Original Photo & Story HERE This was a QnA session BUT heavily prefaced by an explanation of "What It Takes", an expansion of the recent "What It Takes" Blog Post..... I suggest you read that blog post because until you understand "What It Takes" the knowledge you acquire means nothing & will amount to nothing. The BIG missing link that is always swept under the rug is the emphasis on hard work, smart work, dedication, consistency & intensity model of training. I love these … [Read more...]
5 Common Training / Program Design Mistakes of Athletes & Coaches
In my recent discussion on training mistakes and program design with Josh Bryant we spoke honestly and openly about our own mistakes and what we see in others that are also commonplace. If you're reading this article it means you want to learn and that is KEY. That obviously brings me to Mistake # 1: You can NEVER STOP learning. You must learn by doing the work yourself be it in training and / or coaching. Learn through books, podcasts, seminars and more. If you are out there … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 76: Strongman Training, Powerlifting & Prison Style Workouts with Josh Bryant
STRONG Life Podcast Episode 76 has been a long time in the making...... Josh Bryant and I discuss his evolution and experiences in the world of strength, muscle building and overall human performance. From his teen years of benching over 500 lbs RAW to his experiences in training "regular people" to pro athletes, pro bodybuilders, strongmen and powerlifting competitors we cover a wide array of topics in this episode. Here's just SOME of the topics we discuss during this episode of The … [Read more...]
QnA: Football Strength & Conditioning
In a world where blaming others and lack of responsibility is running rampant, I want to turn the page for a moment. I am asked often about "sports specific training" and running 2 gyms and listening to parents and athletes get duped has me questioning when the bull shit will end. Parents talk to me about "football specific workouts" or "baseball specific workouts"..... Is squatting, deadlifting, throwing objects, jumping, sprinting, carrying and lunging NOT specific? The development of a … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 60: Cory Gregory on Mental Toughness, Dedication & Work Ethic
In episode 60 of The STRONG Life Podcast I grill Cory Gregory of Muscle Pharm BUT NOT in the typical interview style you've been hearing recently. We crushed this STRONGCast for 1 hour and then I went back and added my BIG takeaways from this interview and lessons in general from Cory. Here's just some of what you'll learn from this episode: … [Read more...]
How To Raise Your Standards In Life AND Lifting
This past weekend my I crushed a unique Underground Strength Coach & L2L (Learn to Lift) Cert with Travis Mash down in North Carolina. Together, we raised our own standards to give the coaches and lifters the best experience ever. We raised our standards and spoke the night before The Cert over dinner at Travis' in laws beautiful farm home. We both wanted to go next level on what we had done before. It wasn't just about sharing more information, we wanted to make the entire experience … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 53: Chad Howse Talks Eating, Lifting & Living Like A MAN
I was fired up after reading Chad Howse's article on Viking Manhood Lessons. I was pumped to see someone online not solely focusing on your bicep peak or building a big chest. Chad "gets it". Training is for LIFE not just for snapping selfies with your hair looking perfect. Come on. Lift and LIVE on your own terms. Follow NO man, instead, follow your heart and your gut instincts. In this STRONG Life podcast Chad and I discuss the following: … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 41: Andy “IronMac” McKenzie On Unbreakable Discipline, Mental Toughness & Military Life Lessons
This episode of The STRONG Life Podcast is close to my heart. Andy "IronMac" McKenzie is a former paratrooper in the British Army. Just like myself, a severe injury is what changed Andy's life and his journey on earth: An accident that fractured his spine in three places. When the doctors told him he would never run or parachute again, Andy defied their prognosis, and began working relentlessly on his own rehabilitation program. Within 18 months, he was back to parachuting and full … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You’re NOT Getting Stronger Or Bigger
Sometimes.... ya just gotta get The damn job done. Period. What to eat, how to train, optimal sets and reps, how long to rest, circa max phase, belt or no belt? I get these questions ALL the time and I go back to my days of lifting at The Metuchen YMCA in 1989 and 1990. Many of the guys in that crammed, old school weight room were built like brick shit houses. … [Read more...]
Eating Yourself STRONG by Ben Greenfield
Eating Yourself Strong Guest Post by Ben Greenfield, Author of BEYOND TRAINING I always talk about the need to constantly learn, to evolve, to listen to your body, to invest in your knowledge & education and to never be "too smart for the classroom". I'd like to introduce you to my friend, fitness & lifestyle expert, Ben Greenfield. Ben is also a Coach of mine. I've invested in private coaching for changes in my nutrition, lifestyle, training and more, all in accordance with my … [Read more...]
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