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  • Ankle Mobility

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    An often forgotten joint to mobilize is the ankle. It is key to strength in any squatting movement, particularly pistols or one-legged squats. Here is a great article with practical mobilizations to improve and test your ankle mobility. 10 Exercises To Instantly Improve Ankle Mobility

  • Fixing Hip Mobility

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    Great article on fixing a couple of common hip mobility problems. https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/squats-and-hip-dysfunction-2-common-problems-and-how-to-fix-them

  • Mobility

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    A few weeks ago I posted an article on the differences between flexibility and mobility. This article takes that knowledge to practical application. It discusses ways to achieve permanent improvements in mobility (and it does not involve foam rolling) . This is key to performing well in the gym and in life. Hope you enjoy…

  • H.I.I.T Training Effectiveness

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    A short but informative article on the benefits of HIIT training compared to longer steady work training. This is one of the principles we use to develop the workouts posted here each day. I am all about getting the most bang for your buck, intense training to achieve results in a manageable period of time.…

  • Recovery is Essential!

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    We far to often focus on what we do during out training sessions and pay no attention to what we do the other 23 hours a day. If you want to adapt and improve in your training, you must pay attention to the other 23 hours. This article does a good job of putting some…

  • Methodically Plan to Develop Habits

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    Great article on developing habits that last. Small changes added purposefully add up to life changing habits! What small change are you working on? https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/define-your-habits-by-playing-the-long-game

  • Brute Force REDWOD – 2 Feb 18

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    Remember those deployed, now GET TO WORK! https://www.instagram.com/p/Beskz_MD9Mq/

  • Fueling your Workout

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    Good nutrition should be the cornerstone of your workout plan. This article lays out what macro nutients are essential to fueling your workout before, during, and after. https://breakingmuscle.com/healthy-eating/glycolysis-and-metabolic-optimization-workout-strategies-to-get-the-most-from-your-me

  • Odd Object Training

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    Great background and practical instruction on Odd Object training! https://www.onnit.com/academy/how-to-become-a-strongman-the-5-b-s-of-odd-object-training/

  • Sandbag WOD – Week 3

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    Week 3 #uloo workout. 21-15-9 Reps for time: Front Squat Over the Shoulder Push Press Recommended Weights (Male/Female): RX 70/50 lbs Intermediate 50/30 lbs Beginner 30/20 lbs You should be able to accomplish all of these movements. If you need to scale, change the reps to 15-12-9 first, then scale weight. This workout should take…