Week 2: Hypertrophy phase
Week 2 of this phase under way. This is different than my traditional hypertrophy work of just reps on reps on reps. I enjoy the change, and the challenge. Probably stick with this for a couple more weeks and then transition into some more meet prep work.... after I figure out what meet I'm doing. […]
Off-season PL: Heavy week + S4 deadlift session
Last weekend at the S4 compound was successful.... heavy sumo double on deads!
Off-season: Some heavier straight bar work for bench and squats
Feeling some heavier work again then few more weeks of off season before meet prep starts
3 day template for young H.S. basketball player
A simple, effective template that increased his vertical 3.5 inches.
Off-season PL: New American press bar and 415 RB dead
The American press bar got used as deload and to alleviate some wrist issues.... plus a pretty heavy pull that I haven't done in awhile.
Off-season PL: Pin press, cambered squat and a flashback
Sometimes looking back can give you perspective....
Off-season PL: Plugging along, floor press and sumo deads
Heavy sumo deads (video)... and letting go of what you can't control
Offseason PL: Still got the volume on my mind
Balancing PL and BB got me caught in between... but some lower volume work may be needed to recover
Off season training: Doing things I've never done (training and lif...
Benching 135x20 and Deadliting 225x20... and I'm doin' alright.
Off season training: My circle may be small, but it's a strong one
And one of my favorite tricep exercises!!
Offseason training: With the bad comes the good
This was a tough week. Physically - as the week went on, I was feeling it. My right wrist still hurts to do a pushup and then everything else on my right side wanted to say "F you" as well. I know that means I need some soft tissue work done. By the time Saturday […]
PL off season: Shoulder blasts and fast-paced deload work
Good week. Short week. Deload week. Had some fun with a few things too. People have been asking me what my plans are... am I competing soon or what? My response has been a bit up in the air. After the XPC Arnold, I needed some time to just train. No schedule, no stress of […]
PL training: Mid back/hammie torture
Clients being awesome and some torturous training 5/5/5 training
PL off-season: Pin press, speed work and working deadlift weaknesses
Working weaknesses with pin presses and conventional block pulls... do the things you suck at.
PL Offseason: Are you b.s.'ing yourself? And a hip hinge fix
Banded swings have been a hip hinge fix for my athletes
Lessons from 8 time Wimbledon champ Roger Federer
Parents, coaches, athletes... if I've said it once, I've said it a million times.
PL Offseason: Some variation exercises to try and a Prowler conditioning...
Getting a little creative this week at the new gym... but don't let the Prowler flu get ya
PL Off-season: Can't win 'em all and a last minute trip
Little trip to Pittsburgh for a little escape from life.
PL offseason: UGSS training at the S4 + bench PR!
The right people make all the difference. #teammates
Do you know your own brain?
Can knowing differences between men and women, young and old really help your coaching?
PL offseason: Good upper week, not so good lower
A mediocre week... but a look at mid-training adjustments. Sometimes you have to veer off plan
PL Offseason: Heavier bench and camber bar squats
Varied work outside of the main lifts... things coming together
Mother's Day Thoughts (Men, pay attention... women, you too)
A few words for the men.... oh you too, ladies, listen up.
PL offseason: Front squats vs back squats
One of the most important things to remember, no matter what your style of squatting
PL Offseason: Easy heavies! And squat fixes
An entire week of good training?? YES!! Plus a few things that have helped with my squat transition.
PL Offseason: Week 6
"Patience is not simply the ability to wait... it's how we behave while we're waiting."
PL Offseason: week 4
Some rep work on squats and a different way to set up accommodating resistance for squats
PL Offseason: Week 3
Week 3 with some speed work and some stiff leg hell and Shoulder Saver fun (videos)
Life is always now
Roadblocks happen. Sometimes overcoming them takes longer than we think. But Life is always NOW.
PL off-season: week 2
Week 2 of off-season done. Working in some squat variations and some speed work as well
PL Off-season: week 1
Wow... that sucked... that hurt.... but that's exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for being honest and having the balls to say that to me.
Post Meet: week 1, Arnold friends and some mentor thoughts
Recent comps: March 4, 2017 XPC Arnold - Raw 132, (315/185/360, 3 PR's) Nov 5, 2016 NPC Midwest Gladiator Chicago - Women's Physique Sept 24, 2016 NPC Indianapolis Grand Prix - Women's Physique May 7, 2016 RPS Mid-Atlantic Powerlifting - Raw 132, Pro total Coach - Scott Paltos. Read back at previous training logs to […]
Arnold Prep: Week 6, supplemental days and front squat talk
should a front squat be performed like a back squat?