Do These Shorts Make My Ass Look Big? No! My BIG Ass Makes My Shorts Lo...
Max Effort Floor Press: Added an additional five pounds to start just to have that going for us. Then we worked it up (not counting the five) to our 50% or dynamic weight while doing 5 reps. At that we dropped the reps to three and continued up by adding a chain to each side […]
You Guys Are Like Family To Me. My Dysfunctional Family
It's the same. Every day starts out similarly. My eyes open at 0300 and I will immediately pop out of bed. A delay would be a catastrophe. I'm quite sure I could sleep through my morning nap. But I have places to go, and people to improve. I often think to that Nike commercial that […]
“No, You’re Right.” Said No Woman Ever.
Hey! Yesterday I said I was bored. Yea, I was bored. Nothing exciting to say or write so I'm not going to waste your time with "filler". I appreciate how a few "friends" were rounding up the wagons and offering me words of encouragement. That was nice of you. BUT...I'm the last person that needs […]
Bored
Nothing but some accessory work and Conditioning. Prowler: 12x20 yards My son, Al and I whipped through these pretty darn fast. Mag Bar (4 of them) Lat Pulldown: 2x15x170 Chest Supported Row: I used a bench set up and the American Bar set up. 4 sets of 8 x 135 plus two […]
Oh! I Understand! Loud and Clear!!!
"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life." […]
I Like To Play The Fall Asleep Card In Awkward Situations. Benefits Of ...
I enjoy the fact that I am now responsible for my son's "Dry land" training. We do a team workout after the two practices during the week, and I get to lead their warm ups Pre Game. The Pre Game warm ups allows me to crawl inside their nine and ten year old heads and […]
Friday…My Second Favorite “F” Word!
I am never one to mix words. I like direct approaches and not wasting another person's time. I've become transparent as I can over the years. Have a question? ASK! I answer the questions as direct as I can without a lot of extra. What I find hard to deal with are in today's age […]
Full Disclosure: I Don’t Actually Know The Back Of My Hand All That Well.
I absolutely LOVE this intro during the movie "Inglorious Basterds" "My name is Lt. Aldo Raine and I'm putting together a special team, and I need me eight soldiers. Eight Jewish-American soldiers. Now, y'all might've heard rumors about the armada happening soon. Well, we'll be leaving a little earlier. We're gonna be dropped into France, […]
Curls, Hugs, and Kisses and Thanks to the Barbell Brigade in L.A. Califo...
After two days of carnage, I needed to give the troops a reprieve. Therefore I went ahead and scheduled an "active recovery" day. Light weight Prowler was top on the list. 10x40 yards to get the blood to wash out the bye products of yesterday's leg assault. Then time for some Combat Chassis focus. Knees […]
What Makes You Happy?
What makes you happy? That's a tougher question to answer than it is to ask. Try it on someone. If they are unsure, what does that say? What if they don't have an answer? Now for the kicker...if the thing(s) that make you happy are true, then why don't we invest more time into those […]
Experience Is What You Get When You Didn't Get What You Wanted
There are those days that you have to say..."FUCK IT", and then just go for it. I get it, that it's Monday! I get it, that you didn't have enough weekend! I get it, that you have gotten to the end of your rope living a life of meaningless mediocrity! I get it that you […]
If You Tell The Truth You Never Have To Remember Anything
Saturday is set aside for Hunter and I to train together. Because he's 10 years old, the set up is a bit different. We also need to consider the rest of his day which consists among other things a hockey game this evening. There is a lot of baloney about kids and resting before a […]
If The View Sucks, Change The Perception.
Today I brought into focus the "HOW to verbalize what you want". The moment I tell a person what NOT to do, they go and do it. (face palm) If only I tell a person what I WANT them to do, and leave the other stuff out, I get what I ask for. If I […]
Bonus SPRINTS
Bonus!!! My boy says to me after roller blading home from school..."Dad, we need to do a few 100 yard sprints". Boo YA! Out the door and onto the field. Warm up 100 yard sprints: 5x100 Cool down. Quivering hamstrings.
LMAO? I Hate It When I'm Laughing and My Ass Falls Off
Wednesday! Smack dab in the middle of the week. What things need addressed? What things are we lacking? Where are our weaknesses showing up? What things haven't we visited in a while? These are a few of the daily questions I remind myself of when I put together the objectives of the day all while […]
Being A Horse's Ass Isn't A Bad Thing
"Stimulate don't annihilate." That's a quote from bodybuilder Lee Haney that I took from Vincent Dizenzo's training log this morning. I've talked about the acquisition of strength and not the demonstration of it in the gym, especially on Dynamic day. Everyone wants to increase the weight from the percentages, everyone wants to train HARDER. Unfortunately in […]
Sometimes I Like It When I Get The "Silent Treatment" : )
Saturday's a a low key everyone have at it day. I run ONE session and it's mostly for my son's benefit. He said a while ago that it was OK for others to train in his time. I let that get away and decided it was more important for HE and I to train together. […]
In All My Relationships, I Make Sure I'm The Crazy One
Reminder, in my gym, regardless of their weight, ALL bars weigh 45 pounds. So figure it in if you want the true weight. Note, Here you see Eunice with 250 pounds. That's assuming her bar is 45 pounds. But it's the Texas Squat Bar: https://www.elitefts.com/texas-squat-bar.html Today's workout: Hex Bar Dead Lifts https://www.elitefts.com/rackable-trap-bar.html Work up to 405 […]
The Fastest Way To Grab Someones Attention Is To No Longer Want It.
