Happy Sunday – and month of May – to you. Let’s get the week started with some recommended reading:

The End of Average – I just finished this (audio)book from Todd Rose, and found it to be fantastic. It really makes you reconsider how we really evaluate success – or even competency or fit in job applicants.

15 Random Thoughts on Coaching – This was a quick, but insightful read from my buddy Mike Robertson.

7 Simple Cues to Improve Your Squat Form – This was an excellent read from Cressey Sports Performance coach Tony Bonvechio, the best squatting coach I know.

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We have a true deadlift bar at our Massachusetts facility, but not that our Florida facility. Each time I come back to MA from FL, my deadlifts feel a whole lot faster. A deadlift bar is a little thinner, offers a little more bend, and has slightly better knurling than a typical barbell. As a result, 640 felt really fast today. Make your training harder so that your testing/competition becomes easier. #cspfamily #deadlift #powerlifting #teamNB

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