I’ve already highlighted the top articles and videos I put out at EricCressey.com in 2015, so now it’s time for the top guest posts of the year. Here goes…

1. 3 Reasons Powerlifting Beginners Should Train More Frequently – Greg Robins wrote this article about two months ago, but I wish he’d done is ten years ago, as it could have really helped me when I was starting out with my powerlifting career!

2. 7 Ways to Optimize a Young Athlete’s First Day in the Gym – Former CSP intern John O’Neil discusses many key points for bringing a young athlete into the training fold the right way.

3. 5 Lessons Learned From Training Those With Low Back Pain – Dean Somerset offers a very insightful piece on improving function in those with lower back pain.

4. How to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation – John O’Neil makes his second appearance on the list, again with a piece on training young athletes.

5. How to Stand Out in a Crowded Fitness Industry – My business partner, Pete Dupuis, writes about what distinguishes successful fitness businesses and highlights a case study to make his point.

I’ll be back soon with the top strength and conditioning features from 2015.