Gary Pratt CSCS

S&C Coach for The US Army/Former Waterloo East Head S&C Coach/CSCS/USA Weightlifting/Powerlifter

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

504 lbs new all time school record by Jaimar Coleman!

[Rob Oviatt @RobOviatt1]

Tom Osborne, when asked about going 60-3 in a 5 year period
at Nebraska:

“ Well, it started in the weight room. Our culture here revolves around it. We take great pride in dominating our opponents physically, and for the most part, we just wear people down “

[Coach Wayland | Performance Expert | Craftsman @WSWayland]

Normalise RDL as a main movement.

The Romanian Deadlift (RDL) or Heavy Barbell Hip Hinge is a powerhouse exercise that has gained a lot of popularity among strength and conditioning coaches, powerlifters, and bodybuilders alike.

This movement is often called an “athlete maker" in my mind due to its ability to build strength, muscle mass, and athleticism in both men and women.

One of the primary reasons why the RDL is so effective for athletes is because it is triphasic, for the uninitiated meaning it involves three distinct phases of muscle action: eccentric, isometric, and concentric. During the eccentric phase, the lifter is lowering the weight, which creates tension and stress on the muscles, leading to greater muscle damage and adaptation. The isometric phase occurs when the lifter pauses at the bottom of the lift, holding the weight in a static position, which increases the time under tension and helps to build strength and stability. Finally, during the concentric phase, the lifter raises the weight, activating the muscles in a way that promotes greater hypertrophy.

Compared to a traditional deadlift off the floor, the RDL places a greater emphasis on the posterior chain, specifically the proximal hamstring, glutes, and erector spinae muscles. The lift also engages the distal hamstring muscles in a nearly fully extended position, promoting greater muscle activation and strengthening. The RDL is an excellent way to develop strength and hypertrophy in these muscle groups, leading to improved overall athletic performance, including greater power, speed, and explosiveness.

Given the numerous benefits of the RDL, it should be a main movement in any training program that aims to improve strength, muscle mass, and overall athletic performance.

Incorporating heavy barbell hip hinge movements, such as the RDL, into your training regimen can help to promote better posture, improved mobility, and greater overall strength and athleticism. So, whether you are a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or athlete, consider adding the RDL to your training program to take your strength and athleticism to the next level.

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

Collected up to 20-25 pairs at one point. Some sizes of 13,16, 5,7, etc. All to keep kids safe and familiarize them with best practices.

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

If letting kids max out is unsafe, letting them max out in street shoes/crocs is even worse.

It just doesn’t make sense since they don’t even perform their regular sports in street shoes. It’s always: cleats, bball shoes, wrestling shoes etc. ; speciality shoes

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

Acceptable options: weightlifting shoes, flat shoes, trainers, or barefoot.
Running shoes, crocs, sandals are all unacceptable.

Thats why I looked for super cheap WLing shoes to keep on hand for as many kids as I could.

[Rob Oviatt @RobOviatt1]

⁦@IowaWBB⁩

Caitlin Clark is the best Basketball player in the country. She had the first 40 point Triple Double in NCAA history last night. She’s also committed in the weight room. The great ones always are.

[Joey Bergles @JoeyBergles]

475lb Pause-ish Front Squat From NFL RB @DTRAINN5

You Think He Was Quarter Squatting In High School?

[Pratik Patel @PratikxPatel]

Fried foods from restaurants & fast food chains are one of the worst things you can eat regularly

They use the SAME oil to cook with which have been found to contain toxic compounds (aldehydes- linked to neurodegenerative disease & cancer) when reheated over & over again

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

Imagine being a strength coach and not waking up early

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

@christoher_tims Well deserved deload! You’ve come along way in the last few months!

[Gerry DeFilippo | Strength & Speed @Challenger_ST]

Strength training isn’t:

- Tryouts in 6 wks have to get ready
- I’ll train for 1 month & make some gains
- Not training every other week because you’re “busy.”

Strength training is:

- Consistency year round to make gains
- Multiple dialed in days per wk
- Relentless execution

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Society in a nutshell.. which line are you in? 😤

[Zach Even - Esh @ZEvenEsh]

Low Back is Tweaked?
Try these daily:

1) McGill Big 3
2) Dead Hangs
3) Light Sled Drags
4) Suitcase Carry
5) Dead Bug

Add These 2 - 3 x week:
6) 1 Arm Rack Walk
7) Couch Stretch
8) Body Tempering

Movement is Medicine. Sitting on your a** "do nothing" = NOT RECOMMENDED

[Coach Fahey @BurnTheLadders]

This post strength era of S&C is bonkers.

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

Proud to say I coached 2-3 of these boys in the gym! Hard work pays off!!

https://t.co/lsotyyyNjJ

[Pratik Patel @PratikxPatel]

Changing to morning workouts and giving myself an AM caffeine curfew are 2 of the best things I've done for my health and productivity

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

Worked with this kid since 5th grade! His love for sports and his families love for him help him excel at baseball and anything he sets his mind too!

[Perfect Game Iowa @IowaPG]

Kyler Sallis (‘27, Elk Run Heights,IA) smacks this one to deep LF for a 3B. Shows good power upside as 6-1, 165 frame matures and fills. Strong lower half and strong hands keep barrel in zone. Line drive approach w/ level swing path. @PGIASelect #LDClassic

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

There’s talkers and there’s do-ers.

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

One year ago! Back when the morning crew was growing!!

[Gary Pratt CSCS @GaryPrattCSCS]

The proof is in the pudding.

Results will speak for themselves, regardless of opinion.