Swinging with maximum intent (trying to “kill the ball” or swing as fast as possible) recruits high-threshold motor units and teaches your nervous system to fire faster...
Boosted Ritt Hammer’s CHS by 11 Mph in 12 Weeks
Earlier this year I helped for @DPWorldTour player @Ritt_Hammer gain 11mph CHS in just 12 weeks. Here’s how ⬇️ https://t.co/3SO3bHodQq
Cautious Bench Press Progression After Labrum Tear
Still proceeding post labrum tear with bench cautiously slow ramping volume. 5 x 10 and upper back work between sets. https://t.co/rYUFtQ7kdd
Hinge Stores Vertical Energy; Rotation Adds Torque for Swing
Hinge & Rotate. ‘the hinge stores and releases energy vertically, while rotation (body/shoulder/hip turn) generates torque and sequences the swing horizontally and rotationally.’ https://t.co/LZZPScQFJe
Embrace Flexibility: Missing a Gym Day Won’t Derail Progress
Back in the gym this morning after few days off after feeling run down. Front Squats, plenty of pulling & arms. Honestly looking forwards to it. Historically missing a day would have stressed me out. Can’t be an agile...
Greatness Comes From Relentlessly Refining Fundamentals
The difference between good and great is rarely talent. It’s the willingness to keep refining the same basics long after they stop being exciting.
Romanian Deadlifts: Smarter Choice for Most Training Days
The conventional deadlift will always have its place for raw maximal strength tests and powerlifting platforms. But for 95% of training days, the Romanian deadlift is the smarter, more complete choice. It lets you load the posterior chain heavy, gives...
Dubai Real Estate Ads Return—Sign of Normalcy?
I’m getting Dubai real estate ads again does this mean things are back to normal yet guys? https://t.co/tVNTgWPBWS
330kg RDL Shows Hinge Pattern Near Conventional Deadlift
Heres a 330kg RDL for 5. An extreme example of the capacity of the hinge pattern. The Gap between it and conventional deadlift is smaller than you think. https://t.co/jCl8GMoN9q
RDLs Often Turned Into Faulty Squat-Like Lifts
When I see someone, performing a Romanian Deadlift but it’s more of a Bolivian neck extended, lower back rounding, knees bent, bar drifting, back extension squat lift. https://t.co/U8C82FqREi
Rory McIlroy’s Simple Squat‑Push‑Pull Routine Fuels Longevity
Back to back masters winner 🏆 Beauty of Rory’s physical training approach is its simplicity and focus at this point on longevity. Rory @McIlroyRory Keeps it simple. Squat, Push, Pull. https://t.co/xfvEghaKpz