Advanced Human Performance by Dr. Joel Seedman

10/20/2026

Unilateral Strength Workout. My 2 FREE books explain everything including all of the training methods, science, & my personal story. Link bio.

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Here’s NFL pro Elijah Wilkinson on a tough 8-part full body workout that emphasized strength, stability, motor control, in unilateral fashion (single limb). Great win for the Cardinals this week as they beat the Rams. This is Elijah’s 10th year in the NFL & going strong.

I’m a big fan of doing at least one unilateral movement per week for each of the Big 7 Human Movement Patterns. I believe they not only help with strength & muscle growth but also symmetry, stability, core stabilization, oblique slings, proprioception, posture, motor control and more. But the key is go heavy but use perfect form.

I’m also a big fan of using barbells and specialty bars for single limb exercises like this REP combo trap bar and cambered bar. The javelin protocol (holding the barbell with one arm) requires an even greater level of stability, motor control, & alignment. It forces the lifter to use slow & controlled form to dial in the movement.

The 8 Exercises.

1.Cambered Bar Suitcase RDL + Bent Over Row.

2. Barbell Javelin Chest Press.

3. Sprinter Dumbbell Lunges on Flex Mvmt (code🤑 DRJOEL). + AIREX® Mats & Balance Products

4. Overhead Single Arm Javelin Press.

5. Single Arm Split Squat Lat Pulldown.

6. Eccentric Only Negative Leg Curls on Flex discs (code DRJOEL).

7. Zercher Kickstand Squats.

8. Single Arm Planks on Flex discs.

We use 90 degree eccentric isometrics as this maximizes motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health. Thousands of folks around the world are switching to the 90 deg EI method & reporting near miraculous benefits including healing from injuries that no other method could resolve. God gets all the glory!

Read more in my 2 FREE ebooks on my website. Hard copies on Amazon.

Learn more on my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube & Spotify.

10/19/2026

Fixing My Body! My 2 FREE books explain everything including all the training methods, science, & my personal story. Link bio.

Great discussion I had recently with the one and only Dr. Christina Rahm on Christina Rahm . Podcast at copy paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vUcppu9Src .

In this portion of the podcast discussion I talk about my journey of fixing my own body. I actually come from a full range of motion background. In my mid 20’s my body began breaking down to the point that I almost had to completely give up strength training as my hips, low back, knees, neck, & shoulders were in constant excruciating pain. I was always injured & felt miserable. This was literally a result of training with full range of motion. I tried reducing the loads considerably & still nothing seemed to work.

I prayed for months for God to heal me but instead of answering my prayer directly He took me on a path of doing my PhD that would not only teach me how to fix my own body but also give me the tools necessary how to fix others as well. God always has a plan we just have to trust in Him as the Bible tells us to. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

During my PhD I came upon research & literature that helped develop the 90 degree eccentric isometrics training system. This system will not only maximize your physique, athletic performance, strength, & muscle growth but also joint health and injury prevention. We have had thousands of folks use this system to heal injuries & pain that no other modality could treat.

Learn more in my 2 FREE books on my website and Right Angle Podcast.

Thanks again Dr. Rahm for having me on the show. Also had a great segment with her husband Clayton Thomas as well talking athletic performance & more. Check out their pages for lots more great health, wellness, medical, & fitness discussions. Also check out their awesome supplement line The Root Brands use code🤑 joelroot at https://therootbrands.com/apps/ref/joelroot .

10/17/2026

The Landmine RDL is one of the best posterior chain exercises you've probably never done. Not only is it incredibly safe since the weight is directly under the center of mass but the wide stance required for these torches the glutes and hamstrings. However it's also a brutal stimulus for the upper back, lats, back extensors and even your rear delts. As long as you maintain perfect posture and form you don't need a belt.

More in my 2 FREE books at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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10/16/2026

Heavy + Functional - My 2 FREE books explain all my training methods, link bio or hard copy on Amazon. https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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The emphasis this workout was on loading functional movements with the heaviest weight I could control for lower rep ranges 2-5 reps which is typical for my heavy days roughly 3x per week. The other 3 workouts I emphasize power, stability, motor control etc. But all of my workouts (6x per week are full body).

The 8 exercises this workout.

1.Renegade Rows with Feet Elevated. I went underhand to help engage lats & depress shoulders & scapula.

2. Sumo Landmine Deadlift RDL. Safe way to load RDL since load is under center of mass.

3. Safety Bar Squats with Back Squat Position. These are deceptively intense & great for posture since the arms have to go farther behind you thereby requiring greater t-spine & shoulder mobility. Safety Bar Elitefts.

4. Plate Loaded Dorsiflexion Chinups. One of my favorite ways to perform weighted pullups because you can’t cheat, no kipping, or use excessive momentum.

