Thursday
Today our Powerlifing Squad hit 5x2 full meet set up squats. Most did very well. After that they hit some great accessory work. I can't tell you how much mental game comes into play with some of our lifters. Following the plan and training your ass off will go a lot farther than one thinks. […]
Monday
Mental games 2 coming soon. Today our powerlifters hit heavy doubles on deadlifts. For the most part everyone did good. But a couple people were so mentally messed up it affected their lift. One was questioning the % before they even came in. Doing this and debating if you can lift it you are already […]
Thursday
Today our powerlifting squad hit safety squat bar box squats against bands. The band tension ranged from 250-400 depending on the lifters height. We are getting out from under the bands now until after the meet. Was a great session for the lifters. Tomorrow they hit upper body. I have been using all my spare […]
Tuesday
Today our powerlifting squad hit a fluff and puff upper body workout. Just trying to work on some weak spots and get blood flow. All reps were are 10. Was happy with everyone's deads mon. For myself I have started to feel better early in the day and not as bad as the day progresses. […]
Monday
Today our Powerlifting Squad hit 4x4 deads off 1 Mat at around 90% of their test triples. They then did some accessory work after to improve their deadlifts. I can see this group both with the advanced doing the Arnold and the beginners doing our in house meet all having great totals. I am feeling […]
Thursday
Today our Powerlifting Squad hit heavy bands box squats. Short rest and 10 sets made it a great training session. They followed up with a lot of lower body movements. We are only on week 1 and still have a lot of time till march but already getting excited to see everyone's hard […]
Tuesday
Today the squad did a rep method upper body workout. Fairly heavy but not too much that would take away from Friday's main lift. Good to see everyone hitting it hard. Next meets for us are both in March at the Arnold and our in house meet March 12th. Slept like crap last night. Kept […]
Monday
Today our Powerlifters hit a rough lower body based workout. Heavy rack pulls along with snatch grip dears for reps were just a couple of movements they did. Most everyone did well. I had one lifter respond that she needs to actually "deadlift more". Now mind you we just did "actual deadlifts" less than a […]
Saturday
Today we had a conditioning class from 9-10am. We had a good showing (14). I have made it much more clear to my clients this past week that they need to pick it up. A lot of my regular clients are at a stand still. Week after week month after month they continually do the […]
Friday
Today I had a small class (9) from 9-10am. We hit a great upper body based workout. I signed up a few new clients by running a Black Friday sale. I'm not big on running sales as I feel like it cheapens my product. After the class I run a Developmental Program for the Biggs […]
Thurs (thanksgiving)
Today I held my annual Thanksgiving Day class. It is a great way for my clients to get up and get moving before the day of major calorie consumption. We hit a normal work day with lower body emphasis. I really have been getting on my clients (mainly the regulars) that they need to pick […]
Wednesday nov 25
Today we tested full meet set up for triples. Everyone had one hell of a day. Most lifters totaled for triples close to their best meet total. Chels hit 350/190/350, Kyle hit 600/500/600, Andrew keeps hitting Pr's even though his back was tight. Aaron keeps killing it but needs some rest as his joints he […]
Monday November 23rd
The plan after last Friday was to take off till wed nov 25th and test full meet set up but for triples. Unfortunatly for a few lifters they couldn't wait as they had work or were heading out of town. Kayla, Kristin and Jim all tested out and did good but with a couple more […]
Friday November 20
Today our lifters hit their last session of volume work. The emphasis was on lower body. We had some big weights go up on the front squat. Chels hit 260lbs x3 at 148lb. A few others almost got up to high 400's-500lbs. Hired a contractor to finish up my front entrance. Would of liked to […]
Thurs November 19
Today our Powerlifting Squad hit some upper body reps. We finish our 3 week phase tomorrow. Everyone is responding well to this offseason. It is great to see everyone come together and push each other and get better. Still feeling rough and fatigued. Ready to get back to life.
3-Week Cycle of Off-Season Volume Fun
We've had great success devoting three weeks to volume in transition from and to competition prep with this 2-on/1-off/2-on/weekend-off setup.
FRIDAY
Today our Powerlifting Squad hit some heavy front squats along with a lot of lower body madness. It is very encouraging to see this group come together and bust their ass every session. I will be more hands on with them as each week passes and I get healthier. As far as for myself I […]
TUESDAY
Today our Powerlifting Crew hit an upper body based session. I really like the way our groups are coming together and hitting it hard. Really excited to see them all test triples the day before thanksgiving. As far as for myself I am still walking around slowly. Feeling better each day though. I am going […]
TUESDAY
Today our powerlifting squad hit some zercher harness good mornings. A lot accessory work was performed as well. From what I have heard they are doing great. I was just told I get discharged tomorrow. Cannot wait!!! Tomorrow will be 14 days. So first surgery (8) days, second surgery (19) days, third surgery (14) days. […]
MONDAY
Today our powerlifting squad hit some upper body. We are still hitting higher than normal volume and trying to add some more muscle. We are doing some complexes that are a lot of fun. As far as for me I should be released this eve or tomorrow. It has been a weird last 7months but […]
The Mental Games: Are You Winning or Losing?
