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The Mother of Invention


New inventions. They’re great little things, aren’t they? Where would our society be if it wasn’t for some creative thinkers who decided to develop ideas for things like penicillin, beer, rock and roll, cell phones, weightlifting sh... Continue reading
What We Can Learn From Pitchers About Shoulder Health


A professional pitcher’s arm can rotate up to 2500 degrees per second during a pitch, one of the fastest recorded human motions. To slow the arm down requires a force of approximately one half the pitcher’s body weight on some very small ... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 2: General Strength for Weightlifters


Last month’s topic was the importance of general physical preparation (GPP). This month, we will focus on the significance of general strength. Many lay people misinterpret weightlifting as a technical sport, meaning its all technique requiring... Continue reading
The Laws of Adiposity: A Book Excerpt


What follows is a sample chapter from Gary Taubes’ newest book, Why We Get Fat: And What To Do About It. The fate of the laboratory rat is rarely enviable. The story I’m about to tell offers no exception. Still, we can learn from the r... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 76


Quick Chicken & Greens Here is a quick meal that takes advantage of some convenient foods from Trader Joe's. If you don't live near a Trader Joe's, you can always use fresh, local ingredients--an even better choice! We'll also put the pressure... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 75


Mike Asks: I have been swinging kettlebells for about forty years. I have old Milo kettlebells that were at least forty years old back when I started. I have a pretty good collection of old books, magazines and "courses" going back more tha... Continue reading
One and One and One Is Three (And Other Complicated Ideas About Power Snatches)


A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in a bar with my wife and some friends of ours. We were listening to a band that played mostly classic rock from the late sixties and seventies (my kind of stuff), and this group had their act nailed down tight. ... Continue reading
The Mental Aspects of the Handstand


Exploring and developing the mental aspects of the handstand can help you develop more confidence and consistency. Call it “clutch,” or whatever you want, but focus and mental control can mean the difference between accomplishing-or not a... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 1: General Physical Preparation (GPP) for Weightlifters


All coaches would like to see their athletes perform their best on the day of competition. A comprehensive, well-planned training program will ensure the best possible results. It is up to the coach to best prepare athletes not only through physical ... Continue reading
Kinesio Tape 101: An Interview With Chiropractors Dr. Ed La Cara & Dr. Ken Cooper


I had never even heard of kinesio tape until I hyperextended my knee, which created a domino cascade by irritating surrounding muscles. I went to a sports massage therapist and then a chiropractor, and both used RockTape, one of several major brands ... Continue reading
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