I've been doing a LOT of thinking about the various ways I have trained since starting back in 1989, well over 25 years of experience. I thought about the methods that wasted my time and didn't produce anything but all show and NO go muscles. Those days bother me BIG time because they have scarred me for a lifetime and unfortunately didn't help my success in athletics. I also thought about my days of squatting 455 lbs for reps. My days of breaking away from what the other guys in the gym were … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t You Squatting?
If you wanna get jacked, then start squatting. A LOT. Squat 3 x week. Ass to Grass. - Squats will expose your weak areas. - Squats will tell you if you ARE weak or not. - Squats will tell you if you have mobility through the hips and ankles. … [Read more...]
How Heavy Lifting Teaches You Success
Lifting heavy is far, far more than a means to an end of getting you stronger for bigger muscles or to achieve more success in life. The guys I met 10-12 years ago told me I wouldn't be able to keep this up. In this video, I explain why lifting heavy, raising the bar and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is what will help you not only succeed in life, but you can rise to the top and truly kick ass if you so choose. I also have a message for the naysayers.... Watch this short … [Read more...]
9 Lessons Learned At Sorinex Summer Strong – Pt 2
Here's Part 2 of our 2 Part series of What I learned at Sorinex Summer Strong. Continuing with the exercises that are overrated pertaining to the development of athletes. Here are 2 exercises that I have found ways to work around to "make it happen." … [Read more...]
Bigger, Stronger, Faster – KILL The Complications
How do I get bigger, stronger, faster? I'll tell you this much. It won't happen if you keep looking for the magic bullet. Eventually, you just have to DO SOMETHING. Here's a story of someone who wasted time & energy when the answer was staring him in the eyes yet he passed that opportunity by. The answer is staring YOU in the eyes as well. … [Read more...]
How To Squat Heavy, Even When You Get “Older”
I've heard many tales of how as you get "older" you should stop squats and deadlifts because your body won't be able to handle these exercises anymore. What age constitutes being "older", anyway? I've heard people call over age 25 or 30 being old. Let's cut the B.S. and kill the excuses, shall we? … [Read more...]
The DE Evolution of Man
The DE Evolution of Man is going in a bad direction, and that's putting things lightly. Worst of all, it's moving TOO fast in that downward slope. We gotta step up and change things and it starts with YOU. There are men today in their 20s and 30s with Testosterone levels of men in their 60s. The stress of life nowadays, the constant sitting in front of a computer, the lack of intensity and passion for exercise, too many carbs, not enough healthy fats and proteins... They are ALL … [Read more...]
How To Train When In Doubt
"Science and experience have taught us that any athlete, even in ultra-endurance sports, who has not built a foundation of strength will fail to reach his or her potential." ~ Pavel, Author of Easy Strength As I work on my book and dig deeper on my philosophy on training, in between text messages with Jason Ferruggia discussing life and lifting, I keep coming back to what got me where I am today, as well as every other strong mofo out there. And that "thing" is the fact that those strong … [Read more...]
Training & Life Updates, November 2012
"We aren't going to try to train you, we're going to try to kill you." - Soldier I, SAS Training has been full steam ahead, high volume and high frequency. Check out the video below for some updates on my training, how to attack goals the RIGHT way, the volume workout I did on Thanksgiving morning and how to stay healthy when training HARD. Check the video.... … [Read more...]
The Mark Of A STRONG Man, Lessons Inspired from Andy Bolton
"Weak Legs & Weak Back = A WEAK Man" When I heard about Andy Bolton breaking the 1,000 lb Deadlift Barrier I knew this was not only a strong man, but most importantly, a SMART man. World records are never set because someone got lucky. It takes some serious experience and a blend of brains and brawn. As a Coach and a student of life and the iron game, I never feel that I am "good enough". Good enough is the devil. I knew that if I could learn at least 1 thing from Andy Bolton I could … [Read more...]
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