I've lost, I've won, and now I'm tied with adversity. I refuse to the lose the next round.
HERE WE GO AGAIN
Wanted to update everyone. I had a 15 week check up and they found some major issues again. I was admitted in the hospital (diff surgeon diff hospital) last week on Tuesday. They performed a third open heart surgery last wed. The surgeon fixed the aortic valve, replaced the aortic root, and replaced the motors […]
Tank's Top 10 Scariest Movements
For Halloween this year, I've created a list of exercises to haunt your athletes and send them crying for their mummies.
Friday
TODAY the squad hit high rep squats, high rep elevated lunges, and a bunch of other movements to pack on some muscle. They are struggling but getting better every workout. Today I had my CatScan. Waiting to hear back what is going on. Lifting is on hold again until they clear me. Weight is about […]
THURSDAY
Today our power lifters hit a high volume workout upper body based. It is great to see everyone working as a team. If we all stay on the same page we will be a force both in men's and women's division. For myself I have been instructed not to do anything at all (weak). My […]
TUESDAY
Today our squad hit deficit deads supersetted with plate pushes. They also hit a bunch of accessory work. Tough one for them!!! As far as for me I did minimal stuff as my Cardiologist said to lay low until this next test fri and Tuesday are taken. Hanging in there. Just ready to get back […]
MONDAY
Today our powerlifting squad hit upper body rep method. They were all Swole as hell they said. Watching this group grow is awesome. I hit my third week of phase 3. Did BB mil, BB incline, shrugs, low rows, curls/rope press downs. Waiting on some news to as if we continue the route I am […]
THURSDAY
TODAY OUR POWERLIFTING SQUAD HIT SOME BENCH SUPERSETS ALONG WITH ALOT OF VOLUME AFTER. IT IS A GREAT FEELIJG WHEN YOU HAVE 6-10 lifters all hitting it hard with one goal=getting better. I hit flat DB bench, lat raises,Jpulls, band pull a parts, push ups (limited ROM) then curls for the girls aka my wife. […]
Are You a Gym Gypsy?
If your allegiance to a gym only lasts as long as your free membership or you bash your old gym on social media, this term may apply to you.
TUESDAY
Today the squad did rack pulls as well as a bunch of other stuff. This is the end of phase3. Next Monday we start the next phase with high reps. Today I hit safety squat bar box squats, glute/ham raises, and abs. Still plugging away and ready for Thursday check up with some good news. […]
MONDAY
The powerlifting crew are wrapping up week three of phase 1. Chels forearms felt like concrete afterwards. All are doing well. Still awhile away but our showing at the Arnold this year should be great. I did BB MIL, BB INCLINE, HAMMER STRENGTH SHRUGS,SEATED LOW ROW, THEN SUPERSETTED ROPE PRESSDOWNS AND CABLE CURLS. All […]
FRIDAY
Our Powerlifting squad hit what they said the toughest workout of the week. Safety squats supersetted with sleds, a single leg movement and a couple other things added to their FUN. For my self I pulled off 2mats, step-ups, hypers, then supersetted abs. All were done at 3x8. Paid close attention to my heart rate […]
THURSDAY
Today the powerlifting crew hit some upper body. A lot was super sets. The weather this week has started to change for the better and cool down. Was a great atmosphere today. As far as my workout I hit DB flat bench, lat raises, J pulls, band pulls parts, the push ups (limited ROM) supersetted […]
TUESDAY
Today the Powerlifting Squad hit rack pulls, walking lunges along with a lot of other stuff. I got called the devil and got a "F" you a couple times. Good stuff. For my workout I hit safety bar box squats, glute-ham raises, then an ab machine. All was done at 4x8. Everything felt heavy. Not […]
MONDAY
Today the powerlifting squad hit again a lot of volume. While playing in Milwaukee my strength coach showed me a "level DB presses". They are super fun. On top of this they did a lot of upper body movements. For myself I did upper body as well. Between every set I take a good 1-3 […]
FRIDAY
Today the powerlifting squad hit some super sets with safety bar squats and sleds. They also hit some pistol squats, DB good mornings and a few other movements. Most of the squad said they were just going to sit and rest all weekend due to stiffness and soreness. We want to pack on a lot […]
THURSDAY
The squad is doing insane volume and movements. Just want to add some muscle these next 8-10 weeks before meet prep. Most of them are loving/hating me. As far as my lift I am wrapping up my 2nd phase tomorrow. Today is did BB bench press, KB front raises, KB upright rows, hammer curls, DB […]
From Living and Lifting to Hardly Living and Hardly Lifting
Life can throw a lot of obstacles your way — my health issues and hospital stay weren't part of my lifting plan this year. But, hey, at least I am alive.
