Strength and Conditioning Stuff You Should Read: 1/26/17

Written on January 26, 2017 at 12:58 pm, by Eric Cressey

It's time for this week's list of recommended strength and conditioning reading. With this week's launch of Cressey Sports Performance Innovations ($50 off through Sunday at midnight), we're going with a CSP staff theme here.

Believe It Or Not, CSP Isn't a One-Man Show - Pete Dupuis authored up this great post about how to build up a multifaceted fitness team instead of just a one-man show. It's a great read for anyone who aspires to own a facility one day (or already has one). 

Technique Tuesday with Tony Bonvechio - You might not know that CSP coach Tony Bonvechio posts a thorough technique video each Tuesday morning on the CSP-MA Facebook page. Here's this week's:

6 Ways to Improve Your Bench Press Lockout - This is another great contribution from Tony Bonvechio, there resident bench press expert at CSP!

Top Tweet of the Week

Much easier to REgain velocity than gain it in 1st place. Before trying to invent the wheel, reinvent it. Get back to what's already worked.

— Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) January 21, 2017

Top Instagram Post of the Week

 

Whoa, look: a professional baseball player actually deadlifting heavy weights with good form. #Brewers outfielder Monte Harrison pulling 505x5 from the low setting. He could go heavier, but we actually train to optimize baseball performance and reduce the risk of injury, not to just to hit a number. #cspfamily #mlb #nooffseason #trainsmart

A video posted by Eric Cressey (@ericcressey) on Jan 23, 2017 at 11:13am PST

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