Leigh An's Powerlifting Recipes of Awesomeness
Take two grilled cheese sandwiches put burger between and enjoy the awesomeness!
Endometriosis
I remember chanting to myself over and over, “Get under the bar and just get it done.”
Extraordinary Resolve: Six Months for the Rest of My Life
I hope you enjoy the book as much as those who have read it so far.
Does Strength Training Cause Depression?
Is there a legitimate link between the heavy training involved in strength sports and depression?
Lessons from a Father to a Son
As I said earlier, I think all of these can be applied to your training and everyday life.
Training and Living with Lupus: A Trial by Fire
If there is someone out there who is crazy enough to get back into weightlifting after being diagnosed with lupus, I’ll be the first to tell you that it can be done.
Leigh An's Powerlifting Recipes of Awesomeness
Old-time favorites: Mac and Cheese and Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob.
Getting Ready for Figure Competition with 5/3/1 Strength and Carb Cycling
Recently, my client, Theodora, stepped out of her comfort zone and stepped on to the stage as a figure competitor.
A Day in the Life of a Pegg
Realize that I’ve got a pretty busy day tomorrow, doing this all over again.
Build Your Perfect Power Rack
The big things is realizing how many different options there are and what best fits you.
Coaching the Special Olympics
In a short time I have realized that maybe it is us who should be mocked.
How I Developed My Personal Training Program
As a young strength coach and personal trainer, I was like most people starting out—“I want to train athletes.”
Taking the L.E.A.D with Weight Room Safety - Part III
This is why a coach must re-calculate and adjust percentage of maxes or working rep maxes as often as possible.
Taking the L.E.A.D With Weight Room Safety - Part II
As the head strength and conditioning coach, you are not only responsible for teaching athletes but also educating your assistants.
Not Your Typical Physical Education Teacher
From the interview below, you’ll understand why I feel it’s important that Sam was interviewed.
Partners in Strength
If you played sports in high school or college, you know some of the things that make those experiences unforgettable are the roar of the crowd, the blaring of the band, hearing your name announced over the sound system, and the bond between teammates.
A New Bench PR
I have 8 weeks till the Pro-Am, so I hope to get my 800-plus press there. I still have plenty of time.
Need for Law in the Personal Training Industry
The only thing holding the personal training industry back from taking the next step is the fact that there virtually isn’t any regulation.
Leigh An's Powerlifting Recipies of Awesomeness
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings with a side of man ranch.
Exclusive Interview with Martin Rooney (Part 4)
In this final installment, I asked Martin more about cornering his fighters and the prep before the final walkout.
In Honor of Dr Yuri Verkhoshansky
Dr. Yuri Verkhoshansky lost his life due to health complications this past Wednesday the 23rd of June.
Implement Strongman Training Into Your Routine
The lifts are challenging and fun and will provide a new challenge.
Dizenzo Reaches Fat Loss Goal in 12 weeks
This is embarrassing, I was more of a mess than I thought when I started.
Twenty Things That Piss Me Off About Commercial Gyms, Part 2
Since the release of “Twenty Things That Piss Me Off About Commercial Gyms, Part 1,” we have been inundated with Facebook messages, emails and text messages so here’s part two.
Amazing Forearm Jack Program
I’ve been around the block a few times, and I’ve been busting my butt in the gym since 1983.
A Person with an IQ above Room Temperature: Interview with Matt Lovell
If it were a cake, it’d be made from a Paleo sponge with special biochemistry icing!
World of Wendler: Nachos, Beards, Bikes and Training
That’s just f*%&ing retarded since I’m uglier now than I’ve ever been.
The "Lost" Workouts
Use some of these the next time you’re being filmed while stranded in a remote locale.
Make Sure You Train
Having the opportunity to miss all of that rush-hour mess is all the motivation I might ever need to train
Celebrating My One-Year Anniversary
Through all the bad, I have learned to see the good. I am alive and I now have a second chance at life.
In Honor of Charlie Francis
It is my personal feeling that Charlie is the most important coaching figure to have emerged from the Western Hemisphere.
Under The Bar: Don't Cheat - Get Super High Instead
Today is a super high carb day for me, so I’ll try to document this as it goes.
Under The Bar: A Day in the Life of Dave Tate
Shower, breakfast – what I call meal #1 – and time to catch up on my reading.
Help Make Dreams Come True
Help these children follow their passion for a day and know that you have contributed to something they truly will remember.
Being Zoolander: A Story of a Professional Fitness Model, Kroc Faces and...
I didn’t know what their problem was…I’m pretty good looking.
100 Artists to Get You Fired Up
Need some new music in the gym while grinding out PRs? Try some of these…
