STRONG Life Podcast ep. 202! This was a GREAT QnA episode where I dug deep and answered your questions with some awesome stories and in depth info. Here's just some of the questions I answered: - How do you start the conversation with an in person or online client that you know is not compliant with your program? - Dating back to the original Underground Garage-give us an example of a “basic” (anything but!) workout you would put those kids through. Love that stuff man! Keep it up … [Read more...]
The Problem With Strength Training Advice On The Internet
Here's a little news flash that will hurt many people's feelings: Just because you see it on YouTube doesn't mean it's what ALWAYS happens in that person's training. Just because the guy behind the camera is ripped doesn't mean he knows more about training than the other Coach. The internet has given us opportunity to learn as much as we want, not all of it good and not all of it accurate. The opposite holds true as well, there is some amazing and powerful information out there that was once … [Read more...]
Episode # 85: The DeFranco’s Log Throwing Contest
On the 2nd day of 'The Lost Secrets of Strength Development' seminar at Joe DeFranco's Gym, I arrived slightly early and Joe D was rolling up slower than me. The entire crew was waiting out back and my eye was caught by a stone and a log. To ensure I was not to be arrested I went for the log and announced a log throwing contest. I screwed the rules up b/c I allowed the distance to include the rolling of the log. I figured on cement it would be tough to get a clear and accurate pinpoint of … [Read more...]