5. Kickstand Dumbbell Push Press. Great power, stability, symmetry, & muscle building exercise.

6. Sprinter Lunges on Safety Bar + Flex Discs (code DRJOEL).

7. Knee Raise Trap Bar Bench Press + Fatgripz. Trap Bar REPFitness.

8.Bonus Finisher. T-Bar Rows. Max reps with 4 plates (these were closer to partials as my back was fried), then did a drop set 3 plates to failure.

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We use 90 degree eccentric isometrics as this maximizes motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health. Thousands of folks around the world are switching to the 90 deg EI method & reporting near miraculous benefits including healing from injuries that no other method could resolve. God gets all the glory!

Read more in my 2 FREE ebooks on my website. Hard copies on Amazon.

Learn more on my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube & Spotify.

10/16/2026

Stop 🛑 Rowing Past 90! My 2 FREE books explain all my training methods, link bio or hard copy on Amazon.

Here’s kinesiologist, PhD candidate and personal trainer Ben Lai, Ph.D.(c), NASM, CSCS on band resisted barbell rows using bar from Kensui Fitness .

Yes you can go past 90 degrees on exercises like rows, presses, squats, RDL’s, lunges, pullups, etc. But it won’t be without consequences and potential issues.

8 Things that happen when you go past 90 degrees.

1.Less motor unit recruitment and muscle activation in the targeted musculature.

2. Compensation patters and dysfunctional movement since your body will be required to compensate in some form or fashion.

3. More tension and stress to the neck and shoulders.

4.Compromised posture and alignment.

5. More tension and stress to the joints typically resulting in joint pain.

6. Less lat and upper back activation.

7. More lumbar extension (can lead to low back pain).

8. Less Muscle Growth.

When you train to 90 degrees you eliminate these issues and optimize human movement thereby maximizing strength, muscle growth, joint health, and athletic performance.

We have had thousands of reports of folks around the world switching to the 90 degree method and experiencing healing and restoration of their bodies including healing of pain and injuries that no other modality could resolve. God gets all the glory!

More in my 2 FREE books and Right Angle Podcast on YouTube & Spotify.

Going past 90 degrees on rows and most exercises not only compromises strength & size but also joint health.

10/14/2026

Heavy + Functional - My 2 FREE books explain all my training methods, link bio or hard copy on Amazon.

Barefoot shoes👟 VIVOBAREFOOT (code🤑 DRJOEL) . These shoes are research-proven to enhance muscle function & joint health.

The emphasis this workout was on loading functional movements with the heaviest weight I could control for lower rep ranges 2-5 reps which is typical for my heavy days roughly 3x per week. The other 3 workouts I emphasize power, stability, motor control etc. But all of my workouts (6x per week are full body).

The 8 exercises this workout.

1.Renegade Rows with Feet Elevated. I went underhand to help engage lats & depress shoulders & scapula.

2. Sumo Landmine Deadlift RDL. Safe way to load RDL since load is under center of mass.

3. Safety Bar Squats with Back Squat Position. These are deceptively intense & great for posture since the arms have to go farther behind you thereby requiring greater t-spine & shoulder mobility. Safety Bar elitefts .

4. Plate Loaded Dorsiflexion Chinups. One of my favorite ways to perform weighted pullups because you can’t cheat, no kipping, or use excessive momentum.

5. Kickstand Dumbbell Push Press. Great power, stability, symmetry, & muscle building exercise.

6. Sprinter Lunges on Safety Bar + Flex Mvmt (code DRJOEL).

7. Knee Raise Trap Bar Bench Press + Fat Gripz . Trap Bar REP .

8.Bonus Finisher. T-Bar Rows. Max reps with 4 plates (these were closer to partials as my back was fried), then did a drop set 3 plates to failure.

Shorts Strong Szn .

We use 90 degree eccentric isometrics as this maximizes motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health. Thousands of folks around the world are switching to the 90 deg EI method & reporting near miraculous benefits including healing from injuries that no other method could resolve. God gets all the glory!

Read more in my 2 FREE ebooks on my website. Hard copies on Amazon.

Learn more on my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Strength & Muscle Lift! My 2 FREE Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio. Hard copies of my books available on Amazon. https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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Here’s football athletes John Boyd on a functional strength, hypertrophy, stability, & power workout from yesterday. Here are the 8 exercises.

1.Oblique Slings Single Arm Cable Row + Band Resisted Chest Press. The opposite arm driving into a chest press actually helps the opposite side row more aggressively and activate the back & lats more intensely via principles of reciprocal activation, co-contraction, and contralateral firing patterns. These torch the entire upper body & core with a very functional movement for athletes.

