I recently wrote about toughness after reading Jay Bilas' book and meeting him in April. Since then, I've been looking deeper into toughnes...| bc-strength.blogspot.com
It's always great to see my clients sign letters of intent on national signing day, and this year was no different. It's a culmination of significant hard work and support, and it validates the years athletes and their families spend training, traveling and competing in order to someday compete at the college level.| Bryan Christopher
As a former baseball coach who counseled players about college recruiting, I often told eager kids that "if you're good, scouts and coaches will find you." It sounds too simple, but I still believe that if you separate yourself on the field, someone will take an interest.| Bryan Christopher
It's very difficult to find products that truly capture the holiday spirit, but the folks over at EliteFTS get it right every year. | Bryan Christopher
EliteFTS published one my articles today about in-season training programs. Thanks to all the athletes and coaches who helped shape my programming philosophy!| Bryan Christopher
Regardless of my clients' goals, I always seem to spend more time coaching the squatting movements than any other exercise. It's amazing how such a simple (and effective) movement can be so difficult, and while correcting it requires a unique combination of assessment, analysis and instruction for each athlete, there are some universals worth sharing to help you move better, lose weight, and get strong. | Bryan Christopher
I've been a competitive athlete all my life. I played a variety of | Bryan Christopher
I issue all my athletes a disclaimer when they begin training with me: As much as we all want to look good in front of the mirror, it's the muscles in the back of the body that generate power when running, jumping, hitting, throwing, tackling and touchdown dancing. Therefore, we spend most of our time strengthening the muscles you can't see in the mirror.| Bryan Christopher
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For years, Wake Forest University strength and conditioning coach Ethan Reeve has organized and hosted the North Carolina Strength Coaches Association's annual clinic. | Bryan Christopher
Planning a new workout routine for the new year?| Bryan Christopher
'Tis the off-season for baseball players, which means it's time to get big, strong and fast.| Bryan Christopher
How much is getting stronger worth to you?| Bryan Christopher
I was back in India for Thanksgiving and trained at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai a few times. Just like last time, I enjoyed the unique environment more than the training sessions themselves.| Bryan Christopher
We've all been there: You've trained for a few years and know how to get stronger. You set your sights on a new PR and carefully plan your training. You get tired, sore and stiff but never miss a session. You follow your own (and everyone else's) good advice and take a week off. When max day finally arrives you turn your music up loud, load the bar and attack...only to get stapled by the same weight you tried weeks before.| Bryan Christopher
I wrote about toughness after reading Jay Bilas' book and meeting him in April. Since then, I've been looking deeper into toughness and strength sports by asking teammates, friends, colleagues and clients a simple question:| Bryan Christopher
This is my most basic shoulder routine for throwers and athletes with shoulder issues. It's not new or fancy, but these three simple exercises will strengthen the rotator cuff, depress the scapula and correct imbalances that develop from excessively internally rotating the shoulder (throwing, benching or hunching over a computer all day). Use them as a warm-up or as assistance exercises after your main lifts. | Bryan Christopher
I recently wrote about toughness after reading Jay Bilas' book and meeting him in April. Since then, I've been looking deeper into toughness and strength sports by asking teammates, friends, colleagues and clients a simple question:| Bryan Christopher
One exercise I use to build upper body strength is the close grip bench press. I like it for several reasons: | Bryan Christopher
I recently wrote about toughness after reading Jay Bilas' book and meeting him in April. Since then, I've been looking deeper into toughness and strength sports by asking teammates, friends, colleagues and clients a simple question: | Bryan Christopher
Anyone familiar with the Westside method has likely experienced this first hand, but my athletes continue to find it so dumbfounding that it's worth sharing.| Bryan Christopher
I often work with clients frustrated with their stalled progress in the olympic lifts. Eliminating the "shrug" at the top of the pull is one of my go-to corrections. Here are three reasons why:| Bryan Christopher
I recently wrote about toughness after reading Jay Bilas' book and | Bryan Christopher
As the Crossfit craze continues to grow, so does the revitalization of the olympic lifts. But should athletes (let alone the general population) perform the lifts?| Bryan Christopher
Observe a high school or college-level baseball practice this summer and I'll bet you spend part of your time watching players jog along the warning track from foul pole to foul pole for what seems like forever.| Bryan Christopher
It's always great to see my clients sign letters of intent on national signing day, and this year was no different. It's a culmination of significant hard work and support, and it validates the years athletes and their families spend training, traveling and competing in order to someday compete at the college level.| bc-strength.blogspot.com
I had the privilege of meeting ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas Tuesday night when he visited Durham and discus...| bc-strength.blogspot.com