Interesting Fitness Stuff to Read

1. Dean Somerset recaps his weekend with Charlie Weingroff - For those who don't know, Charlie Weingroff is, to understate the case, a very smart individual when it comes to Strength & Conditioning.  He's a practicing Physical Therapist, a damn strong competitive powerlifter, and has led S&C programs at the highest levels.  Dean summarizes his top takeaway points from his "Weekend with Charlie."

2. Weightlifting: Triple Extension or Catapult? - To a weightlifting nerd like me, this was an important article.  There is a lot of debate in the current world of weightlifting regarding the most efficient set-up and pulling style.  You'd think, considering that unlike most sports, the lifts are ALWAYS exactly the same, that we'd have a consensus by now as to how they're best performed.  But we don't.  This article by Sean Waxman debunks the claim made by some coaches that the lifts are not a triple extension, but a flat-footed "catapult."

3. WOD Stupidity

Want to see a display of unbelievable workout stupidity?  Watch the video on that link.  Courtesy of some Crossfitters.

4. Chad Waterbury Interviews Dr. Stu McGil - Dr. McGill is one of the foremost experts in the world on spine safety and health.  He's interviewed here by Chad Waterbury, a well known strength coach, and anyone interested in learning more about health of the spine in relation to lifting heavy things, should check this out!