Advanced Human Performance by Dr. Joel Seedman

Advanced Human Performance by Dr. Joel Seedman Founded by Dr. Joel Seedman, Advanced Human Performance is an athletic performance, fitness consulting, personal training, and sports nutrition company.
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Founded by Dr. Joel Seedman, Advanced Human Performance is an athletic performance, neuromuscular therapy, sports nutrition, personal training, and strength and conditioning company in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Seedman also writes articles and for many magazines and websites including Muscle and Fitness, T-Nation, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Bodybuilding.com, Self Magazine, STACK, and many others.

06/05/2026

Jesus (Yeshua) gave much instruction & specific commands during His time on earth. However, there were only very occasional scenarios where He says the words “You Must” right before a particular command. The most notable instance of this is in the gospel of John 3 He says “You Must be Born Again”.

These are some of the toughest yet most important words given by Yeshua (Jesus) as He’s pointing back to the Old Testament particularly in Jeremiah & Ezekial talking about how Yahweh God will remedy our sin & disobedient sin nature by giving us a new heart & new spirit, one that would follow Him since He would write His commands on our heart.

When we repent of our sins and accept Him as our savior He does something incredible. He puts to death our old sin nature just as He was crucified on the cross we are spiritually crucified with Him. He then gives us His nature to replace our old sin nature in the form of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us guidance, power, wisdom, & desire to follow God’s commands & be pleasing to Him by obeying His precepts & loving Him.

But how does this relate to exercise science & strength training. This concept is very consistent with the field of neuromuscular physiology, skill acquisition, motor learning, and neuroplasticity in terms of building new neural networks. You don’t try to improve on old pre-existing motor programs when it comes to mastering a skill or learning a new one. Instead if you want to master a skill you need to get rid of the old motor program & replace it with a new one.

Whether it’s a squat, hinge, lunge, push, or pull, our old strategies are too corrupted & flawed. We don’t want to salvage those old programs. Instead we want those to be done away with & replaced by proper motor programs & activation patterns. This is true for skill, sports, & strength training. This is how we teach our clients & athletes & this is really how any competent strength coach, physical therapist, or personal trainer trains. We teach clients how to train properly & replace old pre-existing corrupted motor programs with proper ones rather than trying to clean up flawed one.

06/04/2026

5 Belt Squat Drills!! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio. https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected the way God created them to be. And yes, the Bible is part of this discussion.

Here me and my brother Joshua Seedman (he’s not on IG) are doing 5 exercises with the belt squat.

1.Goblet Belt Squats. 4 Benefits. 1) As great as goblet squats are, the upper body & core oftentimes are the limiting factor and the legs don’t always get thoroughly taxed. Combining the belt squat & goblet squat resolves this. 2) One of the most common problems on goblet squats is collapsing in the bottom position & going excessively deep. The belt squat is one of the most effective squat variations to teach people not to collapse & use excessive ROM as going below parallel on these feels very unnatural & awkward. As a result the lifter is more likely to apply ideal 90 deg squat mechanics. 3) Belt Squats are great but tend to be a bit uncomfortable once the load gets past a certain point as the belt digging into the hips doesn’t feel great. This variation keeps the goblet load and belt load moderate but when combined is quite heavy & challenging without the discomforts of either variation. 4) This specific squat combination is very low back friendly as all of the weight is kept very close to the center of mass.

2.Wide RDL’s. Think of this as a heavy kettlebell RDL. Thanks to Mark Bell for this.

3. Overhead Belt Squat. Sloppy posture on belt squats is a common issue. Add a light overhead squat to fix this & feel your quads & glutes even more since posture will be locked in.

4. Bent Over Rows.

5. Hanging Squats. Similar to heavy kettlebell squat.

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

06/04/2026

Stop Flaring Your Elbows. My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio.

Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected the way God created them to be.

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It’s widely accepted in the fitness industry that you should not flare your elbows on bench press and chest press variations. Flaring the elbows can not only lead to shoulder pain but also pectoral tears. However, the same principle applies to shoulder press and military press. Tuck the elbows by engaging the lats & upper back just like a pullup or chinup.

