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Just wanted to send my warm thank yous again for your great MEBB program. I’ve been using it in-season for basketball (as a 3-day a week template) and it has done wonders to maintain my strength and my passion for CF and basketball, all the while ensuring I don’t burn out!!! I’ve “refined/personalized” the program somewhat by splitting the lower body segment, alternating each phase between a hip dominant and a quad dominant ME exercise, and then using a posterior chain exercise as an assistance exercise during the quad-dominant ME phases, while using 1-leg quad-dominant assistance exercises during the hip-dominant ME phases. The total body day exercises progress and alternate from Hang split CJ/Hang snatch, Split power CJ/Power snatch, and finally Split CJ/Snatch, always using an assistive posterior-chain exercise. As for the upper body, I’ve chosen to alternate between Dips, Pull-ups, Rows, Chin-ups, Muscle-Ups and Standing Press, with the assistive exercise being the exact antagonist, as much as possible (in my case, upright rows, press, bench press, neutral DB press, shoulder external rotator stuff, and pull-ups.) It’s working great so far. And for added variety and more basketball specific metcons, I’ve calling upon the CF Football’s in-season metcons; again, this is working out wonderfully. Thanks to your insight, principles and the original MEBB program, I’ve been able to continue working out at a high intensity, while ensuring I continue to progress and recover adequately, the latter being even more important as I turn 36 this weekend As a special birthday treat, I’m attending Coach Burgener’s seminar this weekend in Ottawa!!!!
In the hopes of crossing paths one day…

At 50 years of age, I want to thank you for rescuing me from the evil clutches of aerobics and other stupid training mistakes.

Matt is now the starting second baseman. Hitting .442, went 3 for 3 last Tuesday and 1 for 3 Friday. They have turned several double plays. Thanks for all your work with him.

Sir, I am a police officer in southern California and I love your program, its the best thing that I’ve ever come across.

Your workout has been great for my endurance and strength. My vertical has changed drastically from 27″ to 33″ It seems to be going up every week!  The workouts are tough, but they are definitely worth it. I am finding myself mentally and physically stronger. Thanks for pushing me to the limits!

I am a 43-year-old orthopedic surgeon and have participated in Boot Camp for approximately 5 months. It is clearly the best health and lifestyle decision I have made in many years. My experience as a fellowship trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon allows me to tell you that Mike understands the scientific principles involved in athletic performance and getting into shape. His programs encompass all the elements of a world-class training program

I‚’ve followed all your articles,blog and DVD’s‚ and I can’t tell you how inspiring they are.
Thank you so much and take care.

I am a baseball player. This past summer I wanted to gain fifteen pounds before going back to school. I had heard amazing things about Mike Rutherford . Within the first two weeks I gained five pounds and felt a lot stronger.

You’ve  done for dumbbell’s what Rip did for barbells…That’s a mouthful.

Mike Rutherford’s DB DVD got here today. It has 40 exercises demonstrated and explained. Lots of information, good illustrations of the movements, but very valuable for the new ideas for ways to use the equipment we all have lots of. I highly recommend it for everybody trying to keep a fresh approach to training their clients.