The High Performance Handbook creates a customized workout routine based on you.
“There is a short list of people in the strength and conditioning industry who I consider to be the gold standard. Eric Cressey is at the top of that list”
Timothy DiFrancesco“One of the top high performance coaches in the world”
Dr. John Berardi, CSCS“He is one of Men's Health's most-trusted advisors”
Adam Campbell“Eric Cressey is equal parts academic scholar and in-the-trenches veteran”
Sean Hyson“His passion is obvious in the training environment he creates and the athletes he sends to teams”
Donovan T. Santas“Eric Cressey knows more about biomechanics and human anatomy than most of my physician colleagues”
Dr. Spencer NadolskyRegular Price Gold: $159.99
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High Performance Handbook
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High Performance Handbook
Have you ever wondered why the program that helped your best friend put 30lbs on his squat didn't do the same for you?
Have you ever tried to follow a workout from the pages of a magazine only to see yourself get weaker and smaller. or even worse, fatter?
Have you ever tried your hand at the most popular new training system only to find yourself hobbling around in pain over the next few days. or even worse, injured?
If you answered yes to even one of these questions, then I've got some very good news for you.
My name is Eric Cressey, and I am the president of Cressey Sports Performance, a high performance training facility near Boston, MA. We started off small, but we're now a 15,000-square-foot training facility.
You don't work your way up to a facility of this size without providing great coaching to your clients. You know why? Because if you aren't excellent at what you do - constantly updating your training philosophies to give clients the best possible experience and amazing results - you go out of business quickly. Furthermore, you need to be able to coach whoever walks through your doors. Here at CP, we see hundreds of different clients every week.
We even have professional athletes who literally move their families across the country to train with us .
As you can imagine, I've seen it all, and after working with such a wide variety of people, I've come away with one big lesson:
When I decided to create a workout system, there was something that was more important to me than anything else: a strong emphasis on personalization.
The problem with other programs out there is they force people to fit into their system of training. Admittedly it's better than having no direction, but for a lot of people it can make things worse off than they already were.
Let's take a woman with loose joints (hypermobility) as an example. If she did a lot of aggressive stretching (you know, because the experts are always telling us to stretch), she could easily hurt herself! Conversely, the stiff-as-a-board guy at the cubicle next to her might do those exact same stretches and rid himself of his chronic back pain!
Now imagine this scenario and apply it to a workout where these same people are applying heavy loads to their body. It's a recipe for disaster.
Which brings me to my point: why do people still buy cookie cutter programs?
I hate to say it, but the industry is full of unqualified people who lack the educational background and the practical hands-on experience to know what works and what doesn't.
After spending the past few years trying to figure out a solution to these issues, I've finally come up with a way to deliver high quality customization at an affordable price. It's called The High Performance Handbook.
First, unlike your typical cookie-cutter program, it doesn't force you to do an exercise you can't.
Second, it designs a program suitable to your needs - based on how you move, what your schedule allows, and what your goals are.
Third, it's an entire system. Not just some manual that says "do this." We give you an entire video database, how to modify exercises, and much more.
Most important, it does all of this at a very affordable price.
Don't just take my word for it, see what clients and fitness professionals have to say about my approach to coaching:
There is a short list of people in the strength and conditioning industry who I consider to be the gold standard. Eric Cressey is at the top of that list
There is a short list of people in the strength and conditioning industry who I consider to be the gold standard or the best of the best. Eric Cressey is at the top of that list, in my opinion. Eric has mastered the process of turning cutting-edge evidence and knowledge into some of the most efficient and effective in-the-trenches training protocols out there. If you are a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or a practitioner in the performance training field interested in results, then you better be training with and learning from Eric Cressey!
Timothy DiFrancesco
Head S&C Coach – Los Angeles Lakers
The approach of the programming is awesome because it addresses many of the mobility issues and postural imbalances that are ingrained in the majority of the general population.
