Performance Archives - Page 5 of 16 - Dr. John Rusin - Exercise Science & Injury Prevention

30 07, 2018

5 Staple Single Arm Dumbbell Rows You Should Be Doing
The Best Row Variations For A Bigger Stronger Back & Healthy Shoulders

2018-07-30T15:57:46-05:00By Dr. John Rusin|

The King of All Rows If your goal is to develop a strong and muscular back that looks as good as it performs, you better damn well place an emphasis on the row. The single arm dumbbell row and its many variations provide the cornerstone of smart back training, and facilitate a [...]

23 07, 2018

Maximizing The Force-Velocity Curve For Power & Strength Development
What You Don't Know About Training FORCE Is Killing Your Gains

2018-07-23T16:57:47-05:00By Dr. Jonathan Mike|

Training The Forgotten Force-Velocity Curve Let’s face it, when it comes to maximizing performance in the gym and on the field, most athletes and coaches have no idea how to actually train to develop true strength and power capacities, let alone how to manipulate force and velocity. While strength and power training [...]

16 07, 2018

The Ultimate Guide To Biohacking The Perfect Night’s Sleep
The Top 20 Science Backed Strategies for Optimizing SLEEP

2018-10-31T12:06:33-05:00By Kevin Masson|

Sleep Better, Recover Faster, Perform Optimally Do you find yourself always tired, burned out and under performing in the gym and at the office? A majority of people will answer hell yes, as chronic fatigue is a silent killer that is becoming a monumental problem in today's high paced plugged in society. [...]

8 07, 2018

5 Exercises To Instantly Improve Shoulder Mobility

2018-07-08T13:36:25-05:00By Jack Hanrahan|

The Most Common Pain In Fitness... According to current injury incidence trends, the longstanding king of pain and dysfunction, notorious generalized non-specific lower back pain syndrome, is no longer the most common pain complaint among the active population. It may come to a surprise to many, but surely a confirmation for many [...]

2 07, 2018

5 Foam Rolling Myths Debunked
Setting The Record Straight On True Foam Rolling Facts and Fiction

2019-04-15T07:38:47-05:00By Dr. John Rusin|

Setting The Foam Rolling Record Straight Ah, the rise of the roller! If you showed someone a foam roller in a gym 20 years ago, they'd give you a dumbfounded look and direct you to the free weights section of the gym where people actually train. Today? You'd be hard pressed to [...]

19 06, 2018

These 5 Lifting Crutches Are Killing Your Gains
The Truth About Belts, Olympic Lifting Shoes, Straps and More...

2018-06-19T15:23:37-05:00By Dr. John Rusin|

Ditch Your Dependency on Lifting Equipment The fluffy functional training gurus will tell you not to use them. Die-hard strength sport athletes and ego driven meatheads have made them a mandatory part of everyday training. But when it comes to using accessory lifting equipment like weight belts, straps, sleeves, wraps and Olympic [...]

4 06, 2018

Fix Your Ankle Mobility In Five Minutes
A Systematic 5-Step Approach To Unlocking Your Ankle Mobility For Good

2018-06-04T19:31:29-05:00By Dr. John Rusin|

Unlock Those Ankles Once And For All Poor ankle mobility has been blamed for damn near everything in the weight room, especially in lifters and athletes that are chronically hurt and move like shit. This widespread nostalgia for ankle mobility has lead us to do some crazy ass things in order to [...]

28 05, 2018

How Getting Injured Can Make You A Better Coach
We ALL Have Dealt With Injuries. But Only The Best Coaches Learn From Them.

2018-05-28T17:12:41-05:00By Justin Ochoa|

I couldn’t even hold my son on his second birthday. I couldn’t rock my younger, newborn son to sleep or even put him in his crib. I couldn’t help my wife with the daily tasks of being a parent, spouse and homeowner. I couldn’t demonstrate proper exercise form to my athletes. When [...]

15 05, 2018

The Science Behind Compression Technology For Performance Recovery
Do Compression Socks, Tights and Boots Really Work To Enhance Recovery?

2018-05-15T09:28:17-05:00By Kevin Masson|

Does Compression Help Expedite Recovery? Compression garments are quickly becoming very popular for both gym users and athletes alike, for aesthetics, comfort and also their aid in recovery. For the athlete, the crucial point is that compression garments can help them to recover much quicker from their activities, thus promoting better performance. [...]

7 05, 2018

The Perfect Training System To Get Brutally Strong
The Functional Conjugate Method For Power & Strength Development

2019-07-03T14:31:20-05:00By Jason Brown|

The Legendary Conjugate Method For Strength Development It's no mystery that Louie Simmons has produced some of the strongest powerlifters in the world and anyone that has been in the trenches for a decent amount of time has more than likely heard of Westside Barbell. Many think that Louie Simmons' Conjugate Method [...]

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