Making the case for Kettlebell Swings
For the last 20 years, kettlebells have become more and more prevalent. While at first they were only used by a rogue movement of...
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Richard Ulm
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Shutting off the ECSS
I have spent the last several weeks covering the mechanisms through which the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS) causes...
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Richard Ulm
- Mar 20
- 6 min
Why is the ECSS so prevelant?
Over the last few weeks, I have discussed at length the consequences of moving with an Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS)....
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Richard Ulm
- Mar 13
- 4 min
Consequences of the ECSS: Loss of Flexion
For the last several weeks, I have been focusing on the many consequences of the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS). First...
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Richard Ulm
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Sequela of the ECSS (Part 3: Butt-Wink)
In the previous two articles I covered several ways in which the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS) directly causes...
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Richard Ulm
- Feb 20
- 6 min
Sequela of the ECSS (Part 2 - Hyperextension)
If you’ve been following a long the last few weeks, you know by now that the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS) is a...
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Richard Ulm
- Feb 13
- 5 min
Sequela of the ECSS (Part 1: Axial Compression)
In the previous article I described the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy (ECSS) and its origins in detail. While no doubt this...
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Richard Ulm
- Feb 6
- 5 min
What is the Extension/Compression Stabilizing Strategy?
If you’ve ever attended an Athlete Enhancement course, seen me lecture at a conference, or even talked shop over a cocktail, it’s likely...
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Richard Ulm
- Jan 30
- 6 min
Max Effort vs. Repeated Effort
There are dozens of loading strategies one can use in the weight room - wave loading, pyramid, drop sets, etc. Broadly speaking;...
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Richard Ulm
- Jan 23
- 6 min
Nasal Respiration Part 3: Challenges (Respiratory Demand)
This week we continue with nasal respiration (NR) and tackle its most relevant and significant challenge, respiratory demand. Last week I...
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Richard Ulm
- Jan 16
- 6 min
Nasal Respiration Part 2: Challenges to implementing nasal respiration (stiffness demand)
Last week I discussed the benefits of nasal respiration (NR) in the stabilizing process. Essentially, NR helps promote an optimal...
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Richard Ulm
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Nasal Respiration Part 1: The Impact Nasal Respiration has on Stabilization
Of late, nasal respiration (NR) has become all the rage. The research supporting its utility continues to grow. There are countless...
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Richard Ulm
- Jan 2
- 5 min
Jefferson Curls: Is this an Exercise we need to be doing?
If you are in the strength training profession, be it medical provider, coach or athlete, it is likely that you are aware of the the...
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Richard Ulm
- Sep 28, 2022
- 4 min
The Diaphragm PAradox
Ever wonder why you drop to the ground after a hard workout? First and foremost, it lowers the load on your heart improving its ability...
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