Yes, it has been a while hasn’t it, but I have been quite busy.
I’ve actually just recently released my latest training project with Mike Robertson (www.robertsontrainingsystems.com) of T-Nation fame.
It’s called Inside-Out: The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up!
www.inside-out-warm-up.com
Here’s what some of the top fitness pros are saying about it:
“At my job, I have the opportunity to learn from the best minds in the fitness industry. In fact, over the years, I’ve interviewed and worked with literally hundreds–maybe thousands–of trainers, PhDs, and doctors. And in that time, I’ve never met any expert who’s more knowledgeable than Bill Hartman. Which is why I was excited when he asked me to to review “Inside-Out.” It was a chance to take a shortcut to learning some of what Bill knows, a culmination of his experience and education. Add to that his collaboration with Mike Robertson, one of the bright young minds in the field, and it was clear that this was going to be a special product.
Turns out, it is. Exceptional, actually.
Now don’t let the name fool you; the information the authors provide is far beyond most people’s concept of a warm-up. Truth is, I wouldn’t call it warm-up at all. That implies it’s something you do just to prepare for your primary training session. While, in actuality, the plan you’ll find within should be a mandatory part of your primary training. I know from personal experience, having used Bill’s programs for years, that the instruction that Bill and Mike give in both the manual and DVD will make you stronger, enhance your performance, and help you shore up long-time weak spots–not to mention prevent injuries. And if you’re like me, and work at a desk 10 hours a day, it’ll also help your body feel a whole lot better when you aren’t working out.
The bottom line: If you don’t have Inside-Out, your workout isn’t nearly as good as it could be.”
Adam Campbell, MS, CSCS Sports and Nutrition Editor Men’s Health
“The Inside-Out DVD and Manual have me excited for two reasons. First off, Bill and Mike are two of the brightest minds in the industry, and it comes as no surprise that they’ve put together an outstanding resource. Second, and more selfishly, I’m thrilled about how much work this manual will save ME! In light of a lot of my articles, I’ve been labeled a ‘Shoulder Guy,’
So I get dozens of email inquiries each week from those with shoulder problems. Thanks to these two, I now have a comprehensive, highly effective resource to which I can send these individuals. And, just as importantly, Inside-Out will keep thousands of others healthy in the first place. This will be a ‘go-to’ resource for years to come.”
“The Inside-Out concepts consist of 7 key components that need to be addressed prior to each upper body training session.”
Eric Cressey
www.ericcressey.com
“Many times old information is rehashed and stuffed into a new format, but this is something more, something new – new movements that could really make a difference to people. All of us need to incorporate this type of warm-up into our training. This information will correct problems you may already have in your shoulders and upper back, or it will keep you from creating any. This is essential information!”
Lisa Holladay
Personal Trainer
“It’s hard to admit, but before watching the Inside-Out DVD, I had seriously neglected any upper body warm-up in my athlete’s training. Fortunately, Bill and Mike have done an outstanding job putting together loads of practical drills that I have successfully added to all of my programs. I challenge coaches and trainers like me to take an honest look at this DVD and rethink the way we prepare our athletes for safe and effective training. “
Curtis Turner, SCCC, SSCAssistant Speed, Strength, and Conditioning Coach Vanderbilt University
“To be a great trainer takes a lot more than simply knowing how to design work outs. Preparing them for the workout is every bit as important as the workout itself! If you want to keep your clients long term, avoid orthopedic injuries, and maximize their performance in the gym, this DVD is exactly what you need. In fact, the moment I got this DVD I watched it and followed along all the exercises and could immediately feel the difference, and could see how much it was going to benefit me and my clients.
Hartman and Robertson are wellsprings of the best training information I have ever come across each in their own right, but the fact that they are collaborating now means you absolutely don’t want to miss this. The fitness gods are smiling!”
Jean-Paul Francoeur
www.JPFitness.com
“When you’re talking about efficient and effective warm-up exercises, the “Inside out: The Ulitmate upper body warm-up” manual is about as good as it gets. Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson are two of the sharpest minds in strength and conditioning today and this manual is just a small sample of what they have to offer. I highly recommend this manual to anyone working with athletes, general population clients, or for people like myself who are active and always looking for exercises to help keep them going strong. “
Robert Dos Remedios
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
College of the Canyons
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year 2006
“Hartman and Robertson have given the fitness profession a new guide on how to warm up and increase flexibility. The “Inside out: The Ultimate upper body warm-up” is a must have for any coach, athlete, trainer. I have implemented what they have in their manual after just one day of reading, because it is so simple and thorough. Anyone who is active or trains should not pass this up as a way to improve their own flexibility or improve their clients”
Matt Durant
Strength & Conditioning Coach
University of La Verne
“I found the” Inside-Out: The Ultimate Upper Body Warm Up” very easy to follow. My business’s main focus is keeping people safe, setting good postural habits and decreasing the chance of injury before even thinking about strength work. I will be using a large number of these movements in my Postural and Foundation programs and also my Rotational and Torso programs will now have a new look to them also. I can also now set clients home exercises to follow knowing they are in no danger of hurting themselves and will have no confusion about how to complete them due to their simplicity and in so doing achieving results faster. “
David Virgo
www.cricketfitness.net
“With Inside Out: The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson have combined their unparalleled knowledge and years of practical experience in the field of sports conditioning to create one of the most amazing resources to hit the industry in years. The easy to understand, yet extremely informative manner in which they demonstrate the drills make them beneficial to athletes of all ages and ability levels. If you’re an athlete who uses their upper body at all, you simply must own this DVD. If you’re a swimmer, a pitcher, a quarterback, or any other athlete who relies heavily on their upper body, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it. Definitely a must have in my view!”
Mike Mejia M.S. CSCS
Exercise Advisor to Men’s Health magazine and co-author of Scrawny to Brawny: The ultimate guide to building muscle the natural way.
“Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson have, without question, produced a kick-ass product!
After years of training every protocol known to man, my body was beat up! I didn’t realize how limited my upper and lower body movements had become. After watching this DVD, I now realize how mobility and optimal postural alignment of the hips and spine relate to the functionality of the my shoulders. If you have a chronic rotator cuff issue, your bench is stuck, your hands go numb during squats or you want to learn some of the latest information around all things upper back mobility – get this manual and DVD ASAP!
Great detail has been placed on functional anatomy, static and dynamic postural assessments and progressive correction and prevention of chronic / acute limitations. The information is detailed and lays the exercises in a step-by-step progression – it really drives the information home!
I’ve spent years training the same movement patterns and my mobility sucked! I immediately have felt relief after 1 week of implementing the exercises in this manual and DVD set. Thanks Mike and Bill!”
Jim Smith “Smitty”, CSCS, CFT, USAW
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Later
P.S. www.inside-out-warm-up.com for the best upper body training of your life.
