Pull-ups are IMO one of the best body weight strength training exercises out there. I’ve witnessed tens of thousands of pull-ups in my day, some good and some bad…mostly bad. Why do people suck at pull-ups? Because they practice sucking at pull-ups. Do they suck on purpose? Is their primary goal to suck at pull-ups? … Read More
Intermittent fasting and todays workout
I just started intermittent fasting as my eating regimen. Here is my basic plan, I eat my normal food intake but from 12 noon to 8pm. I basically eat for 8 hours and fast for 16 hours. During my morning fast I sip some amino acids and take fish oil to control my blood sugar … Read More
Man vs. Mountain…Mountain wins
I went mountain biking with my wife last weekend at Ahern State Park in Laconia, NH. Here was my attempt at a knarly hill. I lost this battle but I will win the war. This is pretty entertaining ;)http://www.youtube.com/get_player
Another solid day
Still feeling pretty good 20k arm bar 5×5 5×5 Bodyweight pistols 5×5 DB chest press85,90,95,100,105 prep is the key 🙂
Feeling better :)
Feeling better today, still a bit achy but slow and steady wins the race Z mobility drills w/focus on high payoffs 😉 Deadlift 5×5135, 185, 195, 205, 225 These felt light with no lower back problems Weighted Pullups 5×5all done w/a 24k kettlebell I am hoping to get some swings in later today
A few thoughts on training young athletes
I am lucky to have the opportunity to train young athletes. I especially enjoy training high school athletes. I have been asked by several trainers/parents and coaches how to introduce strength training to their kids. If you are in the business of training/coaching young athletes here are five things that I suggest you nail down … Read More
Coach vs Critic, which one are you?
I train athletes of all ages. I love to teach and mentor my athletes. When someone leaves me they should have learned something, if they didn’t then I feel as if I didn’t teach them properly. Some athletes are easier than others but my goal is to educate. There are many Strength Coaches out there … Read More
Easy rehab day
Foam Roll/soft tissue workZ health mobility drills40 strict pull ups40 split squats ( bodyweight ) Back is feeling a bit better, slow and steady wins the race
Great weekend bad ending
I had a great weekend at Perform Better. I promise to re-cap the weekend in another blog soon. The combination of lack of sleep, hours of sitting/driving, and poor nutrition got to me. I guess my previously herniated discs didn’t like my weekend. I am not the type of person to take my shirt off … Read More
Todays workout 5/24
100 strict tactical pull-ups 🙂