Author: Alex Tanskey
Alex Tanskey is a Raleigh, North Carolina based strength coach. Along with his SFG Level II, he holds certifications through the NSCA, FMS, and Precision Nutrition. From his own past experiences with back and hip pain, he takes an integrative approach to getting people strong and moving well.
In his spare time, he enjoys deadlifting three-times his bodyweight, pressing the Beast, writing, and catching the latest episode of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. Alex finished 1st overall in the Fall 2018 TSC Men’s Open and is currently training to become a Beast Tamer.
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Want to increase your pullup reps? How about improve your pullup technique? We have a program that delivers and, provided you follow its principles, is virtually foolproof. But it isn’t for the faint-hearted. Having a solid understanding of those principles will help, as will lessons learned in the field by top TSC competitor, Alex Tanskey. […]
A few years ago, my deadlift was at a crossroads. I decided to use StrongFirst principles to guide a simplified training approach. Here's what I did and how you, too, can increase your deadlift.