Taylor Burns

Why Proper Overhead Lifting Really Matters for Volleyball Players

I spend a lot of time writing about the importance of proper overhead work when it comes to the countless baseball players I work with.  I wanted to write a quick blog post about why the same principles apply to volleyball players, and why they may even matter more.   1.

Things to Check Out This Weekend

I’ve decided to make this a bi-weekly post instead of every week.  Here’s some stuff I would recommend you checking out.   10 Assumptions You Should Stop Making About Your Clients – Pete Dupuis I really liked this post about gym ownership.   Kneeling Chin Ups – Ben Bruno Ben is one

Things to Check Out This Weekend

It’s hard to believe it’s November.  This means we are exactly four weeks away from Christmas time so I’m pretty fired up.  Also the Oilers are 9-4-1!!   Tribe of Mentors – Tim Ferriss I’m going through this book for a second time. I’d recommend not reading

Why I Hate Scap Push-Ups

Maybe hate is a strong word.  But I don’t prescribe them.  Here’s why. Generally, scap push-ups are prescribed because they’re thought to be a really good exercise for driving serratus anterior recruitment. Serratus anterior drives scapular protraction and upward rotation.  As such, it’s crucial that overhead

Things to Read/Listen To This Weekend

The Oilers are 7-1!  Hope everyone has a good weekend planned.  Here’s some stuff to check out.   Exercises You Should Be Doing: Quadruped T-Spine Rotation w/Lift Off – Tony Gentilcore Tony is one of the best in the industry.  I’ve long used quadruped extension rotation variations to work

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