Not only does this maximize overhead pressing strength but it also protects the shoulders by centrating the glenohumeral joint while allowing the most natural scapulohumeral rhythm.

Aim for 90 degree joint angles to maximize muscle activation, strength gains, & muscle growth.

If you’re having trouble with the elbow tuck cue and lat activation the secret lies in your posture which starts with head position. Keep your head tall and retracted and compressed down. Also brace your core while keeping your chest out.

We use 90 degree eccentric isometrics which maximizes motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health as well as athletic performance. 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!

More in my 2 FREE books link bio.

Check out my Right Angle Podcast vids on YouTube and Spotify.

06/03/2026

Functional Muscle Mass!! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio.

Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected the way God created them to be.

Here’s kinesiologist & PhD candidate on a tough 8-part full body workout that emphasized strength, muscle function, & muscle growth.

The 8 Exercises.

1.Oblique Slings Cable Row. Shoutout to Ben for coming up with this variation hooking the back foot into the bench via dorsiflexion with contralateral & reciprocal hip activation firing patterns. These are amazing & not only torch the lats and upper back but also core & rotational muscles.

2.Band-Resisted Trap Bar Deadlifts (squat pattern). This not only provides accommodating resistance but also forces the feet to activate and screw them into the floor in order to prevent valgus ankle collapse. Great for strengthening ankles & feet + legs, upper back, traps etc.

3. Split Squat Lat Pulldown.

4. Sprinter Dumbbell Pullover.

5. Bench Press using Tom Brady Band Resisted Protocol (band-hand protocol). 5 Benefits 1. Cues Elbow Tuck & Scapular Depression (shoulders down). 2. Reinforces the Powerlifting Cue “Bend the Bar in Half”. 3. Promotes External Rotation of Shoulder as You Resist Internal Rotation from Band. 4. Reinforces a Strong Tight Grip with Entire Hand Squeezing Bar. 5. Easier Setup for Accommodating Resistance than traditional Pins

6. Band Resisted Barbell Shoulder Press + Band-Hand Protocol.

7. Barbell Good Mornings.

8. Barbell Bulgarian Squats.

We use 90 degree to maximize motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health as well as athletic performance.

More in my 2 FREE books link bio.

Check out my Right Angle Podcast vids on YouTube and Spotify.

06/02/2026

Offset Loading! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods. Link bio.

Here’s pro football athlete .calzada on offset shoulder press.

New research shows offset loading boosts athletic performance, muscle function, strength, muscle growth, stability, core activation, injury prevention, & cognitive benefits.

More in my 2 FREE books link bio.

References:

1.Buscà, B., Arboix-Alió, J., Baraut, C., Arboix, A., & Aguilera-Castells, J. (2025). Great Offset Loading Influences Core & Bench Press Peak Prime Mover’s Activity in Trained Athletes. Journal of functional morphology & kinesiology, 10(2), 180. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020180 .

2. Sharp, M., Ottinger, C., Gheith, R. et al. The Effects of Offset Loading Versus Traditional Loading in the Bench Press Exercise on Muscle Thickness and Strength in Trained Males. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 5, 302–313 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-022-00200-1 .

3. Jarosz, J., Gołaś, A., Krzysztofik, M., Matykiewicz, P., Strońska, K., Zając, A., & Maszczyk, A. (2020). Changes in Muscle Pattern Activity during the Asymmetric Flat Bench Press (Offset Training). International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(11), 3912. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113912 .

4. Gürbüz, E., & Taş, M. (2025). The Effect of Offset Strength Training Applied to the Lower Extremities on Balance Performance in Football Players. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, 13(3), 429-437. https://izlik.org/JA86HZ56WF .

5. Yan, B., Yao, S., Zhang, J., Li, C., Han, T., Hu, Q., & Lv, K. (2025). Effects of asymmetric load bench press offset training on muscle activation levels and exercise-induced fatigue in collegiate bodybuilders. Frontiers in physiology, 16, 1592477. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1592477 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40415788/ .

