The Push/Pull training concept

The Push/Pull concept commonly applied to upper body training is an excellent way to create a balanced and efficient program.  Lets look at a typical example of an upper body push/pull, the bench press, and bent row.  Both exercises work opposing muscles so that the...

Why: Ryan D’Arcangelo

I am a passionate competitor.  Before I won any awards or records and before I was a captain of any teams I was still a competitive athlete.  I played street hockey in a hurricane, worked on my jump shot until my flashlight ran out of batteries, and ran 18 miles in a...

About Me: Ryan D’Arcangelo

My journey into strength and conditioning began on a crisp fall afternoon in 2003.  I was a freshman on the soccer team and today we were doing a conditioning run of about 3 miles.  I had finished well ahead of the rest of the team like usual and was waiting for...