August 2012 – Coachdshen.com

The Deadlift Update: Focus and Nervous System Activation

Posted on August 20, 2012 by dshen

It’s been a while since I’ve been on this deadlifting kick. My goal is still to reach 2x my bodyweight and I am currently at 255 lbs. at a weight of 145. Only a measly 35 lbs to go! My strength workouts look something like this. I am also beginning my RKC training so adding[…]

We Are Weak

Posted on August 13, 2012 by dshen

Yesterday I was going through the first of Gray Cook’s DVD series on the Certified Kettlebell-Functional Movement Screen or CK-FMS. The FMS was developed by Gray Cook as a way to consistently and accurately assess an athlete via only 7 tests. It could tell you where your muscle inbalances were and your weaknesses that need[…]