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Author: Mike Perry
Can you write up a program for me?
When I meet people and they know what I do for a living, this is what happens. New Person- You are a strength coach, can you write me a program? I have been stuck lately and I am not sure what to do. Can you help? Me- Yes, I can help. I need some background … Read More
The Ultimate warm-up- The Skill of Strength 20/20 Movement Prep
This warm-up is simple. 20 exercises, 20 reps and it takes roughly 20 minutes. This prep was designed to improve mobility, flexibility, increase work capacity and improve muscular endurance. It was based off of 100’s of FMS screens and the goal is to address weak links and imbalances commonly found in athletes. This is a … Read More
Why you suck at pull-ups :)
Pull-ups are IMO one of the best body weight strength training exercises out there. I’ve witnessed tens of thousands of pull-ups in my day, some good and some bad…mostly bad. Why do people suck at pull-ups? Because they practice sucking at pull-ups. Do they suck on purpose? Is their primary goal to suck at pull-ups? … Read More
Intermittent fasting and todays workout
I just started intermittent fasting as my eating regimen. Here is my basic plan, I eat my normal food intake but from 12 noon to 8pm. I basically eat for 8 hours and fast for 16 hours. During my morning fast I sip some amino acids and take fish oil to control my blood sugar … Read More
Man vs. Mountain…Mountain wins
I went mountain biking with my wife last weekend at Ahern State Park in Laconia, NH. Here was my attempt at a knarly hill. I lost this battle but I will win the war. This is pretty entertaining ;)http://www.youtube.com/get_player
Another solid day
Still feeling pretty good 20k arm bar 5×5 5×5 Bodyweight pistols 5×5 DB chest press85,90,95,100,105 prep is the key 🙂
Feeling better :)
Feeling better today, still a bit achy but slow and steady wins the race Z mobility drills w/focus on high payoffs 😉 Deadlift 5×5135, 185, 195, 205, 225 These felt light with no lower back problems Weighted Pullups 5×5all done w/a 24k kettlebell I am hoping to get some swings in later today
A few thoughts on training young athletes
I am lucky to have the opportunity to train young athletes. I especially enjoy training high school athletes. I have been asked by several trainers/parents and coaches how to introduce strength training to their kids. If you are in the business of training/coaching young athletes here are five things that I suggest you nail down … Read More
Coach vs Critic, which one are you?
I train athletes of all ages. I love to teach and mentor my athletes. When someone leaves me they should have learned something, if they didn’t then I feel as if I didn’t teach them properly. Some athletes are easier than others but my goal is to educate. There are many Strength Coaches out there … Read More