How to: Leg Drive on Your Bench
Some tips to to create better tension and leg drive for your bench press.
3 Ways to Fix Your Elbow Flare
The dreaded elbow flare...just like the butt wink in the squat, except WAY. MORE. SERIOUS. Flaring your elbows early in your bench (uncontrollably) is a bad deal. Not only is it putting your shoulder in a compromising position, but you're sacrificing pounds. What am I talking about? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP6daoDjNXc&feature=youtu.be] Mark is working with 345 […]
Training Mum, Part 1
I get a text every Sunday and every Thursday- "What time are we training tomorrow?"
Meet Prep Doesn't Matter
I'm here to share a little secret I've picked up along the way- It doesn't matter!!
Programming from the Ground Up
The basics of how I'm getting back in shape, and how it can help you.
A Daily Routine for Recovery: Part 3
I thought I'd write about stress, since that's why I didn't get this article done in a timely fashion.
Coaches Have Needs Too
As a coach, I need a clear understanding of where training falls in their list of priorities (and this can and will change).
Quick Fix For Your Next Bench Cycle
If this doesn't work, I'll give you your money back on this free content.
12-Week Conjugate Deadlift Cycle for a Raw Lifter
Remember Cody, my client I talked about in my last article about benching? He absolutely destroyed at the Iron City Open and got a 10-pound deadlift PR total. The secret to his success? It's in this program... because it IS this program.
Why You Should Be Doing Something You Suck At
If you want to be a good human being, find something you suck at.
Am I Doing These Right? - Chair Deadlifts
"Can I try sumo?" I think this is one of the top 3 questions I get as a coach. And in most cases I'm more than happy to get that ball rolling with them, even if they never pull sumo in competition, it can make them better. One of my go-to's for teaching the sumo […]
Client Coaching: Dan Dalenberg 2019 USPA Nationals Training
"I was very well prepared." - 'stoic' Dan Dalenberg
Do You Overestimate Your Value?
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
Add 10 Pounds to Your Bench With This 15-Week Conjugate Cycle
When a Union Fitness client approached me for training, I was foaming at the mouth. He had experience in powerlifting and wanted a conjugate training approach. With this program, he added 10 pounds to his bench! You might as well give it a try.
Ex-NFL Players Want To Be Skinny Too
Here's an example of what I've been doing with John Malecki, a Buddy Morris disciple.
A Lesson In Getting Ahead
This was a tough lesson to learn because for four quarters in a row we got a big ole' bonus of $0.00.
Put 10lbs on Your Bench with this 15 Week Raw Conjugate Bench Cycle
Cody's best bench was 424 going into this cycle, and at the Iron City Open last weekend he hit a solid 434 (and even went on to pull 650 for a 10lb PR).
Meet Day: 3 Tips for Your Squat Warm Up
Last weekend I was at a meet in Dayton, OH with my long time friend and training partner- Joe. He crushed a 700lb squat at 198 in wraps, hit a 413lb bench, and fell a little short of expectation with his deadlift. He left with a PR total at 1720 and PR squat and bench, so […]
Client Coaching: Your leg drive is not a gas pedal.
Or if you like to think that it is, then stand on it the whole time.
Three Tips for Building a PL Crew
Inspired by my training partners and Dan Dalenberg's great write up
What Is Your Intention?
Our goal is to impact lives, and we've done that. But we can be better and I intend to be better.
A Quick Guide to Online Coaching
With the culture shift in powerlifting going from sweaty dungeons with do or die training partners to solo acts posting for the 'gram, the door has swung open for online coaches. When I was brought up, your "coach" was either the strongest, smartest, or most experienced guy in the gym, and everybody was training the same […]
Business 101: Should You Train Your Staff?
What happens if we train them and they leave?....What happens if we don't and they stay?
Client coaching: Addressing a Common Squat Issue
The 'ole good morning squat and what to do about it.
