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Stretch Your Quads Better
I see a lot of people try to stretch their quads standing and throwing their foot toward their butt and then just yanking on it as hard...

Sam Pfister
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Youth Group - Not Just Coaching
When it comes to training youth, I'm really passionate about not just coaching them, but teaching them thy why's and the how's of...

Sam Pfister
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Relieve Hip & Back Tension in ONE MOVE
This row variation is a great THREE-FOR-ONE HIP MOBILITY -- It opens the inside and outside of the hip when that body turns helping that...

Sam Pfister
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Partial Reps - Big Time Hypertrophy Gains
A classic problem I see in strength training is people not training hard enough. They'll do their sets of shoulder presses, squats, pull...

Sam Pfister
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Workout Design: Grippy Not Grippy
Tight for time and want to hit all the major muscle groups? Think about using this principle of movement to make your workout: do...

Sam Pfister
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Women Need to Lift
Last night, we held the a ladies night at Rise to discuss why women should lift and how to keep them lifting through proper use of the...

Sam Pfister
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Baby Pose Breathing for Better Squats
At Rise Strength and Performance we want all of our clients to Feel and Move Better. That's why we incorporate breathing drills into...

Sam Pfister
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Ladies! Don't Let Discomfort Stop Progress!
I am excited to co-host an event next Tuesday at Rise Strength with Priority Physical Therapy's Kelly Alhert focused on ladies movement...

Sam Pfister
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Are You A Good Boss?
Imagine if you will that your health and wellness is a corporation with a big time CEO in charge. Should that CEO be fired?? If there was...

Sam Pfister
Jan 18, 20232 min read


HIT THE BRAKES
STOP! Let's talk about deceleration training – aka how to stop on a dime (or at least try to). I'm sure we've all heard the term “all...

Sam Pfister
Jan 18, 20234 min read


All Bark No Bite
Sure, all of us want to be “jacked”, have to walk through doors sideways, and have the occasional stranger ask us “how much do you...

Sam Pfister
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Bite Size Goals, Compound Interest
You know how most people wish the feelings of Thanksgiving and Christmas would stay year round? Feelings of joy, gratitude, generosity,...

Sam Pfister
Jan 4, 20232 min read


When I Considered Being Homeless
I know a thing or two about life kicking the crap out of yourself. The successful, in-shape, fitness business professional you see now...

Sam Pfister
Dec 23, 20222 min read


Change for a Change
Instead of trying the same old thing, not having accountability, buy-in, community, or knowledgeable coaches to guide you along the way,...

Sam Pfister
Dec 22, 20221 min read


A Fitness Carol Part One
Barely does Homer Griffin's heart rate come down from the flight of stairs to his quaint office, does he begin to fight off the...

Sam Pfister
Dec 15, 20224 min read


Improve Posture, Relieve Tension. 1 Test, 2 Moves.
FEW CAN DO THIS. MOST HAVE BAD POSTURE. FIGHT BOTH I've had my clients do A LOT of these lately to help open up their back, their...

Sam Pfister
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Three Back Pain Elimination Stretches
With Christmas just around the corner, there is a lot of work, a lot of stress, a lot of parties, and not a lot of time for self care. I...

Sam Pfister
Dec 4, 20221 min read
Everyone's Got a Plan Until...
They get punched in the face. - Mike Tyson That's pretty much how New Years Resolutions go for people. Plan: FINALLY GET IN SHAPE THIS...

Sam Pfister
Nov 26, 20222 min read


Lose Fat, Gain Muscle in 5 Steps
I love that people want to pack on lean muscle mass, lose fat and be more athletic, but often they over complicate it. And over...

Sam Pfister
Nov 16, 20221 min read



Sam Pfister
Nov 7, 20220 min read
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