STRONG Life Podcast ep.136 with Dane Miller, owner of Garage Strength Gym and Earth Fed Muscle. In this episode we discuss how Dane got into training, his time as a competitive thrower and training under Dr Anatoly Bondarchuk and what he learned from the world famous coach. We also dig into the Farm Life, how Dane was raised with that farm boy work ethic & lifestyle, being a 3 sport athletes and eventually going to Penn State on a scholarship. We dig into Dane's Garage … [Read more...]
5 Simple (NOT Easy) & Effective STRENGTH Tips
So many people struggle to make strength and size gains because of a few basic principles that have proven themselves for decades and even centuries are ignored because they don't look cool. So if you're part of that "I saw it on youtube" crowd or maybe you're just stuck in a rut, Pay attention and most of all, put these tips to the test. Here are 5 hard hitting truths that will get you stronger and if you're sensitive, they might even break your heart: … [Read more...]
6 Lessons Learned In 6 Hours At The SPARTAN Wrestling Camp
I arrived in Pittsfield at 1:17 PM on Friday. Training was to begin at 4 PM. This was the beginning of the FIRST ever Spartan Wrestling Camp. As always, I am inspired by Joe DeSena and everything happening up here in Pittsifled, Vt in a way that is difficult to describe in words. Regardless, I'll do my best and share 6 lessons that I either learned or shared myself in the first 6 hours. … [Read more...]
The Truth About Sport Specific Training
When I first began to heavily research the training of athletes, the BIG Buzz words were "functional training" and "sport specific training". Everyone and their Mom was training on one leg, using a stability ball, insisted on using pieces of equipment called "functional trainers" - which usually cost between 5 and 10 thousand dollars. Mind you, this was before you tube came about.... hell, I'm not even sure Google existed at the time.... ha ha I was brainwashed into thinking those people were … [Read more...]
Crossfit Football, Teen Athletes, Heavy MetCons & Farm Boy Strength
As you know, last Saturday was 9-11. I drove up to Ct to meet with John Welbourn, former NFL athlete and creator of CrossFit Football. I remember 9-11-01 as if it were this morning. I was a 4th year Phys. Ed. teacher and the librarian was listening to the morning news, as she always did. They were unsure of what happened (the news that is) and thought perhaps two planes collided. Parents were picking up kids early from school and the panic was felt everywhere. I spent my afternoon at the park … [Read more...]