2. Underhand Grip Trap Bar Deadlifts on Airex. Underhand grips from Kensui. Underhand helps keep shoulders retracted which helps cue better posture & lat activation. Airex pad reinforces better foot activation & forces lifter to use more full body tension & motor control.

3. Double Knee Raise Barbell Bench Press with Cambered Bar from REPfitness.

4. Single Leg Bear Crawl Ab Rollout Drop Set with Double Leg

5. Trap Bar High Pulls.

6. Deadbug Pullups.

7. Goblet Bulgarian Squats.

8. Single Leg Barbell Good Mornings on Airex Pad.

9. Cambered Bar Overhead Shoulder Press with Chains.

Notice most movements involve 90 degree joint angles as research in exercise science shows this optimizes muscle growth, strength, joint health, & athletic performance. We have had thousands of people write in over the years how the 90 degree eccentric isometrics method not only helped maximize their physique & performance but also healed injuries & pain in their bodies that no other modality could resolve. God gets all the glory!

Check out my 2 FREE books on my website or hard copies on Amazon. These books will change your training methods & transform the way you think about strength training, fitness, & workouts I promise!

Also check out my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube to learn more about all of my training methods.


https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

10/11/2026

Stop 🛑 Butchering Pullups! My 2 FREE books explain all my training methods, link bio or hard copy on Amazon.

Here’s NPC figure athlete demonstrating perfect form on pullups. She’s using .grips (code JOEL.10) which are very comfortable on the wrists and arms.

Here are the 5 Most Common Pullup Mistakes.

1.Using excessive momentum, sloppy form, and kipping. Aim for perfectly strict reps with maximal control and full body tension.

2.Pulling too high at the top and going past 90 degrees which creates compensation patterns as you’re no longer fully engaging the lats & upper back but using other muscles around your shoulders, neck, & traps instead. Over time this leads to injuries and inflammation.

3. Stretching too low at the bottom and losing tension. Go as deep as possible without sacrificing posture, full body tension, or shoulder position. This should look identical to the top of an overhead shoulder press.

4. Allowing the legs & lower body to be loose. Focus on keeping the legs, feet, ankles, and entire lower body tight, rigid, and fully locked in just like the upper body. Whatever position you assume make sure you dorsiflex the ankles to ensure better alignment & recruitment from head to toe. And yes always perfect posture.

5. Aiming for quantity rather than quality. I’d rather have a client hit 2 perfect pullups than 20 sloppy ones. Master your form & create a strong muscle mind connection each & every rep.

Notice most movements involve 90 degree joint angles as research in exercise science shows this optimizes muscle growth, strength, joint health, & athletic performance. We have had thousands of people write in over the years how the 90 degree eccentric isometrics method not only helped maximize their physique & performance but also healed injuries & pain in their bodies that no other modality could resolve. God gets all the glory!

More in my 2 FREE books on my website or hard copies on Amazon.

Also check out my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube & Spotify.

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10/11/2026

Why Posture? My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio. Hard copies on Amazon. https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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Here is NPC physique champion Eric Mcyintire on a full body workout that emphasized posture, alignment, stability, & strength.

Without perfect posture it’s impossible to perform any exercise correctly. Perfect posture starts with optimal head & neck alignment meaning tall & retracted head & neck with shoulders pulled down & back. Then keep the core tight & pulled in with feet perfectly straight or slightly internally rotated on single leg variations.

Interestingly the Bible also points to posture, alignment, and feet.

“Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb that is impaired may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.” (Hebrews 12:12-13).

The Bible & science always point back to each other. My 2 FREE books explain more.

We also did eyes closed variations mixed in for proprioception (sense of feel) which once again is analogous to the Holy Spirit in the Bible. The Holy Spirit gives us sense of feel in the spiritual realm & proprioception gives us feel in the physical realm with movement.

The 8 exercises this workout.

1.Prone Seal Rows using RackRow Bench use code SEEDMAN10 or go to link at http://www.RackRow.com/?aff=3 . Bar from Kensui.

2. Chinese Plank Dumbbell Chest Press.

3. Eyes Closed Dumbbell RDL on Sanddune Stepper (code drjoel) .

4. Bench Crunches (with proper range of motion).

5. Underhand Dumbbell Pinching Bulgarian Squats on Sanddune (code drjoel).

6. Arnold Press.

7. Eyes Closed Gunslinger Dumbbell Squats Sanddune (code drjoel).

8. Chinups.

We used the Sanddune stepper (code drjoel) for more foot & ankle activation.

Notice most moves involve 90 degree eccentric isometrics to optimize muscle function, joint health, & performance. I explain more in my 2 FREE books & Right Angle Podcast on YouTube. Link in bio.