Finding a way to increase your chin-ups, along with all other upper body bodyweight movements, are usually seen as the hardest to progress. The muscle responsible for chin-ups include the lats, rhomboids, trapezius group, posterior deltoids, and biceps along with some...
In an industry that is now built through social media where we only advertise the crazy, sexualized, and positive-news-only, it is hard to navigate who has their eggs in order. It’s difficult to find a strength coach mentor or person of authority that doesn’t have...
Strength training for tennis serve performance on the court can significantly alter the outcome of any tennis match. A combination of placement, accuracy, spin, and speed can setup a point for the server. Serve velocity and upper body strength hold high correlations...
What I’ve noticed as a performance coach and personal trainer is clear as day: tennis players need strength training. I’m here to promote the idea of why tennis players need strength training by breaking down the why, the how, and the when. That...
Using heel wedges or slant boards for squats is not a new thing, however a lot of people get it wrong as to how to use them properly. They are primarily used for squats, but can be used a lot of other exercises including RDL’s, split squats, and pushups. To be...
The following is going to sound a bit biased. Single leg skater squats are the best single leg exercise for building muscle and strength. We’re about to get into why I am so biased against this movement and why no matter where you are, which gym you workout at,...
