Lots of Coaches & Lifters get confused with what to do, when to do it, how to do it, etc. Paralysis by analysis will get you nowhere. Too many people make it ALL very complicated. When I train athletes, regardless of their age, and by the way..... I consider everyone I train an athlete, it doesn't matter whether they compete in sports or not. The MOST Important Sport Is That of LIFE. Back on track. I used to complicate the hell out of training and it's because I was getting caught up … [Read more...]
Arnold’s Rules For Success
Arnold was the FIRST mentor I had as a young teen. I was a lost soul who only wanted to become a bodybuilder and all I could think about what working out & being at the gym. Every book I opened up had a FLEX magazine crammed inside of it. I read his book, The Education of a Bodybuilder, for 3 years straight beginning my sophomore year in high school. Arnold was the FIRST person that hammered home the fact that the mind controls EVERYTHING - those lessons about the power of the mind learned … [Read more...]
Navy SEAL Speech
I've learned a TON about myself, the TRUE meaning of TEAM, quitting, being mentally tough and succeeding in life and business during the past year than I have in a lifetime. It's been an amazing evolution as I learn more and more each day in my efforts to become a better person. This is an AMAZING speech about achieving success, NOT quitting and kicking ass ALL day. HUGE thanks to Richard "Mack" Machowicz for sharing these videos. Check them out below & please share if you really dig … [Read more...]
The X Factor
I am psyched by all the feedback I got from the last Blog on kickin' ass in life AND lifting, of course, I had my fair share of cry babies e mail me, but that's fine, come's with the territory. Remember, you can't make everyone happy. If your goal is trying to please everyone you are likely holding back and playing it safe. What I do and what I speak about is NOT for everyone, it is for a select group of people who want to challenge themselves BIG time while growing both mentally and … [Read more...]
Kickin’ Ass & Takin’ Names at 35 Years Young
I remember seeing the movie, 'Predator', when I was maybe 8 years old. It was for my older brother's birthday party in a now dead movie theatre, Amboy Cinemas. I loved that movie and did push ups as soon as I got home. The BIG guys in the movie inspired me. Even as a young kid I was motivated by being BIGGER. Some 27 years ago....Even at age 8, I wanted to be cool and tough. Still working on it :) But, as I get older by the numbers I refuse to give in to the "regularities" that come with age. … [Read more...]
Overhead Lifting Mayhem & Shoulder Health
I have a SERIOUS passion for all types of lifting, but, I especially LOVE throwing weights overhead, ALL types of weights. Remember, I'm a SOUL Lifter, rules need NOT apply. Discriminate against NOTHING that makes you stronger. In this Video I timed myself against an array of training tools to clean and press overhead. The variety keeps you from getting bored and each overhead press is slightly different than the next. Your mind must stay focused to handle the details of each … [Read more...]