Pausing to Remember 20 Years
Our 20th wedding anniversary coincided with the end of a 13-month stretch of time that included eight bodybuilding competitions. It's no surprise that Christina was experiencing angst for vacation.
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Not that soreness is an ultimate indicator of training effectiveness, but dang this got me sore!
Chest, Shoulder & Triceps - Gironda-style
Played around with some Vince Gironda training methods on this workout.
Surviving a Pec Tear
Seven years ago while benching 500 pounds, I experienced a partial pec tear to the muscle belly near the attachment to the pec tendon. These are the techniques I used to recover and the exercises I perform to safeguard my pec from ever tearing again.
Leg Training
Grinding it our solo as I fight the remnants of my head cold which I passed on to my bride :(
Pre-Vacation Leg Training
This is the workout I did the day before leaving to Costa Rica for a week!
Back & Biceps Semi-Recovery Workout
Resting without taking a break from the iron because that's blaspheme!
Saturday's Leg Session
Training for the fun of it...keeping volume a bit high and weight on the light side for a while!
Olympia Qualification: 5 Factors Why I’m Not Competing
This year would be my sixth, but after much soul searching I’ve decided to forgo joining the rest of the field at the Orleans Arena in September. Here's why.
Post-Contest: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Easing my way back into training with this workout after competing in the Vancouver BC Pro last weekend!
Leg Depletion Workout
My final leg workout from Tuesday morning before competing this coming Saturday!
Monday Back & Bi Depletion
Working now to get rid of muscle glycogen to bring that nasty conditioning next weekend!
Saturday Morning Leg Training
Exactly one week post-Arctic Pro and one week pre-Vancouver BC Pro as of this workout!
Another Victory at the 2017 IFBB Arctic Pro
I was able to synch my first win of 2017 and an Olympia qualification with straight first place scores from both prejudging and finals. Here's what I did differently in this season's competition prep.
Saturday Leg Training!
Exactly one week out from competing in Alaska and feeling really good about stepping on stage next weekend!
Information to Insight
Science, intelligence reports, and training programs all require a thesis whereby assumptions are made on the path to turning raw information into good insight.
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps!
I carb depleted this week to mimic the week before my contest, so I was super flat, but I'm about ready for the Arctic Pro!
Back, Biceps & Abs
Supersets to cut down the total training time as energy levels dip due to dieting!
Chest, Shoulder & Triceps
A cool new variation on a pec exercise and a technique to increase time-under-tension for delts!
Memorial Day Back & Biceps
Thanks those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, I was able to enjoy the freedom of training in peace today!
WATCH: Table Talk Compilation Series — Mark Dugdale
Tailored for the powerlifter and bodybuilder, we revisit Dave Tate's and Mark Dugdale's conversation covering exercise execution, pre-workout food, recoverability, training evolution, and more.
Primary Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
4.5 weeks out from my next competition and feeling the grind of the diet...but no rest!
Back, Biceps & Abs
Every time I dust off my MAG attachment for back I remember I why I love it so much!
Bench, Squat, and Deadlift Alternatives for Bodybuilding
If you’re beat up from powerlifting or more concerned with hypertrophy, some of these variations may prove useful. In all honesty, alternatives of the basic lifts have done the most for the development of my physique and hypertrophy.
Wednesday Night Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Training solo, but happy to get 8 solid reps with the new 125lb dumbbells tonight!
Back & Bi's
This was my main back workout for the week and the biceps pump which followed was nasty!
Secondary Chest, Tri's, Abs & Calves
A glimpse into my secondary workout and I transition back into primary and secondary weekly training days.