Deadlifts + Squats
Hiccups may and will happen along the way, its just your approach and attitude that's important. Make the most of it.
Cues That Will Improve Your Bench
There is no secret sauce. Build your foundation and work up from there.
Rack Pulls / Pause Bench
The benefits of rack pulls and why pumping up your ego shouldn't be one of them.
Pause Bench
Rotator cuff cleans are becoming easier on my shoulders since switching over to bands versus dumbbells. No major shoulder pain thus far.
Bench
Going back to the basics with my thought process. We tell new lifters “have a checklist when running through your cues”, why not do the same as an experienced lifter.
Coupled In Strength
“All conflict that we experience within the world, is conflict within our own selves.”
Training - Legs
Making this workout more difficult than it already is, I had about 1 minute rest between each movement. One, because I’m working on time management. Two, I was more focused because time management.
OSI Meet Results #repost
Whether I did above or below expectations, I still walk away learning something.
#30for30
In everything we do, we can never do it alone. Thank you to everyone who was part of this special day. Thirty is a big deal and we definitely went out with a bang. Happy Birthday Mr. Williams.
Make It Count
Why is it that we build this anxiety and added pressure on ourselves. We become almost different on meet day. There is absolutely nothing different from meet day and your training approach. Don't drink or eat something you haven't had before. Don't try new rituals because they 'might' help. Just lift.
A little bit about what I do
Intimidation or weaknesses motivate me. Whether that's public speaking, writing, or setting an audacious goal, I force myself to step out of my comfort zone.
Training - Squats
Don't feel so confident with a higher bar placement, so I went back to what works for now. 4 weeks out and don't want to make technical changes that I'm not ready for this close to a meet.
Coupled in Strength Seminar
A concept that's really helped me feel comfortable when stepping out of my comfort zone. I talk a lot about food and about our trip to Jungle Boys Gym in Virginia!
Training - Squats
After 19 hours of driving, I wouldn't be able to process my thoughts and write them down. So here is the shortest version I can write up about this weekend along with some training. Stay tuned for the real thing...
Training - Bench and Deads
Feeling strong but mechanically felt all over the place. Back and quads are taking over and really need to open up my hips. Looks like chair deadlifts are in my future.
