Science of Hybrid Training: How to Balance Lifting & Running

Science of Hybrid Training: How to Balance Lifting & Running

Training

Bench 100kg in the morning, run 10km in the afternoon. Sounds good, right? The trainee that can lift and run well earns my respect, as they have exhibited physical prowess in two disciplines, which is no easy feat. This is referred to as ‘hybrid training’, which has...
Understanding Scapula Positioning For Pressing Exercises

Understanding Scapula Positioning For Pressing Exercises

Training

Scapula positioning is very often neglected, despite it making a pretty big difference to your pressing exercises, and when we coach people to better scapula positioning on their pressing, they usually see a pretty substantial return on investment. With resistance...
Understanding Carrying Angle

Understanding Carrying Angle

Training

Carrying angle is an interesting anatomical phenomenon or anatomical variation that occurs between individuals, especially between men and women. The carrying angle is effectively the angle between the line that runs from the shoulder down through the centre of the...
Understanding Momentum and Inertia On Cable Machines

Understanding Momentum and Inertia On Cable Machines

Training

Momentum and inertia may not be things you typically think about when you are designing a training program or are actually performing an exercise. However, momentum and inertia are actually quite important things to consider when discussing exercise. So, while this...