Eric Cressey

09/08/2026

Over the years, I've been nicknamed the "deadlift guy" because of my affinity for this lift. I've certainly been called worse, so I let decided to let it stick! With that in mind, here are my top five keys for long-term deadlift progress:

In the fitness industry, for some reason, folks like to pigeonhole coaches into certain specialty roles. Over the years, I've been called the "mobility guy," "the baseball guy," and - most applicable to today's article - "the deadlift guy." You see, I really enjoy picking heavy things up off the gro...

09/07/2026

With the growth of our Palm Beach Gardens, FL facility, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida is looking to add another pitching coach to our team this fall.

With the growth of our Palm Beach Gardens, FL facility, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida is looking to add another pitching coach to our team this fall. This full-time, salaried position (with benefits) will begin in the next month, and

09/07/2026

Monday musings.🤔

09/06/2026

Today, we've got part 2 of a three-part series on interpreting the countermovement jump to drive training decisions. Cressey Sports Performance - Florida Sports Science Coordinator Yassir Kahook digs in on why the shape of the CMJ graph can be so telling:

Today's guest post - the second in a three part series - comes from CSP-FL Sports Science Coordinator and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yassir Kahook. This is the second post in a three-part series on evaluating the countermovement jump (CMJ) on force plates. In case you

09/05/2026

Saturday sentiments! You can manipulate stability in a given situation to challenge and develop balance.

09/04/2026

This week’s Pinch Hit Friday is now available. In this episode, I discuss key considerations to take into account when evaluating where to refer an athlete. In a world where expertise can be hard to perceive, I present some questions to ponder whether you’re looking for a skill coach, strength and conditioning expert, or rehabilitation specialist. Link in bio.

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09/03/2026

Here's a little teaser of tomorrow's podcast. Are folks delivering value, or just chasing controversy for attention?🤔

09/02/2026

Rotational rows aren’t only about developing rotational power. They’re also about understanding weight shifts and controlling your center of mass within your base of support as you get to more extreme athletic positions...like we see with pitching and hitting. Here are a few of our favorites.

09/02/2026

Just about everyone you meet who takes weight training seriously would love to have a bigger bench press. Here are three of my favorite coaching cues for this classic exercise:
https://ericcressey.com/3-coaching-cues-strength-and-conditioning-programs-bench-press-technique/