In Episode 63 of The STRONG Life Podcast I dig into the problems with waiting for "that perfect opportunity" or "the perfect time". There is NO such thing as perfect. Everything we do is flawed in some shape or form. The longer you wait and procrastinate for perfection the more time you waste and the more opportunities will continue to pass you by. That brings me to a question I was recently asked: "Is the training that Rocky did during Rocky I - IV even good?" MANY people ask this … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
You Can’t Fake STRONG
I'm coming off a high after last weekend's USC Cert + Travis Mash's Learn 2 Lift Seminar. We blend our 2 methods together because it all blends perfectly. It's a combination of our almost 60 years of combined training knowledge. I think that makes us Senior Citizens of STRENGTH.... kinda. The Blending of.... Olympic Weightlifting Powerlifting Old School Bodybuilding Bodyweight Training Odd Objects & Strongman Training Speed & Explosive Training Methods Program … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 62: Former Navy SEAL, Andy Stumpf: Man On A Mission!
STRONG Life Podcast Ep. 62 takes a unique insight into the mindset of former Navy SEAL, Andy Stumpf. My words can't do justice to the power behind what we share inside this podcast. This episode chokes me up because of the moments in my life that have been affected through my friendship with a few Navy SEALs. The pivotal and life changing role that a few SEALs have played in my life have been powerful to say the least, From pulling me out of deep depression to mentors who taught me how to … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Build Maximum Muscle With Minimal Equipment
Let's KILL some confusion here. If you love variety in your training, go for it and DO it. If you love just attacking the basics, go for it and DO it. Let me Explain ..... Your results in training come down to a select few things that must be executed VERY well. … [Read more...]
Do You Even Train HARD, Bro!?!?
Do you even sweat, bro? I will train HARD with anything. I don't care if it's at my gym, a globo gym or a hotel gym. Last Friday I was speaking at Ryan Lee's Freedym Event. I was pretty tired but I KNEW that if I could crush a morning training session inside the posh hotel gym, I would end up crushing my presentation that afternoon. There is a sense of power and strength one feels when they do the thing that could have been skipped with some poor, lame excuse. I didn't care what was in the … [Read more...]
F–K Mediocrity & The Tough Kids From The U
Quite often I feel like a man all alone on a stranded island. Where the hell are all the dedicated, hard charging SOBs I ask myself? Still, I get e mails and messages on the daily asking me how I stay so motivated and hungry to succeed in all areas of my life. 1 of the BIG reasons is because I HATE Mediocrity. I HATE 2nd best or 2nd place. It wasn't always like that. I didn't start getting that inner drive of being pissed off for greatness until I was 19 or 20. … [Read more...]
What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing!?
Don't be shocked when you read this. We're ALL human. There is weakness in ALL of us. In my mind, weakness is evil, so it pisses me off and inspires me into action. It's 8:15 PM on a Monday night. My gym is over 90 degrees and my energy has been put towards MANY things: Waking up at 5 AM to do work on the beautiful interwebs. Playing Tennis with my kids and losing against my 9 year old daughter (Truth) Driving 45 minutes to the gym and 45 minutes lies ahead of me to get home I'm … [Read more...]
We Need MORE People Getting Farm Boy STRONG
Too many Coaches have gotten entirely too nice with athletes and their training. Or, they refuse to learn and refuse to change, in turn doing dangerous and stupid training that either doesn't work and / or injures athletes. "This is how I always trained....." is what they say. Small minds refuse to change. Small minded people never succeed beyond their own mind. Don't be "that guy". Everyday is a learning opportunity. I learn everyday, not just from other coaches, but from my athletes as I … [Read more...]