How To Get Started Lifting Weights – The Squat Pattern
Since the squat is my all-time favorite exercise, I have decided to talk about that pattern first in this series of articles on resistance training. As I said in my previous post, squats are a great...
View ArticleMy Group Fitness Page On WeightTraining.com
Hey everyone! Just a quick announcement. I have recently partnered with WeightTraining.com for their new iPhone app which is being released today, January 7th. You can go HERE to check out the...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Week of 3/31/13
Sunday, March 31, 2013 So, the plan was to get up this afternoon and do some sprints on the Airdyne before showering and heading back to work… but the almost 60o temps and sunshine totally made me...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Week of 4/7/13
Sunday, April 7, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Standing Hurdle Jumps – 24 in, 28 in, 32 in, 32 in This week was a little bit of a standing hurdle jump deload so no 36 in hops for me today. 2)...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Week of 4/14/13
Before I get into this week’s training log, I have to give a huge congratulations to all of the ladies who lifted in the SPF Women’s Power Weekend at The Sweatt Shop in Cincinnati, OH last weekend....
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Week of 4/21/13
An insanely busy work schedule this week has left me with little time to do anything else. I have been getting my training in, but I swear I have done some of it in my sleep. So, bear with me on...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Week of May 6 – New Program!!
This week starts my new program! It will look very similar to my last one. Zach Moore says since I am getting more into the competition training, I need to keep hammering the primary lifts and work...
View ArticleMy Interview With Beautiful Badass, Nia Shanks
I recently included Nia Shanks in my “5 Female Bloggers You Should Be Following” and for good reason. I believe she has a great philosophy when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. Nia...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Birthday Week
Sunday, May 12, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Standing Hurdle Jumps 3×1 2) Sumo DL 3×5, 2×1 – 155 lb, 170 lb x2, 185 lb, 200 lb 3) Paused SSB Back Squats 3×5 – 95 lb, 100 lb, 105 lb 4a) GHR...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Keep On Keeping On
Sunday, May 19, 2013 Dynamic Warmup Airdyne Sprints Turkish Getups Cooldown and Breathing Monday, May 20, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Standing Hurdle Jumps 3×1 2) Sumo DL 3×3, 2×1 – 170 lb,...
View ArticleSTOP Arching Your Back! Learn To Use Your Abs With These Two Cues
One of my goals as a coach is to help my clients feel better through efficient and proper movement. I am big on making sure my clients utilize good technique and helping them build body awareness that...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: 5/3/1 Week
Sunday, May 26, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Standing Hurdle Jumps 3×1 2) Sumo DL 5/3/1 – 170 lb, 190 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb 3) Paused SSB Back Squats 2×5 – 105 lb, 115 lb 4a) GHR 3×10 4b) 1/2...
View ArticleDo You Experience Knee Pain While Squatting? Here Are Some Possible Reasons...
It was 2009, one year after my second unsuccessful knee surgery, and I finally felt good about my knee function. I had spent many years obsessing over my knee pain. It was preventing me from being...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: 5 Weeks Out and Words of Wisdom from 95 Year Old Twins
I got back home from spending a few days in Florida with some extended family late yesterday afternoon. I had an absolutely fantastic time celebrating the 95th birthday of my late Mamaw’s identical...
View Article“Fold Over”– One of My Favorite Cues For Hip Dominant Exercises
I have talked on my blog numerous times about the importance of keeping a neutral spine, especially during heavy lifting. Not only is a neutral spine position more likely to keep you injury free, but...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: New ZMF Apparel!!
Sunday, June 30, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Back Squats 3×1 – 155 lb (belt), 175 lb (belt and knee wraps), 190 lb (belt and knee wraps) OMG! This was the first time putting the ol’ knee...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Some Good Lifting and A Family Friendly Hooter’s?
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Sumo DL work up to a heavy single – 185 lb, 205 lb, 225 lb, 245 lb, 225 lb 245 lb is a PR for me! I was super pumped. You can see in the video...
View ArticleEmme’s Training Log: Meet Week!
Sunday, July 21, 2013 Foam Rolling and Dynamic Warmup 1) Sumo DL 135 lb x3, 160 lb x1x2, 185 lb x1x2 2) Competition Bench Press 45 lb x8, 65 lb x3, 80 lb x1x2, 90 lb x1 3) DB Incline Bench 2×8 4) Tall...
View ArticleLearn How To Properly Lock Out A Deadlift, Squat, and Hip Thrust
Bret Contreras is definitely a popular figure these days in the strength and conditioning world and for good reason. He runs a great blog and puts out a monthly research review with Chris Beardsley...
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