TUESDAY
We are hitting high volume for awhile for our squad. My goal is never to make my lifters sore and feel terrible. However majority are struggling. High volume will do that. Our lifters that competed in Vegas last week are going to be a little more sore as the meet and traveling is catching up […]
MONDAY
Got the crew back today. Everyone that didn't compete at the GPC worlds had the week off or light on own. We started today heavy volume work. Will prob do this between 8-12 weeks depending on how they respond. For myself I am at the third and final week of Phase 2. I did DB […]
SATURDAY
Today is National Thank A Police Officer Day. My area especially is needing more positivity towards our law enforcement. The amount of crap they have to deal with nowadays is insane. People who say they hate the cops are the ones who are up to no good. The so-called peaceful protests we have had this […]
GPC POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 LAS VEGAS
I really struggled with not competing at this meet. I was fortunate enough though to go and coach and come back home with no health issues. Was worried about flying and traveling for the first time since my surgery. We got to Vegas Saturday and met up with the crew. We hit a all you […]
FRIDAY
Today I did rack pulls (patella tendon level), leg presses, then ab pull downs on the machine. All sets were at 3x10. Still sore from we'd lift which I had to do as a make up due to not having the facility in Vegas with access to certain machines. Still sore as hell from the […]
Thursday
Today I hit BB bench, KB front raises, KB upright rows, Hammer curls, DB low rows. All sets were 4x10. Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am going super light but starting to see my muscles. They are waking up. I am ready to start packing on the weight […]
TUESDAY
Today I hit belt squats, single leg machine curls, walking lunges, abs. All were done at 4x12. Felt better than I thought it would. Coaching this past weekend in Vegas was tiring!! We did very good as a team. I will do a write up tonight or tomorrow on the meet it self.
MONDAY
Today I got to train at not only a commercial gym but it is inside a hotel. It has been 6+ years since I have done this. Wasn't terrible but wasn't good. Fortunately I am going so light it worked out. Today I hit DB inline, DB mil press, close grip pulldowns, BB shrugs, scarecrows, […]
The New Era of Athletes
Expectations and beliefs about work ethic are changing. Are our kids striving to maintain high energy, good health, and proper nutrition in order to train hard consistently?
FRIDAY
Today we only had a few in lifting with us due to everyone heading to Vegas for GPC worlds or being on their off week. We leave tomorrow at 640am and arrive in Vegas at 1140am. Can't wait to get there. For my lift I did rack pulls at patella tendon level conventional, leg press, […]
THURSDAY
Today the team was off they are resting and getting ready to fly out tomorrow to Vegas. I CANNOT WAIT TO GET THERE AND GO TO IN-AND-OUT BURGER. Three of our lifters go Sunday I cannot wait to coach them and see the end result. My lift went well today. Slowly slowly getting going. Today […]
TUESDAY
Today everyone on the powerlifting squad took the day off to rest/recover and get ready to fly out to Vegas. My workout consisted of Belt squats, single leg curls, walking lunges, and abs. All were at 4x10. My balance and leg strength was terrible on the walking lunges. Weight is still 262lbs. Cannot wait to […]
MONDAY
Today the powerlifting squad basically did a bar and change with squat, bench, dead. After that they did minimum accessory work. The rest of week is rest and travel. I started Phase 2 of my template to get my muscles activated and prepped to lift heavier weights in three weeks. I don't plan on getting […]
Friday
Today our Powerlifting Squad all went up to their openers on the bench press. Everyone hit it great. The weight went flying up. After that they hit some volume upper body. At first I was very upset going to Vegas to coach and not lift. This will be the first meet I will have gone […]
Loyalty Issues and Disappointing Clients
When a client doesn't want to take your advice, what do you do? How do you handle someone who won't trust your methods but still wants your results?
THURSDAY
Today the powerlifting squad all hit their openers for squats. Everyone did great. All weights flew up. Tomorrow is bench openers with some volume after. This will wrap up our training cycle for his meet. Even though I'm not lifting I am pretty pumped to coach these lifters. As far as myself I couldn't lift […]
TUESDAY
Today our powerlifting squad hit upper body rep method/high volume. Most were swollen after the lift. Tomorrow is off with Thursday lift consisting of squat openers then lower volume. Throwing some volume couple weeks/week before meet is just what these guys needed. Next week is off/travel week. 12 days till go time. As far as […]
MONDAY
Our powerlifting squad are on openers and some extra volume for their supplemental work. Everyone pulled great. We have two lifters who are doing a meet in a few weeks after GPC worlds. We are switching up their program these next few weeks. We also got another female join our team today looks like she […]
FRIDAY
Today the powerlifting squad hit there heaviest bench press of this cycle. They did their 1st and 2nd attempt plus a third attempt off a 1board with just a little more than their third planned attempt. Everyone did great and is on track. Next week is openers and a little more volume after each session. […]
THURSDAY
Today the Powerlifting squad hit squats. 1st, 2nd attempts then hit a light band reverse band with about 5-10% off there planned third attempt. Everyone did great. Chels hit 370 (after missing it first time-which in my mind is the hardest thing to do-come back after you miss). Kayla hit a solid 370 then reverse […]
WEDNESDAY
Today the powerlifting crew was off and resting up for tomorrow's big squat day. This will be the heaviest of the cycle. We are bring out 4 lifters that are competing in Vegas Sept 13th-16th at GPC World Powerlifitng Championships. There are supposed to be over 500 lifters from around the world competing. As far […]