The Origins of Primal Pattern® Movement Training Part 1

The Origins of Primal Pattern® Movement Training Part 1

I’ve talked about the most important movements for optimal human functioning, namely Primal Pattern® movements, a lot on the CHEK Blog over the years. I developed Primal Pattern® movement training — the system for classifying movements for assessments and exercise...
The Alternating Single-Arm Swiss Ball Dumbbell Bench Press

The Alternating Single-Arm Swiss Ball Dumbbell Bench Press

Need to switch up your workout routine? Getting tired of doing the same old thing all the time, every time in the gym? The Alternating Single-Arm Swiss Ball Dumbbell Bench Press is a really fun, bilateral exercise with a wide range of applications for people who...
The Medicine Ball Overhead Toss

The Medicine Ball Overhead Toss

Need a versatile exercise that’s good for abdominal and core conditioning? This video shows you show to perform the medicine ball overhead toss, a good exercise for any sport in which you need move things quickly, like throwing a ball, hitting a puck with a hockey...
Adjusting Workouts For Stress

Adjusting Workouts For Stress

Among the most common questions I get a lot is how to handle workouts when people are in a rush — either from stress or traveling — or they’re just tired. In this video, I’ll offer some quick tips on getting the most out of your workout time to maintain your...
Are Your Muscles Functional or Dysfunctional?

Are Your Muscles Functional or Dysfunctional?

Too many people only pay attention to their muscles when they aren’t getting results, feeling pain or experiencing some kind of crisis. In my video, I’ll share some of my philosophies for building muscles safely and correctly. My hope is that you can begin to...