Escalating Prowler Density: 2x40 yards x Frame 2x40yards x Frame +50 lbs. 2x40 yards x Frame +90 lbs. 2x 40 yards x Frame + 140 lbs 2x40 yards x Frame + 180 lbs. Dynamic Bench: 8x3x225 Over Head Press: 8x3x145
If You Fail Often On First Attempts...Sky Diving Should Be Avoided
I was talking with some of my early morning participant about technology and stuff, when one announced that I was on Instant gram. To which I replied..."WHAT? Nooooo... I don't know how. I mean I didn't sign up for anything nor do I have a camera phone". They said..."No coach, you have people already 'following' […]
Everyone Is A Damn Fool For At Least 5 Minutes A day; Wisdom Consists Of...
Everyone knows that I have a list of rules. I have been asked to compile them for the masses, but I prefer to keep them in my head. The more you hang around me, the more you get exposed to them. Rule #20 is Never say "Sorry" Think about it, if you did or said […]
I Ordered Both A Chicken and AN Egg From Amazon. I'll Let You Know...
This cool picture was done by the incredibly talented Dustin George. Dustin on more than one occasion has taken a simple photo and turn it into "Artwork". When he sends me these things, I just look at them in AWE and think how incredibly blessed I am to be surrounded by great talents that I […]
Reaching Under The Couch or Bed for Something Is The Closest I'll E...
Friday was a blast. No real PR's but a nice heavy weight on our backs squatting and dead lifts in the hand. But a wonderful STEAK dinner was called for. That combined with a ceviche type salad dressing made for the other side of spectacular meal that I made. We got to bed kind of […]
If You Don't Have an Ugly Friend...You're The Ugly Friend
The other day was what I think is the last of the heat for us. At a blistering 103 degrees I was uncomfortable with a full beard. I wanted to shave but understand I am no slave to what is "fashionable". Never have been, never will be. I don't give a hoot if the beard […]
If We Weren't Meant to Eat Animals, Then Why Are They Made From Meat?
Cable Lateral Raise: 3x30xLight Wt BB Overhead Press: 5x5x Moderate Wt BB Shrugs: 4x10: Darn Heavy BB Floor Chest Press: Work up to a hard 5 reps. Rest repeat the same weight for 5 reps again. Rest...do it ONE more time for THREE working sets of 5 Heavy reps Incline DB Chest Press: 3 sets […]
Mirrors Don’t Lie. Lucky For You, They Can’t Laugh Either.
Today's set up was reminiscent of the scene in "Caddy Shack" Judge: Well, Ty...How do you measure yourself if you don't keep score? Ty: By height Today we broke out the lifting groups by height. Hex Bar Dead Lifts: 10x1x Heavyish... Prowler: 8x40 yards Squat: 10x3x Heavy
I Just Sneezed On My Computer Screen. Now It has Rainbow Sparkles
I'm fairly certain, that makes me a Wizard
You Are Measured By The Company You Keep
I was talking to a few friends who were missing the "Good Old Days" of Powerlifting. When there were measurable amounts of FREAKS and CHARACTERS. Granted, the doors are now wide open for a NEW breed to take the platforms, mostly brought on by the popularity of Crossfit and the commercializing and main stream promotions […]
I Feel The Pain of Preparation So I'd Never Have To Know What The P...
My son is the recipient of many of my "Life Lessons". Since I'm as old as time itself and he's a mere TEN years old, there is an abundance of things I tell him that when he recites one or two, he sounds so far advanced beyond his innocence. We were chatting about his Hockey […]
Selfies and Non Stop Gym Postings
The worst thing about those people who posts non-stop gym updates and photos is that all that exercise is gonna make him live longer. Geesh...Leave your phones with the cameras at home ! Decline Bench Press: 3x8 Bench Press: 4x8 Cable X over 4x25 super set w/ DB Laterals 4x25 C/S Retraction Shrugs: 4x15 […]
When Life Knocks You Down, Calmly Get Back Up, Smile, and Say "You ...
I don't let many things ruffle my feathers. Certain things will however, get under my skin and anger me like none other. One thing in particular that ags me, is NOT answering a simple direct question. When I ask a person for their perceived rate of exertion from 1-10 and they tell me.."oh that was […]
"20 year olds are SO Annoying" said the 30 Year Old to the 40 ...
Quite frankly, anyone younger than me shouldn't HAVE an opinion. (That's all of you)
Every Parent On Earth Gave Birth To A Child. Except Sports Parents, THEY...
I have an opportunity that many coaches don't ever get to have. I am a parent that sits on the outside of the glass that understands the Coach's mind set. As a parent of a youth Athlete that excels in Hockey and Lacrosse, I am quick to tell folks that HOCKEY might be the worse […]
I Was About To Do Something Spectacular Again,
but I told myself...enough is enough,
that's plenty of spectacular for one day
This One Thump'd Me
I stand amidst a sea of scorched land. Dirt and blood covered my hand. I wave a flag to an audience of dead. Bursting into tears as it cloudied my head. Imagining a world I thought would be better. Some may call me a hero but that's not what I'm after. Flame surrounds me as […]
By All Means, Continue Telling Me How The Life You Created Is So Miserable
instead of taking actual steps to change it.