What This Is All About As coaches, our job isn’t just to run a workout — it’s to teach. Every movement progression, every drill, every step has a purpose. When we understand and can clearly explain the “why,” we become better teachers, our athletes learn faster, and the class experience improves immediately. This guide is here to help you bridge the gap between running movements and teaching movements. The goal is simple:Know the purpose behind each step, coach it with intention, and help athletes move better, safer, and more confidently. If we can articulate the “why,” we can create real change — rep by rep, class by class. Below is an example of how to run through this with any movement. I encourage you to do the same to all movements you coach. Push Press Progression Progression Purpose "Why" Dip & Hold Ensures the athlete can get into the proper position and allows them to feel what the proper dip position is. Dip/Drive (Slow) Ensures the athlete can maintain the proper position with a reverse of direction at a slow speed. Reinforces that the bar stays on the shoulders through the dip and drive. Dip/Drive (Fast) Ensures the athlete can maintain the proper position with a reverse of direction at full speed. Reinforces that the bar stays on the shoulders through the dip and drive. Push Press with PVC Ensures the athlete can maintain positions and timing with an external object light enough that it won't mask faults. Sumo Deadlift High Pull Progression Progression Purpose "Why" Sumo Deadlift Reinforces mechanics of deadlift with new position of feet and hands. Reinforces that you have to stand before you shrug. Sumo Deadlift and Shrug (Slow) Allows athletes to work on standing before the shrug at a slow speed while maintaining mechanics of the deadlift. Sumo Deadlift and Shrug (Fast) Allows athletes to work on standing before the shrug with more velocity while maintaining mechanics of the deadlift without complexity of the pull. Sumo Deadlift High Pull with PVC

In this video, we break down the kipping pull-up the way it was meant to be taught—through positions, tension, and deliberate practice. No shortcuts, no flailing. Just clean, efficient mechanics you can use immediately in class or in your own training. If you want to coach higher-level gymnastics or finally feel confident teaching the kip swing, this is the breakdown you’ve been waiting for. Post questions below, share how you’re applying this in class, and tag me inside the community so we can keep leveling up together. 💪🔥

Progression is everything. Here’s the exact overhead squat progression I use at Coast Range in both my group classes and my Parkinson’s classes to build mobility, stability, and confidence before adding load. Simple steps → Better positions → Better athletes. Full breakdown inside the video.

Recorded live – Now available for replay! We covered a TON in today’s session. From dialing in the intangible parts of coaching to reading the room during class to long-term gym member retention…this was one of our deepest and most practical Q&As yet. 🧠 Key Topics We Hit: - How to coach athletes through emotional or psychological stress, not just physical limitations - The subtle trust-building skills every great coach needs - How to spot if your programming is truly working—beyond PRs and attendance - What kills gym culture faster than bad programming (and how to fix it) - Why ego and insecurity are the biggest silent coaching barriers—and how to navigate them - Simple ways to turn coaching into a career without opening a gym or going full-time online - The difference between gaining more knowledge and growing true coaching wisdom 👊 Your Next Step: If you missed it live, go watch the replay below. You’ll walk away with ideas you can apply today to your coaching, business, and personal development. 👉 And don’t let the conversation stop here—drop your follow-up questions in the comments and we’ll keep the thread going. Let’s level up together, coaches. 🔥— Wes

If you’ve ever been stuck on the pull, confused in the transition, or felt like your lockout was holding you back… this one’s for you. In this video, I break down my layered progression for building a strong, clean, and repeatable muscle-up — whether you’re chasing your first rep or leveling up your technique for competition. 🔥 What’s inside: - Step-by-step layers that remove the guesswork - Strength and skill progressions that actually work - Common faults + how to fix them fast - Cues I use every day with my athletes and coaches 💬 Your turn: Drop a comment below with: 1️⃣ Which layer you’re currently working on 2️⃣ Your biggest sticking point 3️⃣ A video if you want feedback from the crew 💪