My back was going into spasms on the craziest things: doing dishes, warm ups with DB side raises, bent over row with a light barbell. It felt like a shot of lightning was hitting me in the back. I spoke to some "experts" and they all insisted I was having disc issues. I got tired of hearing how the world was going to end with my "bad back" and decided to go back to something I did in 1996 after my first knee surgery. What is that very thing? Listening to my OWN body & figuring it out on … [Read more...]
QnA: Bodyweight Bodybuilding, Getting Lean & Thoughts On Owning A Gym
Another Powerful QnA from my Instagram. Topics Covered in this episode: Using specialty bars at The Underground Strength Gym & the story behind some of these barbells How do you know if you're overtraining & how to adjust your training, nutrition and lifestyle at this point? Breaking down a GREAT 3 day split for gaining strength & size (Gladiator STRONG Template) Thoughts on "Cutting Weight" for Wrestling … [Read more...]
Wearing A Weightlifting Belt, Changing My Training & Rocky
Remember the days of everyone wearing a weightlifting belt? Even those Valeo velcro belts in pink? No? Ahhhhh, you're too young. Anyway, regardless of your age or experience, wearing a weightlifting belt and learning proper breathing is something you need to know about. Why and when to wear a weightlifting belt? And, why every workout is better when Rocky tunes are pumping through the air. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back & “Core”
It was my last year teaching and my stress was at an all time high. I was repeatedly straining my lower back, particularly the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I was training hard but also living hard. It was taking a toll on me mentally and physically. Through my mistakes, I become a better teacher for YOU. … [Read more...]