6. Saeterbakken, A. H., Solstad, T. E. J., Behm, D. G., Stien, N., Shaw, M. P., Pedersen, H., & Andersen, V. (2020). Muscle activity in asymmetric bench press among resistance-trained individuals. European journal of applied phys 120(11), 2517–2524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-020-04476-5.

06/02/2026

Tom Brady Band Workout! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined .

Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected.

Here’s NPC figure athlete Leslie Petch (who’s all natural & uses no peptides, hormones, steroids, or supplements and is 65 years old) demonstrating 7 upper body exercises using the Tom Brady Method. But what is the Tom Brady method?

Tom Brady was known for using predominantly bands for his workouts & training during his NFL career. Now that he’s retired he often combines the same band exercises with free weights like barbells and dumbbells as he showcased on a recent episode with Jesse James West.

When I first saw the banded bench press I thought that it was simply another way to apply accommodating resistance to bench press without any additional benefits. However, I was sorely mistaken. After trying it & using with a few of my athletes I noticed 5 unique benefits that set it apart from other variations including traditional band resisted bench press (anchored into pins on a rack).

The 5 benefits of the band bench press.

1. Cues Elbow Tuck & Scapular Depression (shoulders down).
2. Reinforces the Powerlifting Cue “Bend the Bar in Half”.
3. Promotes External Rotation of Shoulder as You Resist Internal Rotation from Band.
4. Reinforces a Strong Tight Grip with Entire Hand Squeezing Bar.
5. Easier Setup for Accommodating Resistance than traditional Pins.

As shown here it can be applied to a variety of exercises not just bench press & it elicits a similar effect.

The 7 Banded Free Weight Exercises.

1.Dumbbell Biceps Curls.

2. Floor Press.

3. Chest Fly

4. Barbell Skull Crusher.

5. Overhead Barbell Shoulder Press.

6. Chinups with Knee Flexion Hamstring Loading.

7. Bent Over Rows.

Use 90 Deg Eccentric Isometrics to maximize muscle growth, strength, & joint health. More in my 2 FREE books link bio.

06/01/2026

5 Belt Squat Drills!! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio.

Barefoot shoes code🤑 DRJOEL25OFF for 25% discount.

Shorts .

Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected the way God created them to be. And yes, the Bible is part of this discussion.

Here me and my brother Joshua Seedman (he’s not on IG) are doing 5 exercises with the belt squat.

1.Goblet Belt Squats. 4 Benefits. 1) As great as goblet squats are, the upper body & core oftentimes are the limiting factor and the legs don’t always get thoroughly taxed. Combining the belt squat & goblet squat resolves this. 2) One of the most common problems on goblet squats is collapsing in the bottom position & going excessively deep. The belt squat is one of the most effective squat variations to teach people not to collapse & use excessive ROM as going below parallel on these feels very unnatural & awkward. As a result the lifter is more likely to apply ideal 90 deg squat mechanics. 3) Belt Squats are great but tend to be a bit uncomfortable once the load gets past a certain point as the belt digging into the hips doesn’t feel great. This variation keeps the goblet load and belt load moderate but when combined is quite heavy & challenging without the discomforts of either variation. 4) This specific squat combination is very low back friendly as all of the weight is kept very close to the center of mass.

2.Wide RDL’s. Think of this as a heavy kettlebell RDL. Thanks to for this.

3. Overhead Belt Squat. Sloppy posture on belt squats is a common issue. Add a light overhead squat to fix this & feel your quads & glutes even more since posture will be locked in.

4. Bent Over Rows.

5. Hanging Squats. Similar to heavy kettlebell squat.

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

05/31/2026

5 Tips for Bench Press! My FREE ebook explains the science. Link at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

Our thoughts & prayers to anyone who deals with any form of injury or pec tear like this including Trevor Delano.

So why do these injuries occur? Because of excessive range of motion & faulty biomechanics.

I’m posting this to help people avoid serious injuries.

10 facts.

1.Injuries in the weight room like this are becoming increasingly common. However our athletes never get injured in the weight room & rarely injured on the playing field.

2. A majority of research in kinesiology shows roughly 90 degree joint angles or natural/partial range of motion optimizes muscle growth & strength.

