When I first decided to pursue powerlifting seriously, I knew I could be good. How good? I didn’t know.
It’s like that old question about Christopher Columbus: Did he really “discover” America if there were already millions of people living there?
It seems that when most folk are going through a rough patch in life, lifting gets them through it.
I’ve heard the saying, “The more I know, the more I realize that I don’t know much.” This saying couldn’t be truer for me.
If you’re a coach who works with football or any other fall sport, there are many issues that you must address in early August.
The dominator gene is not so much a physical attribute, but an element of will.
Hard training, brotherhood, learning from one another, and all for a great cause…LTT4
I’m going to push through that ache in my hips, that sting in my shoulder, and get that damn PR.
Most start-up or very small businesses can’t afford much advertising.
When they complain about the workouts that you put them through and the pain that comes with hard work, tell them about that crazy bastard you used to train with half a lung who would rather die than not finish a workout.
I’m a huge fan of stabilization exercises, standing ab exercises, and the like.
I had a great workout today, in fact, it was almost too good and got me too fired up.
Now that we’re into summer, and the spring semester is behind us, I think we must reflect on what we did during the school year.
The self that we present to those around us is only the part of us that we’re comfortable letting out.
It’s just as important to have a strong mind as it is to have a strong body!
I actually managed to make the most of everything by sticking to this plan. I hope this helps.
Most personal trainers want to do one thing as soon as someone hands them money for personal training—run!
We know that each and every time we get ready for the gym to train, there is battle on the horizon.
Imagine going to the doctor to get attention for an illness, receiving a drug prescription from the doctor, and tearing it up and throwing it in his face because you don’t take prescription drugs.
I have noticed another repeat customer that comes in via a creepy full-size Chevy van.
“What can I do to improve, so the judges have no choice but to place me in first next time?”
Fast food is ubiquitous. Growing up, we had the big three fast food joints—McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s. Now, there may literally be ten fast food joints in your town.
If you do make time to do these things and implement and execute, the odds of outlasting your competition increases significantly.
What is the history of the block periodization concept, and how has it evolved into what it is today?
I honestly have no idea where fitness is going, but I’m thankful every day that we have this site to help fight it off.
A person’s physique reflects her genetic component compounded with the sum of the decisions she’s made in regards to her health.
I’m curious to know people’s thoughts on this.
No Spine. No Balls. No Business. Good Luck. Now what did I just write?
Lately, it has occurred to me that too many people are under the impression that they’re huge when they’re clearly not.
To sum this up, I was told that the bench press has no application for football players, and that it’s more harmful than helpful.
Anyone can learn the science, the research, and the X’s and O’s, but a great coach leaves the kids smiling.
At IPF Worlds last year, the American men and women’s teams finished in ninth place and fourth place, respectively. This is the third consecutive year that neither team has placed in the top three at Worlds.
Whenever people question me about my religion, political policies, moral code, business ethics, training program, or any other topic that seeks to classify me in some way, I always reply, “supervillainy.”
If I could walk up the stairs I would go directly back down and squat until I physically couldn’t make it back up the stairs.
Commercial Gyms: Where 98 percent of the people walking in the door shouldn’t even be there.
I would love to hear feedback not on the content of this article, but ideas YOU have about the Commitments you can make to Excellence.
On Friday, I had a rare opportunity to be visited by not one, but TWO of my Facebook tormentors.
This was a good starting point as I ramp it up for the raw 504 in September.
Here’s just a little story about a bit of street justice that happened to me today.
I learned that it’s pointless to bring a gun to a knife fight, if you will.
The slight edge may not be much at the time, but over time, it compounds and gives you a huge advantage in life and in the gym.
How do we get an athlete who achieved a certain level of strength to change what he is doing in order to achieve even greater results?
The deadlift may be the purest test of strength in the iron game. Heavy weight. On the floor. Must pick it up.
These videos made me realize what I needed to do in order to preserve longevitiy in doing what I love…lifting!!
While not as uncomfortable as spending an afternoon watching chick flicks and melodramas (that goddamn Gray’s Anatomy), this article is about to gently nudge you out of your comfort zone.
Ernie can still walk in and squat 450 and deadlift 405 pounds, which is a claim that cannot be made by many people approaching their eighth decade.
If you’re a head coach, don’t do this. If you’re going to do this, don’t hire a strength coach.