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2304, 2012

Gripped Hierarchy

2018-07-27T20:18:05-04:00April 23rd, 2012|0 Comments

Have you wondered: What is the hardest gripper? Where do my grippers lie? What grippers can I get to bridge the gap between what I am closing now and my goal gripper? Questions such as

2004, 2012

High-Tech Training

High-Tech Training

2018-08-05T12:43:51-04:00April 20th, 2012|0 Comments

The Moustache Files The views expressed here are entirely from Russ's moustache. We don't know yet if it is an evil moustache or a good one. We do know that it has a mind of

2703, 2012

Simple, not easy – Throw your way to progress

2012-03-27T14:37:09-04:00March 27th, 2012|0 Comments

Why You Should Incorporate Throws and How To Do It Various throws are a great way to add some movement to someone’s program. There are numerous benefits to throwing, including building explosive strength, reactive strength,

2702, 2012

Bands vs. Chains

Bands vs. Chains

2018-08-05T12:43:15-04:00February 27th, 2012|2 Comments

First off, a disclaimer (almost everything I do requires one): DO NOT -- USE BANDS OR CHAINS IF YOUR TECHNIQUE SUCKS! People are always asking me what the difference is between using bands vs. chains. I

2702, 2012

Super food of the month: Olive Oil

2012-02-27T15:02:32-05:00February 27th, 2012|0 Comments

No, not the cartoon character from Popeye--am I showing my age? I mean olive oil the food. Olive oil is a wonder food, not just a super food. It has many health benefits, including: -

2702, 2012

Simple not easy – Respect your gym

2012-02-27T14:38:36-05:00February 27th, 2012|0 Comments

Respect Your Gym TPS is your gym. We are not in business to cater to your ego. We are in business to deliver a training environment that includes equipment, coaching, and services that will help

2402, 2012

Showing Up

Showing Up

2018-08-05T12:42:24-04:00February 24th, 2012|0 Comments

When the weather is cold and the sweaters are on, it’s easy to let a training session slide here or there. The net result of these "no shows” eventually will add up to a loss

602, 2012

The Cheat Meal

2018-08-04T11:50:05-04:00February 6th, 2012|0 Comments

The cheat meal is a topic of confusion for many. This article is written primarily for the many clients for whom I manage nutrition. They are always asking if it is OK to eat this

3101, 2012

Card Tearing

2018-07-27T20:18:05-04:00January 31st, 2012|0 Comments

I have helped many people tear decks of cards, both in person and through my Card Tearing eBook. When I help people in person, I often see the same error repeated time after time. The hardest

3001, 2012

Simple, not easy – Proper Warmup

2012-01-30T14:40:42-05:00January 30th, 2012|0 Comments

The 3 Most Important Things to Address in Your Warm-Up Nobody really likes to “warm up.” However, a good warm-up will keep you healthy and prepare you for intense activity. There are a number of