It's hard to argue with results, and that's exactly what I got with The High Performance Handbook from Eric Cressey. When I read about his new strength program, I was excited because I know how knowledgeable Eric is, and my own training had been in a bit of a rut. Prior to beginning this program, I had added only five pounds on my bench in the previous four months, and had been neglecting all things legs and core because of back pain. I also play a lot of overhead recreational sports, and was constantly having shoulder pain in my throwing arm.
After Eric's four-month program, I am lifting and moving pain free and with better mobility than I have in a very long time. My shoulder and back pain are gone even on my heaviest lifting days. The approach of the programming is awesome because it addresses many of the mobility issues and postural imbalances that are ingrained in the majority of the general population. In addition to working on these imbalances, the program also has a heavy focus on strength. In the 16 weeks this program lasted, I increased my bench press 25 lbs from 235lbs to 260lbs. My deadlift went up from 390lbs on an elevated handle trap bar to 405lbs on a conventional deadlift. I have not made gains this significant in such a short amount of time since I first started strength training.
The High Performance Handbook system is extremely well rounded and thorough. It is a lot of hard work, but the results are worth every rep. If you put in the time and effort, you will not be disappointed in the gains you will experience. I recommend this product 100%.
Mike T.
Kansas City, MO
One of the top high performance coaches in the world
Eric Cressey is one of the top high performance coaches in the world. With his mixture of academic work, practical experience, and high level athletic achievement, he's outpacing almost everyone else in the field. As a result, he's one of the very few coaches I'll turn to now, and in the future, when I'm looking for unique insight into getting the most out of my athletes.
Dr. John Berardi, CSCS
Founder – Precision Nutrition
Advisor – Nike, Apple, and Equinox
I began The High Performance Handbook program hoping to make strength gains, but I didn't expect to get those strength gains and practically eliminate my daily aches.
Making a living as a carpenter for the last 30 years has taken a toll on my body. A typical day has me lifting, bending, reaching and climbing ladders while reaching, bending and lifting. I had become accustomed to pain on a daily basis. My knees would ache with every rung of a ladder, my left shoulder would cry a little every time I reached overhead, and many days my lower back would be in knots.
I began The High Performance Handbook program hoping to make strength gains, but I didn't expect to get those strength gains and practically eliminate my daily aches. My legs and knees feel strong as I go up and down ladders, I no longer cringe when I have to lift anything overhead, and my lower back has never felt better.
Eric has put together a program that is balanced and thorough - and I am looking forward to doing it again. Get the program and follow it to a 'T'; you'll be glad you did.
Dave Chevrette
Marlborough, MA
I never felt beat down after a workout – a lot of them were taxing and tough but by the time I left, I felt really great
I had a very positive experience with The High Performance Handbook. I never left the gym with any kind of lumbar or trap achiness (I normally did before this) and I am contributing that the to fantastic videos and the cues given in the videos. I never felt beat down after a workout – a lot of them were taxing and tough but by the time I left, I felt really great. If you are looking for a place to go after Show and Go or are just looking for a place to start, look no farther.
Get strong with this program. Already strong? Get stronger. Every single one of my lifts improved; as an example, my barbell hip thrusts went from 95lbs to 175lbs (side note, ladies: if you want a strong, high butt, do hip thrusts!). And, by the end of the program I was able to eek out a couple of unassisted single chin-ups.
The fat loss workouts were great too. As an added bonus, my golf and tennis games both improved, and I even played kickball toward the end of this program. And, let me be clear, I come from a long line of non-athletes. Any and all athleticism I have, I have worked very, very hard for. The sprinting in this program made me lightning fast at running bases and when we all woke up the next day, I was not sore, whereas everyone else was, including the 15 year old. I patted myself on the back all day for that one.
I am feeling super confident after completing The High Performance Handbook program and am planning on keeping most of the lifts and warm-ups in my routine going forward.
Melissa Petrich
St. Paul, MN
Eric Cressey knows more about biomechanics and human anatomy than most of my physician colleagues
Eric Cressey knows more about biomechanics and human anatomy than most of my physician colleagues. His knowledge is only surpassed by his coaching skills.
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
Medical Editor, Examine.com
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