It’s time for the first 2014 installment of this weekly series. Check out these recommended strength and conditioning reads:

Elite Training Mentorship – This month’s update from me includes a presentation on the difference between anterior shoulder instability and laxity, and I talk about our approaches with athletes who may encounter these issues. There are also some great additions from Vaughn Bethell and Tyler English this month.

How to Hip Hinge Like a Boss – My buddy (and Cressey Performance co-founder) Tony Gentilcore did a great job with this piece. If you struggle with hip hinging, this is a good place to start.

Perception, Threat, Pain, and Purple – Bill Hartman makes an awesome point about dealing with people with pain. Hint: it’s about much more than just having a good series of assessments and corrective drills!