I see MANY Strength Coaches REFUSING to evolve in their training. They sit back and poke fun at others, talk shit and act as if their methods are the end all be all method for training. They are NOT evolving. As an athlete, a Coach, a human being... you must evolve. My training is evolving BIG time right now, my warm ups are getting longer and longer, evolving into play AND training and I'm feeling 100 X better.... My lifestyle is also changing. I've gotten back to doing what I USED to do … [Read more...]
Strong, Slow, Weak. WTF!?!?!
I gotta address something ASAP, this is becoming a BIGGER and BIGGER problem. I'm sure this will anger many and then we'll have a few that can argue against this but it's time to unleash some TRUTH. It's starting to piss me off because we have all these "strong" people who can't perform in the "Real World". I'm done with simply chasing a bigger bench, squat and deadlift and you need to end that route as well unless you're a powerlifter and willing to live with the pain that comes with … [Read more...]
Powerlifting vs Strongman
I just got home after a kick ass weekend in Austin, TX. Austin is a cool as hell town, reminds me of a blend between my hometown and San Diego. The people are cool as hell, the cabbies are slower AND more laid back than Spicoli from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and the girls are straight up Ass Kickers - I've never had such fit and powerful girls come through my cert like the girls of Austin (this is the 2nd time as they've been to NJ & now Austin). I cranked my USC Cert to a sold … [Read more...]
3 Lessons From Human – Gorilla Hybrids, aka Freaks of Strength
I am inspired to write this Blog greatly because of two men, both of whom I speak of often: Jonny Hinds, Owner of The Monkey Bar Gym, who will also be presenting at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison in October (stay tuned for this announcement). Rick Gonzales, my infamous college Gymnastics Coach. These men have the seamless strength of Gorillas. They move their bodies through space and perform bodyweight strength exercises that are extremely challenging, yet they show such tight … [Read more...]
Are You Training Like an Animal?
A few years back i was introduced to Jonny Hinds, owner & creator of The Monkey Bar Gym. Pat Miletich and I were chatting by phone and told me I need to connect w/Jonny. Pat was a former UFC champion and has coached countless greats to the top of their game in the world of MMA. Jonny and I connected right away and he blew me away with his knowledge and wisdom of physical culture. We just spoke on the phone literally 15 minutes ago as he cruised around Santa Monica Beach on his … [Read more...]