In this BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast I am interviewed by Anthony Oliveira, who is a Strength Coach & Powerlifter in the Columbus, Ohio area. Anthony's podcast is The Stay Hated Podcast, Listen HERE to all his other episodes, they are powerful and inspiring. We crushed this podcast and get into some great topics on the mind, the body, career, finances and more. Any time I asked to discuss my early days of training and getting into the business of Strength & … [Read more...]
Old School Bodybuilding Book: Super High Intensity Bodybuilding, Ultimate Warrior & Old School Strength
It was the Winter of 1989....... I had asked my parents for a bunch of bodybuilding books that I had read multiple times already. How? I would sit on the floor at the B Dalton book store inside menlo park mall and read ALL of the books. But still, I was obsessed and had to have them all. Reading them a few times wasn't enough for me. The photos inside these books inspired me to train harder and get bigger. Little did I know or could I ever imagine that decades later, I would become … [Read more...]
263 | Brandon Lilly: The +1 Mindset on Life, Nutrition, Parenting & Success
STRONG Life Podcast 263 with Brandon Lilly. Episode 263, Brandon Lilly and I discuss The +1 Mindset on Life, Nutrition, Parenting & Success. This was a inspiring, educational and powerful conversation with Brandon. His transformation in both the physical and mental realm is truly beyond my words. He's lost over 100 lbs and his life has gone through an overhaul because of his commitment to his +1 mindset. View this post on … [Read more...]
260 – Coach Bill Gillespie | 40 Years of Coaching Experience: Sets, Reps, Exercises & Strength Coach Career Talk
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 260 with Master Strength Coach, Bill Gillespie Bill brings 40 Years of Coaching Experience and MANY world records in the bench press and has benched over 800 lbs in competition. Bill's Bio is HERE Contact Bill for Consulting / Education: Bill@sorinex.com In this episode, Bill and I discuss and exchange stories of training that go back to the 70s as we discuss Sets, Reps, Exercises & to cap it all off, some heartfelt Strength Coach Career Talk! Prepare … [Read more...]
John Grimek Workout + Training in Your 40s
It is always inspiring to me when I dig up my old muscle magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Those photos of John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Reg Park, etc simply exude strength. These men had physiques that proved what could be done with a few hard training sessions each week, while eating a well balanced diet. Meat, Eggs, Fish, Veggies, Fruits and some carbs. Simple. Not easy. John Grimek, pictured above is in his late 40s. Look at his back. His body is a symbol of work. WORK; The very thing … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 258: Josh Bryant | Crazy Gym Stories, Country Living & Training in Your 40s
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 258 with my bro, Josh Bryant. Josh Bryant is the co author of many of my favorite books under The Jail House Strong brand. Visit Josh's website HERE. In this episode we share some of our most memorable Crazy Gym Stories, thoughts on Country Living & Training in Your 40s. This episode embodies the STRONG Life philosophy as Josh and I discuss topics beyond the barbell and beyond the weight room. … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 257 w/ Bert Sorin: Strength Training, Trucks, Hunting, Business & Life
STRONG Life 257 with Bert Sorin where we talk Strength Training, Trucks, Hunting, Business & Life. I've known Bert since my earliest days in Strength & Conditioning, 2003 garage days! I had a blast chatting with Bert and I know you'll be inspired with this episode. Dig in and enjoy the show. BOOM! … [Read more...]
Program Design for Athletes: Are You Training for Sports or Powerlifting?
Last Friday an athlete I train pulled 500 on the trap bar. He is a 15 yr old high school Football player & LAX player. He was fired up that day and he said he wanted to go for it. On days when someone is ready emotionally AND physically to go hard, you Go for it. As long as the timing is right and safe, you go for it. In this Video I explain some context behind why I program the way I do for MOST athletes. Again, it depends on many factors and I never paint a broad brush, because times … [Read more...]
Best Muscle Building Tips with Short Workouts
I recently had a "moment", at least I did in my own mind...... I was feeling a bit run down a few weeks ago and 1 of my training sessions was simply nothing to write home to Mom about. And so I simply thought about these time crunched training (sorry, I hate using that word "workout") sessions I've been having with my athletes at the high school that are limited to 30 minutes. One of the athletes at the end was sweating and had gotten worked quite intensely. He said to myself and the crew, … [Read more...]
5 x 5 Strength Training QnA
Where did the 5 x 5 program originate from? Well, it's been around for DECADES. To my knowledge, Reg Park started the 5 x 5 program. As 1 of the strongest bodybuilders ever, and, a man who could bench 500 lbs, I actually NEVER recall reading about 5 x 5 in my teen years. And I read EVERY bodybuilding magazine and a TON of bodybuilding books. I WISH I came across this program in my high school years. I was too busy doing pump up bull shyt. Although I DO recall a kid I used to lift with … [Read more...]
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