Posted on Thursday, 17th September 2009 by Eric Cressey

One of my pro guys came in wearing these socks the other day.  Look closely and you’ll see that they’re actually labeled “R” and “L.”

I’ve heard of dumbing things down for athletes, but this might be a bit over the top.  Hmm…
Post your thoughts below.
(FYI, I should qualify this post by saying that this athlete [...]

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Posted on Tuesday, 7th July 2009 by Eric Cressey

Feel like swallowing some bitter truth today?
Okay Spunky, first strip down to your Power Rangers shorts. Now grab a compact from your girlfriend’s purse and sashay over to the full-length mirror on the back of her bedroom door.
Face away from the full-length mirror and use the smaller mirror on her compact to eyeball your backside [...]

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Posted on Tuesday, 7th April 2009 by Jon Boyle

We see everything at Cressey Performance. While just about 70% of our clients are baseball players, we also have everything from Olympic bobsledders and boxers, to pro hockey players and triathletes, to 69-year-old men who bang out pull-ups like nobody’s business.
Obviously, certain athletic populations have specific weaknesses that need to be addressed. Soccer and hockey [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 5th March 2009 by Eric Cressey

In my line of work, I get to see a lot of pitching instructors and hitting coaches. Some have the unbelievable ability to really get through to kids and make them great. On the other hand, there are some that flat-out suck.
As I’ve seen these two ends of the spectrum, I’ve come to [...]

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Posted on Wednesday, 4th March 2009 by Eric Cressey

Let me be clear about one thing: with the possible exception of anything that comes out of Larry King’s mouth, there are no unimportant interview questions. Every question or comment serves a purpose, whether it’s to get the interviewee to open up, show emotion, unleash new information, or just get back on track. Everything matters.
But [...]

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Posted on Tuesday, 30th December 2008 by Kevin Larrabee

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“Eric Cressey’s cutting-edge four-phase program, featuring constant progression, variation, and inspiring goals, keeps you focused on increasing strength along with muscle mass, helping you achieve the fittest, most energetic, and best-looking body you’ve ever had – with fewer hours at the gym.” [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 7th December 2008 by Eric Cressey

Imagine, for a second, that I was to tell you that there’s a muscle that:
a) has serious growth potential
b) can dramatically increase your squat and deadlift poundages
c) can drive your bench press through the roof
d) can keep your shoulders, upper back, lower back, and hips healthy
e) can help you run faster
f) affects the way you [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 7th December 2008 by Eric Cressey

Like everyone else, I’ve had my role models and mentors who’ve looked out for me. My mother has taught high school English for over 20 years, so I owe a lot of my writing success to her. My father taught me to tie a tie and to remember to check the oil in my car. [...]

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Posted on Saturday, 6th December 2008 by Eric Cressey

“I wish I could have my first year of training back.”
How many times have you heard an experienced trainee say that? Likewise, how many times has a newbie come up to you and asked you to help him get started in the iron game? It happens to me on a daily basis.
Continue Reading…

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Posted on Tuesday, 18th November 2008 by Eric Cressey

It’s happened to all of us at one point or another.
You show up to the gym, anticipating a great training session, or even just another solid day of lifting. However, once you start adding plates to the bar, it just isn’t there.
The weights feel heavy. And, you just can’t find your groove. Stubborn ass that [...]

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