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I have big news. Arnold Schwarzenegger did steroids. Oh wait, that’s right. No one cares. But have you ever wondered why?
It’s because his physique and accomplishments are, what we believe to be, unobtainable. We can admire him, just like we can admire Olympians. But the thought of them popping performance enhancing substances akin to [...]
Goals are supposed to shape us. Guide us. Focus us to a specific path. But goals are ideas, not actions. And sadly, most goals ignore our insecurities. Few people would turn down a muscular body with a low body fat. But if this was most people’s goal (and it is), why is everyone so far [...]
I’ve seen a lot of impressive athletes in my day. It’s a little disheartening knowing that I’ll never reach that kind of a level, but hey, I don’t have the genetics – right?
I visit a forum (which will remain anonymous, but some readers will know it to be home) and there used to be [...]
Why Olympic Lifting For Athletes Isn’t As Good As It Sounds
By anthony mychal On July 14, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Hip Extension, Knee Pain, Miscellaneous, Olympic Lifting, Random Thought
Here’s a little video for you today. I thought I’d mix it up and show my face for once. It’s a little precursor to a .PDF I’ll be writing about the same topic. Hope you enjoy.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYLukftHEP0
#1 How many injuries do you have left?
Dan John posted two freebie videos on his blog of an upcomming DVD. One of the concepts he touches on resonated with me — especially considering some of my latest blog posts. Dan says that he has one big injury left [...]
Why You Need To Rethink Your Training
By anthony mychal On July 6, 2011 · 6 Comments · In Athletic Aesthetics, Miscellaneous, Random Thought
Blogging is an adventure. I get ideas in the shower, in the car, and in the middle of the night. It’s been so random that I carry a notebook with me as to not let them get away. As of now, I have five other drafts in this word document – each needing another day [...]
Every three months I get an urge to practice basic gymnastic holds (handstands, planches, levers). I never really get anywhere though. Maybe I’m impatient. Maybe I like barbells better. Regardless, I have much admiration for those that can do a planche. I mean, a push up without hands? Really?
Everytime I search [...]
Dave Tate tells you to look up during a squat. Mark Rippetoe tells you to look down. Dave tells you to keep the elbows under the bar. Mark wants the elbows back. John Meadows stops incline presses early and doesn’t lock out. Jason Ferruggia uses full range of motion.
Everyone has an opinion. Don’t be [...]
There I was. Rolling around on my garage floor like a jackass. I didn’t really know what I was doing, but it felt great.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btzkT1mSY3E
As I practiced my Gray Cook inspired rolling techniques my back cracked in a few places, my thoracic spine was opening up, and I was in a [...]
One of my most enjoyable lectures in college was on synaptogenesis, which is the ability to create new synapses. New synapses=better memory.
I didn’t know why at the time, but it resonated with me more than the obesity laden drivel that infested most classes.
Not long ago, researchers thought synaptogenesis was impossible. But they realized [...]
