Thanksgiving is over. I really hope you enjoyed some time with friends and family and chose not to stress for at least that one day about calories. Now, the holiday is over. The long weekend is over. You’re likely back at home and ready to get back to the grind one last time in 2015. With that … Read More
Month: November 2015
Fat and Happy for Thanksgiving
Eat, nap and be fat and happy for Thanksgiving! The holiday season is upon us, and every year people worry about gaining a few extra pounds. Countless blogs are written to keep to “keep your diet on track” or how to “stick to your macros during the holidays.” You know what? Enjoy the freaking day … Read More
Essential Strength – Kettlebell Swing and Pull-up Program
I’m huge fan of simple. I’ve seen the best results in my training career when clients (or myself) adhere to a simple and progressive training template. Some Training Programs I Love Weighted Pull-up Training Program (a program I posted earlier this year) Fighter Pull-up Training Program (via Pavel) Kettlebells and Deadlifts (via Pavel) When I take a look back … Read More
Wall Sits Stink {and What to do Instead}
The wall-sit is a very common exercise used by athletes and coaches as a regression to the squat, or as a lower body strengthening exercise. You won’t see me selecting wall-sits for my athletes at Skill of Strength. Today I’ll share with you why I have beef with wall-sits and what I use instead! Frankly, I … Read More