100 Things I Learned At Westside Barbell™
I learned and saw more than 100 things during my time at Westside Barbell (1992–2005) but this is a good list to show you just how much Louie advanced the training while I was there.
Mashed Up Meathead - Curl Day, Yes, It was curl day.
When it doubt, curl... and this is what I've become.
How Should Beginers Train, Who Should They Listen To & Genetics
We just realized this video was not marked public. It is open now.... How should beginners train? Who should they listen to? How important are genetics?
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Work Network (Training Video)
Ten minute training video from training session with John Meadows yesterday (12.12.05)
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Work Network (Meadows Training Added)
JUST ADDED: John Meadows Training Session Included - This is now twice this week that I put myself on the floor with a challenge set, which is ... To me, it's a good thing because it's telling me that I'm getting in shape to be able to train the way I think I need to be able to train, so I'm getting closer to the starting gate to what I'm going to want to do.
WATCH: Table Talk — Do Your Genetics Suck?
There's a way to know if your genetics suck — but not until you've given 100%. If you don't spend enough time trying, you'll never know.
Try This SH*T - key press, chain fly & triple set extensions.
Looking for something new to try? Looking for something to help bring up your weak points? How about just something different? This is what this post is all about. In this post you will see; The Key Press, Chain Flies and Triple Set Extensions.
Mashed Up Meathead - Yet, Another Arm Day
There is not really much to say about Arm days so I will just fill this space with a bunch of unless text to make it look like this is a really meaningful post. If you do click open the post you will see I did log my entire training session.
Mashed Up Meathead - Shoulders & Getting Busted
My training History: I trained less than one year before competing in my first powerlifting meet as a teenager back in 1983. Before leaving the sport partially due to injuries in 2005 I achieved my elitefts status in the 198,220,242,275 & 308 weight class. Throughout these years I did have a 3 year run in […]
13 Products for a Mashed-Up Meathead
I've had injuries, joint replacements, and years of pain. These items keep me able to train as I can.
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Training
Another back day in the gym, nothing too bad and nothing too great, just getting all the days in.
WATCH: Table Talk — Can You Build the Deadlift Without Deadlifting?
A lot of people disagree about how often you should deadlift in the gym, if at all. For 13 years of competing, this is how I trained my deadlift.
Dave Tate talks Life After Powerlifting, Training Around Injuries & ...
It was great catching up and speaking with Joe on his Podcast. Check it out...
Mashed Up Meathead - Big Ass Arm Day
Just over 30 sets of Arm work. I have no idea what would be consider "hard training" when it comes to arms but was getting there... if there even is such a thing.
Mashed Up Meathead - Legs Again
No puking in a bucket. No dry heaves. No passing out. No falling over, but I can guarantee tomorrow I'm going to feel this one in a big way.
Mashed Up Meathead - Chest Crushing Day
Slowing taking the chest volume up + 135 Bench Press Rep Hell.
Two-Brain Radio Episode 7: The Dave Tate Effect
"I should have hit "record" before I dialed the phone. And I should have hung up before I hit "STOP." I first encountered Dave Tate over fifteen years ago on..." - Chris
How To Spot A Bro
You remember that time, who am I kidding, those times, when someone asked you for a lift off and you ended up doing a set of bent over rows? I do...
WATCH: Table Talk — How to Stay Disciplined When Training Stops Being Fun
You can love training more than anything else in your life but that doesn't mean it's always going to be fun. What will you do when training becomes the most difficult part of your day?
WATCH: Passion Trumps Everything (Apparel Now Available)
Success is a personal definition. I can't tell you what it is. But I can tell you about passion.
Happy Thanksgiving — Four Ways To Show Thanks
Children can teach us many lessons about how to show what we're thankful for. I'm listening to them this year.
Two Business Videos Worth Watching
What's the secret to working better and making a difference in the quality of peoples lives?
Mashed Up Meathead - Arm Pump Day
Another arm day in the books. This one was a bit harder and with an increased effort level.
The REAL TRUTH About Weak Points
If you do not read anything else this week, READ THIS. If you are serious about training and building a better life, READ THIS.
Mashed Up Meathead - Chest Training
Flies, Presses, Flies, Presses and Dips - That's about the extent of it.
Six body-weight movements that should be part of every training program
Six body-weight movements that can be added to make any training program better.
Under The Bar: How to Pull off a MASSIVE Bloat
That time of the year is right around the corner. No, I’m not talking about giving and receiving gifts. What I'm talking about is...
Become More Relentless With These 5 Tips
Relentless is the opposite of being content, so drive, strive and push forward. Achieve the objective, set a new one, and repeat. These tips can help pave the way.
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Bombing
Pulldowns, more pulldowns, some rows, chins, pullovers, shrugs and loaded stretches.
16 Methods to Optimize Your Glute Ham Raise
We have known for years that the Glute Ham Raise (GHR) was regarded as one the best movements for the posterior chain (lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves).
The Truth About Continuing Education
If you present at seminars, clinics or certifications this is a must read. If you attended any of these events this is also a must read.
WATCH: Table Talk — Dave's Best Cheat Meal (13,909 calories!)
If you have only one opportunity per month to eat the foods you want, you don't waste it. By the end of the night I felt like I was going to die.
Mashed Up Meathead - Arm day and other notes.
Arm training and update on bodyweight and sleep study.
Mashed Up Meathead - Delts & Belts
Shoulder training for the day and a life tip that you will love if you have bad shoulders.
What USPLabs & Holly Holm Share in Common
Are athletes of high moral character, now being questioned because they are sponsored by companies with no social responsibility?
What You Can Learn From Barbara Corcoran In Less Than 3 Minutes
This morning I watched the above of from Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank via Business Insider. It was a really short video but was probably one of the best business, entrepreneur, sales videos I've ever seen, so I wanted to take some time to comment on some of the points that she made.
Mashed Up Meathead - Perhaps the Highest Box Squat Ever
Another challenge set of yoke bar box squats. This may be the highest set of box squats you have ever seen!
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Bashing
Sometimes training's more about just getting a pump and stronger inside. Sometimes it's about rejuvenating yourself so you can catch up with old friends.
WATCH: Table Talk — Learning From Novice Mistakes
The annoying lifter in your gym might seem like he's making no progress, but screwing around is exactly what he needs.
Mashed Up Meathead - Superset Arm Day
I did plan on training arms yesterday, and I actually came in and did a couple movements, but it wasn't happening. Elbows hurt, joints hurt, so shut it down and left for the night. Decided to come back Thursday, and do the training session instead.
Ongoing Technological Investments—Looking Ahead
2015 has been a big year for elitefts. As it comes to a close, we're continuing to stay busy by using the knowledge we gained through many major changes. There are more to come.
Mashed Up Meathead - Shoulder Slammin'
More shoulder training so I will begin to look like I actually lift weights again.
Mashed Up Meathead - Chest Work
Nothing major but still a hard session with one movement I've never done before.
Mashed Up Meathead - Leg Crush
Another day in the gym crushing legs, or more better defined, myself.
Mashed Up Meathead - Back Blast
Over 30 work sets of lat work with 4 sips of pre-workout something or the other.
WATCH: Table Talk — Curing Common Powerlifter Pain
Biceps and triceps tendonitis are among the most likely aches to plague competitive powerlifters. Here are several go-to ways to manage these and other common tendon and joint overuse injuries.
Mashed Up Meathead - Arm Pump Day
The more I use the Angle Grip Bar the more I like it. Plus it's an added bonus when you can do three movements in a row and not have to change the bar or location.