3. The negative ramifications from excessive range of motion such as significantly going past 90 deg are not simply compromised strength & muscle mass.

4. Traditional strength training with full range of motion is one of the most injurious activities humans can participate according to latest research.

5. A majority of strength training injuries occur below 90 deg joint angles or using excessive range of motion.

6. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of clips online of lifters injuring themselves (muscle tears, ruptures, & extreme acute damage) during their training session. Without fail almost all occur below 90 deg joint angles. This is not a coincidence.

7. Some occur with near max loading but most occur with submax loads under control with weights they’ve handled without issues in the past. Most are with experienced lifters who have been training for years.
8. So we can rule out tissue adaptation & load management. Instead the primary culprit is faulty biomechanics & excessive ROM.

9. There are multiple factors at play including steroids, previous injuries, nutrition etc.

10. But the key culprit as shown by research is biomechanics & range of motion.

Bonus: for bench press tuck elbows, keep shoulders down & back, aim for 90 deg, take closer grip, & control the negative.

My 2 FREE books & YouTube Podcasts explain.

30 More References below.

doi: 10.1177/2325967118771016.
doi: 10.1080/02640414.2025.2481534.



14 Pubmed References that highlight how traditional strength training not only leads to injuries, disease, inflammation, and sickness but also minimizes muscle growth and strength. That’s why we train with 90 degree eccentric isometrics instead. Also much more in my FREE ebook MOVEMENT REDEFINED and Right Angle Podcast where I explain all of the research. Also 18 More Pubmed References in this article at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/blog/squats-truths . That’s 32 references to through before you comment negatively. Enjoy!!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29785405/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11496437/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21590644/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18923185/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32789068/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11496437/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10689975/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21153734/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19077737/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8959256/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24669872/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16840584/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526590023005370

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1568163720303202

Posture & Alignment + Bands! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio.Make sure ...
05/31/2026

Posture & Alignment + Bands! My 2 Free Books explain all my methods, not just 1 but 2 FREE books. Link in bio.

Make sure you download both FREE books not just 1. The 1st one, Movement Redefined goes over the fundamentals of all my training methods. The 2nd book Mind, Body Spirit – Redefined goes into even greater depth of the science, practical application, + how the mind, body, & spirit are interconnected.

Great session yesterday with NFL pro . We used a combo of bands with dumbbells & barbells on semi-traditional movements in order to cue posture, feet, alignment, & core.

The 9 Exercises.

1.Band Resisted Goblet Squats on . Helps cue posture & feet. You can also go heavy on goblet squats if you run out of heavy dumbbells you can load this up with lots of band tension. The bands want to create a valgus force on the ankles you have to resist and also wants to collapse the shoulders & neck into flexion due to the placement of the band. Bands .

2. Wide Underhand Barbell RDL + RNT Horizontal Band Resistance.

3. Single Leg Sprinter Stand with Underhand Dumbbell Pinching Posture Hold + Mini band to cue upper back & lats.

4. Supine Cable Row (Bench Row) + Mini Band. Awesome posture & upper back exercises + great transfer to bench press.

5. T-Bench Barbell Bench Press & Banded Hip Bridge + Mini Band on arms to help cue lat activation similar to slingshot from Mark Bell.

6. Dumbbell Sprinter Bulgarian Squats.

7. Overhead Dumbbell Press with Mini Band External Rotation Cueing.

8. Barbell Banded Plank Rollout.

9. Perfect Pullups.

We use 90 degree eccentric isometrics which maximizes motor unit recruitment, length tension relationship, anatomical leverage, muscle activation & much more. That means more muscle growth, strength, & joint health as well as athletic performance. 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!

More in my 2 FREE books link bio.

Check out my Right Angle Podcast on YouTube!

05/30/2026

Yes 90 degree joint angles is significantly above parallel due to tibial inclination. A parallel squat is roughly at 130 degrees of knee & hip flexion. The only time a parallel squat and 90 degrees are the same is on a wall sit.

My 2 FREE books explain everything on my website at https://www.advancedhumanperformance.com/mind-body-spirit-redefined

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