Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Athlete Weight Room Preparation
by Bret Contreras January 02, 2015
Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Athlete Weight Room Preparation Robert A. Panariello MS, PT, ATC, CSCS Professional Physical Therapy Professional Athletic Performance Center New York, New York During my...
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Should Strength and Conditioning Professionals Attempt to Incorporate “Everything” into Their Training Program Design?
by Bret Contreras June 05, 2014
Robert A. Panariello MS, PT, ATC, CSCS Professional Physical Therapy Professional Athletic Performance Center New York, New York In a recent conversation with my good friend Hall of Fame Strength...
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Are All Hip Extension Exercises Created Equal?
by Bret Contreras August 02, 2013
Earlier this year I got a paper published in the SCJ titled, Are All Hip Extension Exercises Created Equal (click to download). I’m very proud of this paper and feel that it’s...
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Strength & Conditioning Programming Flow Chart
by Bret Contreras August 01, 2013
I drew this out today to help people determine how they should train. It’s a strength & conditioning programming flowchart. Tomorrow I’ll explain some of it including what maintenance mode...
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How I Broke a Stubborn Record
by Bret Contreras July 19, 2013
Today’s article is a guest post from Will Vatcher. I found it quite interesting as I’d never seen anyone train specifically for a broad jump record. If you recall, Will...
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Machines vs. Free Weights: More Research is Needed
by Bret Contreras July 15, 2013
The machines versus free weights debate has literally been going on for decades. Certain key figures that spearheaded this controversy, such as Arthur Jones, didn’t do a good job of...
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Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Olympic Style Weightlifting
by Bret Contreras April 09, 2013
Today’s article is a guest-blog by Rob Panariello, a regular contributor to this site. Rob wrote an excellent article pertaining to Olympic lifts and improved athletic performance. I hope you...
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Tips on Olympic Weightlifting
by Bret Contreras January 14, 2013
I’ve got a nice interview for you from Wil Fleming on the topic of Olympic Weightlifting. Wil just released a DVD titled Complete Olympic Lifting – it’s currently 40% off...
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Sprinting Lessons
by Bret Contreras January 10, 2013
Today I’ve got a kickass blogpost for all strength coaches, track & field coaches, and sprinters. This post is a compilation of insight and reflections provided to me by UK...
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Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: The Large Athlete and the Training Program Design
by Bret Contreras January 04, 2013
Here’s another article from Rob Panariello, a regular guest-poster on this blog. I’m sure you’ll like it! Robert A. Panariello MS, PT, LATC, CSCS Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy...
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Considerations in Elbow Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (G.I.R.D.), It Effects More Than Just the Shoulder
by Bret Contreras October 25, 2012
Today’s guest-post is an excellent article from Rob Panariello, a regular guest contributor to my blog. Enjoy! “Considerations in Elbow Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit...
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Is The Maximal Effort Method Killing Our Athletes?
by Bret Contreras June 07, 2012
Today’s article is a guest blog by Anthony Mychal. Personally, I’m a “maximal strength” guy to the bone, but I enjoy hearing various arguments from other coaches. A while back...
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Think Foam Rolling and Breathing Training Don’t Work? Think Again! BIG new research studies that you need to be aware of!
by Bret Contreras May 12, 2012
A couple of awesome studies have recently emerged and I want to alert my fitness friends about the news. One of the article pertains to foam rolling, and the other...
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Considerations in Athletic Performance Enhancement Training: How Much Strength Do Our Athletes Need?
by Bret Contreras January 23, 2012
Today’s post is an excellent guestblog by Rob Panariello. I won’t introduce Rob as I’ve interviewed him in the past and posted a couple of guestblogs from him in the...
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Shoulder and Feet Elevated Hip Thrusts: Simultaneous Knee Flexion and Hip Extension?
by Bret Contreras October 11, 2011
I bet you never thought of shoulder-and-feet-elevated hip thrusts as simultaneous knee flexion and hip extension exercises did you? In this video I discuss some of the biomechanics behind shoulder-and-feet...
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The Single Leg RDL
by Bret Contreras September 22, 2011
I filmed a video discussing the single leg RDL. I believe it’s a very important exercise for many reasons. First of all, a couple of studies have shown that sensorimotor training...
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The Rear-Leg Abducted Single Leg Deadlift
by Bret Contreras August 03, 2011
Here is a new type of deadlift that I came up with after watching a Dean Somerset blog where he showed a dumbbell version which is slightly different. Dean’s dumbell...
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Werner Gunthor
by Bret Contreras July 31, 2011
Here is an intriguing 4-part series on the training of Werner Gunthor; a former Swiss track & field athlete and owner of the 5th best shot put in track &...
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Banned In The USA: A Renegade Approach To Learning The Olympic Lifts
by Bret Contreras July 20, 2011
Today’s post is by a friend of mine named Nick Horton. Nick is an Olympic weightlifting coach out of Portland, Oregon. I’ve found Nick to be very intelligent, humble, and...
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Great New Single Leg Hip Thrust Idea!
by Bret Contreras May 11, 2011
This idea comes from Eirik Forlie and it’s a great one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEH8zot0xjg I’ve written in the past about exercises that require simultaneous hip extension and hip flexion under load. This is...
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