My wife and were blessed with a new baby boy on saturday night. Connor James PerryBorn on June 4th at 11:11 pm6lbs, 9 ounces. Both mom and Connor are great! He has a KB on order and already has his first pair of chuck taylors!!
Our new son!!!!
Deadlifting 101
Most people are aware of the benefits of performing the deadlift. If you are not deadlifting then you should be in some way shape or form. So what does a good deadlift look like? Search “deadlift” on youtube….once you sift through the 17,900 results, left me know if you still have any idea how to … Read More
“Easy Strength” 40 Day Program Review
I am finally done. I completed 40 consecutive training sessions and finished the “Easy Strength” program written by Pavel Tsatsouline and popularized by Dan John. How it works Pick 5 movements: A large posterior chain movement – I chose the pistol to prep for RKC II Upper body push – I chose the single-arm kettlebell … Read More
AND WE ARE DONE…last session of the 40 day program
Today was my last day of the 40 day program. I totally fluffed it. I am glad I am done but it was a great experience. Press 2×5 all 28k Pistol 2×5 bodyweight Pull-up 3×5 BW Snatches- 100 with the 12k…didn’t even sweat 🙂 Stay tuned for the wrap up and my thoughts on the … Read More
Day 39 of the 40 day program
All 6×1- heavy days and fridays don’t mix too well…plus the BBC late night didn’t help either 😉 I will also add that I slept on the couch last night. I am not in the doghouse with my wife but I was tossing and turning all night and didn’t want to wake her. The soon … Read More
Day 38 of the 40 day program
Today felt ok, I think kicking around with my MLS guys zapped my energy today…oh well Press 24k x5 32k x5 36k x3 40k x2 Pistol 16k x5 24k x3 28k x3 32k x2 Pull-up 20k x5 24k x5 28k x3 32k x3 snatches- 10 minutes with the 14k, super light today..probably hit 215 or … Read More
Day 37 and another great session
2 Great sessions in a row…This can’t last 😉 I prepped differently today. I started working on my double overhead kettlebell squat. This is very tough and will take a month or 2 to nail. I figure that if I can nail the double overhead KB squat, my overall mobility will be ok for level … Read More
Day 36 and RKC II is on my mind
Day 36 is done and I am feeling pretty good. This Easy Strength program is a good experiment to get me ahead of the game for RKC II in July. My amazing wife and I are expecting a little boy due on June 3rd so I am trying to put as many good reps in … Read More
Days 34 and 35 of the 40 day program
Day 34 Press 20k x5 L and R 24k x5 L and R 32k x5 L and R 32k x5 L and R 32k x10 on L and R ***PR Pistol 16k x5 L and R 20k x5 L and R 24k x5 L and R Pull-up 16k x5 20k x5 24k x5 Snatches 10 … Read More
Bodyweight Pistol vs. Weighted Pistol
IMO, pistols are the best leg strengthening exercise known to man. If you can pistol, your legs are pretty strong. The pistol takes time to master. Most dive in too early but they soon realize that they need to lay down a good foundation before they attempt the pistol. I recommend mastering the airborne lunge … Read More