Well That was Harder Than I remembered
Today I threw the groups a curveball. Instead of our normal Deadlift Monday, I decided it would be a good day to condition the heck out everyone. After all...I don't want people to cherry-pick what they like and don't like. I wrote up the session on my whiteboard as always and then got underway with […]
60 Second Quick Fix: Overhead Press
It’ll take longer to read the article than to watch the video inside.
Super Legs
This is the one that makes everyone sore and gas for a few days. Although the objective of my program is not necessarily to make anyone feel the delayed onset of muscle soreness, Super Legs tears the shit out of them. The high volume and low intensity tend to make people walk like Bambi on […]
Take Every Chance
Take every chance that comes your way. You'll be surprised how many times it's the only one you get. How many times have you let an opportunity slide by? I thought a few times that the occasion would be better off if I waited and took my time to grow into it. Bullshit! Many times […]
Does Overtraining Exists for Resistance Training?
Overtraining is a word that is thrown out a lot in the weight room, but does it actually exist for resistance training? What does some of the science say?
Nothing but The Program
I don't have much running around my head, so I'll just jot down what we did today. Today's Training: AirDyne: 30 mins Bike Commute: 27 mins Concept II Row: 20 mins Bent-Over Barbell Row: 4x10 Chin-Ups: 10x3 Barbell Curl: 5x10 Bike Commute: 26 mins
Tomorrow Isn't For Sure!
To say yesterday was anything but normal... Late in the day I received an email clarifying a team member's status. Baffled? Dumb founded? Sad? Angry? Perplexed are the words that come to mind when I found out about John Meadow's passing. By now, most everyone knows that John suddenly died yesterday morning leaving behind a […]
Knees Over Toes? BLASPHEMY!
Knee Rehabilitation I have been concerned about continuing to write about my knee issues. My hesitation was because I would prefer not to hear about someone's injury over and over. The assumption was that other people would feel the same way. After speaking with a few people I trust, I am going to continue to […]
OPERATION BE LESS FAT - 5 Inconvenient Fat Loss Facts
The sooner you learn these five truths (you already know these), the more likely you will reach your fat loss goals.
1000 Rep Arm Day
My groups have been CRANKING it for a while. Gains have been constantly been made. Fat is being lost, Strength is increasing regularly and everyone has been getting in better and better condition. As I was riding my bike into work today, I felt we needed a break from the normal punishment and have a […]
Foot Position the Bench Press: Does it matter and what’s the difference?
Pros and cons; read this to figure out what’s best for you.
No One Cares What you Used to Lift
Have you ever been around a group of lifters who talk about their athletic feats of strength? "I used to squat...." or "I used to bench....", "I used to run a 4.5 forty", "I used to do triathlons" are only a few of the resumes I run across almost daily. Well let me tell you […]
The Weights are Designed to Kick Your Ass
Whenever I read about how someone "killed" their leg workout, or gave their back a "beat down", or "thrashed" their arms and legs, I think..."You didn't train hard enough"! Really, things don't get easier, YOU simply get better and if you aren't adding weight, reps, sets, or time (either adding more or taking some off) […]
Resistance Profiles and Strength Curves
In a recent study by Stainiszewski et al. (2020) they looked to compare the advantages of matching the strength curve of a biceps preacher curl with the resistance profile of the machine. All our muscles have certain strength curves to them, meaning they re stronger in one position and relatively weak in another. The lat […]
Summer Football Training - End of Cycle 3 - Results and Some Thoughts
This has been a good summer for the football team. We have some work ahead of us, but the improvements they have made, beyond just strength, are awesome.
