In this weeks reading nook:
There is a great read on why hacks are bullshit (which is great because I have always hated the term “Life Hacking”), I have a few fun Landmine variations for you, and finally, a few Squat and Deadlift tips that will be sure to help you out big time.
Give them a read.
What’s In My Reading Nook?
This month I have been reading this little book. If you aren’t familiar with TED talks that’s OK. To get you up to speed they are 18-minute talks that people like to listen to, to feel smart and sophisticated about themselves. A normal conversation after Youtubing a talk goes like this:
“Have you heard the latest TED talk?”
Friend looks back at you with a face that says, “why are you talking to me.”
“Well, it was really great and enlightening and you should listen to it.”
The friend, at this point reconsidering their friendship, will say something like, “Yeah I’ll have to watch that sometime.”
You leave knowing that you just made the world a slightly more educated place and that is a world you are happy to live in.
On a slightly more serious note, they are really good talks.
Anyways Talk Like TED is a great read if you have to give any talks (conferences, board meetings, coffee house theater, and so on). Click here to learn more. TED It Up
Reading From Around the Web
One Simple Hack to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Nia Shanks
A great post that leaves you thinking so true, “I should stop thinking like that.”
Bottoms Up Squat Patterning Is The Jam by Tony Gentilcore
Having problems Squatting read this.
How To Weight The Foot During Deadlifts by Harold Gibbons
This has been an idea I have been playing with myself, I am happy to hear some smart guys in the industry think it is a good idea as well.
Landmine Rotations: Top 5 Exercise Variations by Nick Tumminello
Looking to spice up your Landmine Life give these a try.
Your fitness Sherpa,
Josh W
