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Training Concepts
Coach Jake

Work Capacity Execution

Time and time again we see athletes approach work capacity efforts incorrectly.   We have specific guidelines for our athletes to optimize their approach at these circuits.   Proper pacing Elimination of unnecessary rest Acceptance of discomfort   In the video below we talk through how these and how not

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The Forge
Coach Jake

Food for the Backcountry

On the final night of the Forge last year one of the attendees looked over at me as I was murdering a Beef Stroganoff and asked “so how did everyone know about those freeze-dried meals? I’ve been eating cold tuna every night.” The type and amount of food you bring

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Exercise Technique
Coach Jake

HOW TO HINGE CORRECTLY

As I was coaching yesterday, I noticed more than a few athletes really struggling with RDL, or Romanian Deadlift. Unlike a deadlift from the ground, a RDL is simply a big hinge that works the posterior chain. Many athletes believe the further they hinge, the more they get out of

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Exercise Technique
Coach Jake

HOW TO DO 100X SANDBAG GET UPS

In our gym few exercises conjure up feelings of despair and dread more than the Sandbag Getup.   Although not an extremely technical exercise there are still a handful of tips and tricks that will make this exercise easier.   In the video below Coach Jake Saenz talks through these

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Equipment and Gear
Coach Jake

SANDBAG CONSTRUCTION

Contrary to what many think, we don’t actually put sand in our Sandbags, and neither should you.   In this VIDEO Coach Jake Saenz talks about the types of Sandbags they use, and how they fill them.   If you have one of these training tools at home and it’s

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Nutrition
Coach Jake

WHAT SHOULD MY NUTRITION LOOK LIKE?

Whoa, this is a loaded question! With very different answers depending on what you are trying to accomplish.   Let’s start out by giving you this FREE NUTRITION MANUAL.   Then watch this video!

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Program Info and Site news
Coach Jake

PROTOCOLS VS. PROGRAMS

Protocol or program? Which is a better choice? Well, the answer to that question is based on what you are currently doing. Are you currently training? If so is it comprehensive or just focusing on improving a certain physical attribute? In this video Coach Saenz explains the difference between the

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Program Info and Site news
Coach Jake

HOW DO A SELECT MY NEXT PROGRAM?

One of the most frequent questions we get is “which program should I do next?”   The answer to this can vary greatly depending on numerous factors. Let’s see what Coach Smothermon has to say on it. 

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Nutrition
Coach Jake

WHEN WILL MY BODY CHANGE?

Creating an aesthetically pleasing physique is probably the biggest motivator for many to start training. Unfortunately mainstream media has made this out to be a much easier and short term process than the reality. Today Coach Smothermon unpacks the question of “When will my body start to change.”    

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Exercise Technique
Coach Jake

Softening the Spine

One of the most common movement issues we see is during the Hinge.   A hinge is when your hips move to the rear, causing your torso to fall forward.   Hinging is part of many exercises we do including: The KB Swing, Squats, Deadlifts, Cleans, and many more.