by Sean St. Onge
1. This has never been okay : slack and slump into TRX rows.
There is a difference between a protraction motion with the shoulder moving forward which is mechanically good to do as long as it is not at the expense to the lower back and core musculature. A protraction motion for a row would be best using a tool in your hand.
2. “Step by Step” by NKOTB is basically the Captain Planet theme song...that is all.
3. Want the best marinade in the history of ever? If you are of Filipino descent like me, this recipe is as natural as breathing.
Take your favorite meat in a resealable gallon bag; try with steak, pork, or chicken (dare I say swordfish although my 93 year old grandfather accomplished this feat only once and realized his genius and stopped as World Champion).
Here is my modified version. Do with it as you like:
1 bay leaf
Half cup white vinegar
Half cup soy sauce
Half cup water
2 cloves of fresh garlic
Sea salt
Crushed black pepper
Two “shots” of Worcestershire sauce, one “Shot” of Frank’s Red Hot
4. Need thick grips but don’t own any? Take a band and wrap the dumbbell handles.
5. Prone rock back is a great, passive way to determine hip and knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. Perform these BEFORE squatting.
6. This is still funny after 40 years.
7. Mask wearing has created more tight jaws and teeth issues: utilize an Acumobility ball to release lateral pterygoid.
8. Tight calves? Make a makeshift wedge:
Use a hardcover book and stuff it w a roll of socks or a shirt to create an incline. Voila!
9. I don’t feel it’s necessary to do pull-ups on the same day as deadlift (pull). It is too much on the grip to do both. Separate the two for optimal performance in your programs.
10. So far Ratched is the prequel series you didn’t know you needed. I’m sure Ken Kesy is enjoying.
11. “Tripod” foot position is essential for maintaining proper form, joint tracking, and best way to keeping compensating muscle use down.
12. Hubie Halloween was pretty decent/good. Fight me.
