Author Archive

  • EFS Classic: The Intermediate Deadlift Cycle

    EFS Classic: The Intermediate Deadlift Cycle

    The deadlift may be the purest test of strength in the iron game. Heavy weight. On the floor. Must pick it up. In the beginning, you can follow just about any routine and make decent progress. Heavy sets of five have worked for more than a few lifters. However, once you get to the elite level, you must carefully plan your training cycle and figure out exactly which accessory lifts help drive your deadlift up.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    You’ve got questions? He’s got the answers to get you back under the bar.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    You’ve got questions? He’s got the answers to get you back under the bar.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    The Rehab Guy: Q&A

    You've got questions? He's got the answers to get you back under the bar.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Dear Rehab Guy…

    Dear Rehab Guy…

    If you haven't reviewed it yet, watch my "Are You Dysfunctional" videos here on elitefts™

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Dear Rehab Guy…

    Dear Rehab Guy…

    Simple - without a belt, I tell them to take a big belly breath and then lock down their core like they're going to be punched in the stomach.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Dear Rehab Guy…

    Dear Rehab Guy…

    Once you get the mobility and stability back, ease into low level plyos and ballistics like jumping rope, easy jogging, etc.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Forearm, Shoulder or IT Band Pain? Robertson has Answers

    Forearm, Shoulder or IT Band Pain? Robertson has Answers

    Don't forget about impacting the ENTIRE upper extremity as well.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • The Keys to Upper Body Injury Prevention and Strength

    The Keys to Upper Body Injury Prevention and Strength

    I sincerely hope this piece not only helps you set some PR's, but keeps you hoisting the heavy iron for years to come!

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Training for Major League Baseball Players

    Training for Major League Baseball Players

    After all, if I were so smart I'd be working with all the pro guys, right?

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Athletic Pubalgia

    Athletic Pubalgia

    I've seen a ton of hip impingements on the right side

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Do You Have These Problems?

    Do You Have These Problems?

    I was wondering if you can help me out with a hamstring issue.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Defending the Bench Press

    Defending the Bench Press

    The bench press is a great lift. Whether your goal is to develop a powerful overall physique or a barrel chest or just get brutally strong, the bench press can help you get there. Before we go any further, however, let’s get a few things out of the way. First off, I’m not a great [...]

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Your First Meet Part II: Getting Diesel

    Your First Meet Part II: Getting Diesel

    In part one of this series, we covered how to develop goals and find a meet that will work for you. In part two, we’re going to cover the actual training program and other aspects of a successful training regimen. Developing a training program While I could easily write a series of articles on all [...]

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Your First Meet, Part III – The Meet

    Your First Meet, Part III – The Meet

    It’s here! You’ve set up clearly defined goals. You’ve busted your ass for the past eight, twelve, or sixteen weeks. And now, quite simply, it’s show time. Unfortunately, while this should be the best part of the entire process, it can very quickly become the worst. There’s no feeling worse than not performing as expected [...]

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Your First Meet Part I: Setting a Date and Developing Goals

    Your First Meet Part I: Setting a Date and Developing Goals

    Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and compete in a powerlifting meet. However, there are so many questions to be answered. What federation should you compete in? How do you prepare? What do you do on meet day? My goal with this series is to give you an idea of EXACTLY what you [...]

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Fat Man Conditioning

    Fat Man Conditioning

    I’m a fat man at heart. I eat a lot. Five reps is “high-rep” work for me. I hate cardio with a passion. Hell, I hate going up and down the stairs most of the time let alone any kind of planned conditioning work. But let’s get to the gist of this article.

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Understanding Supplemental Exercises: The Deadlift

    Understanding Supplemental Exercises: The Deadlift

    In our series, “Overcoming Lousy Leverages,” Eric Cressey and I covered all three power lifts and discussed how smart training can lead to bigger totals. In this series, we will discuss the biomechanics behind each lift as well as several strategies to destroy any sticking points you may have. We will examine:

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Intermediate Madness

    Intermediate Madness

    As I traverse the bumpy road that leads to elite level lifting, I’ve pondered what things can hasten the journey. Most trainees can rapidly progress from being a beginner to an intermediate level lifter, but many often plateau and never move out of the intermediate phase. This article is designed for the intermediate level lifter, to help them kick-start their process and get back on the road to elite lifting!

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    By Mike Robertson

  • Fun with Your (Med) Balls

    Fun with Your (Med) Balls

    If you’ve been training long enough, chances are that just about everything you do is routine. Possibly the worst part of having a routine is monotony and boredom, especially when it comes to warming-up; you know it’s important, but damn if it isn’t downright boring!

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    By Mike Robertson