This episode is all about strength training, and specifically embracing the grinds. The grinds are lifts such as deadlift, pressing variations and squats. While most people think that the grinds are pretty easy exercises to execute, it all changes when the weights get heavy . In this episode, we discuss all things grinds including: Technique … Read More
This episode is all about comparing body part splits and total body training – two fairly different training styles. Body parts splits have been around for decades and one of the main reasons was due to the popularity of bodybuilding. Within the last 20 years, total body training has become incredibly popular . In this … Read More
This episode is all about the Beast Tamer and Iron Maiden challenge. If you are not familiar with this challenge, here’s a link to StrongFirst to learn more. The three events are a strict military press, a strict tactical pullup, and a pistol. Men lift a 48kg kettlebell to become Beast Tamers. Women earn their Iron Maiden … Read More
This episode is all about Iron Cardio. Brett and Mike dig deep into this style of training and cover topics including: Physiological adaptations of iron cardio Physiological adaptations of traditional cardiovascular exercise The difference between iron cardio and traditional cardiovascular exercise Programming options Pros and potential cons How to categorize upper body, lower body and/or … Read More
Today’s Minimum Effective Dose episode is all about the kettlebell windmill exercise. In this episode we discuss all things related to the windmill including: Movement prerequisites Hip anatomy and how it plays a role in performing the windmill Tips to find your stance Teaching progressions Coaching cues Programming considerations And so much more! If you’ve … Read More
This episode is all about minimalistic training. The MED team discusses various topics around minimalistic training such as: Program design The beauty of simplicity Time management Lifestyle and recreational activities How to integrate barbell, kettlebell and and bodyweight training into your training regimen As always, there are movie quotes, shenanigans and plenty of laughs and … Read More
In this episode of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast, Mike and Brett dig deep into the kettlebell clean and press. In this episode, the team discusses various topics related to the clean and press such as: Shoulder mobility Scapular mechanics The importance of the thoracic spine, when pressing overhead How different shoulder anatomy impacts pressing … Read More
You don’t know squat! But you will soon… In this episode of the Minimum Effective Dose, we’re talking all about squatting. We go over the squat as an exercise, the movement of squatting and the key differences between the two. Mike and Brett discuss several aspects of the squat including: Progressions Movement competency and prerequisites Coaching … Read More
In this episode of the Minimum Effective Dose, we’re dissecting the pull-up. Mike and Brett discuss various topics surrounding the pull-up such as: Biomechanics Functional anatomy Progressions and regressions Strategies for group training and personal training Programming considerations If you are a huge fan of pull-ups (and want more movie quotes) don’t miss this episode! … Read More
In this episode, we dive into the 1 arm push-up and the 1 arm /1 leg push-up exercises. The 1 arm push-up variation is a fantastic demonstration of total body tension and upper body strength. This is not one of those exercises you can dive right into. These bodyweight exercises require strength, coordination, determination and … Read More