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06/18/2026

Don’t Pull Yourself Into The Ground When The Task Is To Leave It...

Let the Arms Support the Direction of Force.

When performing jumps, hops, or running, we’re trying to create a propagation of force upward.

The arms should support that action.

In most jumping and hopping tasks, we want an up-beating arm action, not a down-beating one.

Pulling the arms aggressively downward can work against the direction you’re trying to go.

Watch the difference:

👌Box jumps with an upward arm swing often look smoother and more powerful.
👍 Hops with active arm movement tend to have better rhythm and elasticity.
🛑 Pogo hops with stiff arms often lose their spring and become rigid.

The arms aren’t just along for the ride. They’re part of the system.

If you want the body to move up, let the arms help send it there.

👆Reframe Performance.

06/11/2026

Death of Character.

“I discovered that if I had any particular gift, it was a mental one. The ability to keep it together in what otherwise might have been a stressful situation.” — Alex Honnold

The real value of difficult challenges isn’t becoming tougher.

It’s learning who you are under pressure.

Stressful situations are one of the few places where character is tested rather than discussed.

When discomfort sets in, do you become short with other people?

When sleep deprivation creeps in, are you still the person you want to be?

Can you maintain your standards when circumstances become difficult?

Can you stay patient, accountable, and composed when things aren’t going your way?

Anyone can talk about discipline, patience, and resilience when life is easy.

The question is whether those qualities remain when stress rises.

Hard things don’t build character as much as they reveal it.

They expose the habits, attitudes, and behaviors that emerge when the pressure is on.

The goal isn’t just to complete difficult challenges.

It’s to discover who you become when things get hard—and decide whether that’s the person you want to be.

👆Reframe Performance.

06/10/2026

Do Hard Things.

“Do hard things” is often applied to physical challenges.

Run a marathon, and a 10K starts to feel manageable.

Run a 50-miler, and a marathon becomes less intimidating.

But the real challenge isn’t the event itself. It’s making the commitment.

“The fact that I did [a climbing route] wasn’t particularly significant. What was significant was committing to doing them at all, and succeeding gave me the confidence to imagine even bigger.” — Alex Honnold

One of the greatest benefits of difficult challenges isn’t physical.

It’s perspective.

When you’ve voluntarily exposed yourself to meaningful discomfort, many of life’s smaller stressors begin to lose their power.

A delayed flight.

A tough workday.

A poor night’s sleep.

An unexpected inconvenience.

Not because life becomes easier, but because your capacity expands.

After spending hours managing fatigue, uncertainty, discomfort, and self-doubt, everyday problems often seem smaller than they once did.

You become harder to rattle.

The goal isn’t simply to complete hard things.

It’s to build a level of resilience where small stressors no longer dictate your emotions.

👆Reframe Performance.

06/03/2026

That distinction changes how you should train.

For endurance athletes, most fitness is built through their sport. Running, cycling, and swimming provide the primary training stimulus.

The weight room’s role is often to improve movement quality, address limitations, and develop qualities that help athletes tolerate and benefit from higher training volumes.

For many in the general population, the weight room is the primary source of fitness. Weight training becomes a major driver of health, physical capacity, and long-term resilience.

The value of the weight room exists on a spectrum.

The best coaches recognize where fitness is being developed and where support is needed.

They don’t just tell you what exercises to do.

They develop exercises that play a role in your overall training plan.

👆Reframe Performance.

05/28/2026

Being proactive will almost always put you in a better position than being forced to react.

Most people wait until they’re in pain to see a physical therapist. Most people wait until they fail to work with a coach.

But what if you addressed the problem before it became one?

One of the most valuable things you can do is start working with a good physical therapist or strength coach immediately and ask,
 “What are my weaknesses, limitations, or compensations right now — and how can I improve them before they lead to pain, failure, or injury?”

A good professional can help identify: • Movement restrictions • Poor technique strategies • Areas taking more stress than they should

The right program will help you better understand your body so you can manage stress more effectively, continue training consistently, and avoid small issues turning into bigger problems.

Being proactive > being forced to react.

If you want to get proactive in the weight room, send me a DM and make improvements NOW! 👆

If you want to work or consult with some AMAZING PTs that I have personally gained huge benefits from, check out the following PTs who also take patients online:

Dr. Tim Richardt
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Dr. Mike Camporini
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Dr. Seth Oberst
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05/26/2026

One thing I noticed while speaking at clinics with other strength coaches:

Coaches are usually easy to coach. They move well, understand their bodies, and apply information quickly.

But most of their clients aren’t like that.

Most people in the weight room don’t have years of athletic experience or strong body awareness. They may struggle to understand positions, coordination, or coaching cues.

That’s where providing value becomes difficult.

It’s not just about sharing knowledge about biomechanics or programming. It’s about translating that information into something coaches can actually apply, for their clients to succeed.

Can you simplify? Adjust your cues and communication? Help someone feel what they’re supposed to do?

That ability to connect information to the client is what separates knowledgeable coaches from effective coaches.

Providing the information matters. But providing ways to communicate and problem solve common mistakes clients make matter just as much.

If you are interested in hosting a RP running clinic at your gym, send us a DM 👆

05/25/2026

Huge thank you to for hosting the Reframe Performance Running Clinic! 👏🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

Last weekend was packed with great discussion, practical coaching strategies, and a deeper look into how we can help runners perform at a higher level while staying healthy.

I covered:

🏃‍♀️ What makes runners unique in the weight room — including how body structure influences movement and exercise selection
🗣️ Coaching cues that improve exercise technique and help athletes move more efficiently
🔥 Strategies to maximize performance without taking away a runner’s natural “superpowers” — keeping them bouncy, elastic, and rotating effectively

covered:

🏃 His biomechanical model of efficient running — what good running actually looks like, how to identify it, and how to coach athletes toward it
🏆 Strategies to help runners stay healthy, resilient, and pain-free for the long run

Always grateful for opportunities to share ideas, learn from others, and connect with coaches and runners who are passionate about getting better. 🙌

If your gym is interested in hosting the RP Running Clinic, send us a DM 🔥

05/21/2026

Trail Run in Missoula, MT last weekend.

We hosted our first full Reframe Performance Clinic 👏

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