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If you’ve ever had low back pain, raise your hand. Go ahead. If you didn’t raise your hand, you may be part of that lucky 10% of the population who have never had the joy of lower back issues. Or maybe you can’t because it hurts your back to raise your hand, but you just…
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In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey crew, long time listener, third time caller, Chris calling in got a question for you today about range of motion. You guys talked a lot about doing exercises through your own individual full range of…
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The supplement industry is a dark place, full of dreams, outlandish claims, and bogus promises. Some things are pure snake oil, while others if not used properly can be potentially dangerous. When it comes to regulation by the FDA, supplements are treated as food and given the “safe until proven unsafe” treatment (as opposed to…
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I’m going to let you in on a little secret: No one is born fast or slow, they are just waiting to get faster. Speed is trainable Speed is coachable Speed can be developed. expanded, and improved upon. Now, I’m not saying you can develop the same level of speed as a world record-holding athlete.…
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The barbell back squat is the cornerstone movement of the Power Athlete Methodology. All of our programs get a heavy dose of squatting each week. While we are firm facilitators of this toes forward tool, some of our higher skill level programs like Field Strong and Jacked Street take the back squat a step further…
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Power Athlete’s Field Strong program is currently working through a bridge week in preparation for the new Post Activation Potentiation (PAP) cycle. Bridge weeks are all about movement selection. Movements we prescribe either target common limitations, like trunk strength or foot health, will be relied on heavily in an upcoming cycle, or are new and…
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Sometimes, the only way to fix a system is by taking a hard reset. Our current nationwide lockdown has effectively shuttered the doors of commercial gyms everywhere, some permanently. Globo gym trainers and coaches who have been burning the candle at both ends have seen these flames quickly and suddenly blown out. Reflection is a…
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The foot is arguably the most important system in sport and in training. It’s literally where the rubber meets the road; as long as you are wearing shoes with rubber soles, and standing on the road. Shoes have taken a foothold in our society as a fashion statement neglecting our “form follows function” principle. Companies…
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Hi guys, I have been a fan of Johnnie WOD for along time now…but with gyms closing and me not having my own equipment…I am wondering if you all could recommend a good training program that I can do from home with just a kettlebell and not much else. Hope you are well and thank…
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Major shoe companies have done an effective job marketing the message that all shoes are designed to be healthy for your feet, to improve your performance, and can enhance your movement. Unfortunately, this is 100% FALSE. In fact, they f**k your feet. It’s amazing how much power and influence the big brand shoe industry has…
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