You’ll Be An Old Bastard One Day Too
If you had asked me when I was 20 if I was going to still be training at almost 50, I would have said absolutely. I just didn’t know these five things would change.
Understanding Self-Sabotage — Too Legit To Not Quit?
There are legitimate reasons that sidetrack us, and there are situations where we want to find an obstacle so we don't have to work. Do you know the difference?
Whiny Physique Competitors, Let’s Get Something Straight
It occurs to me that the large majority of whining is coming from physique competitors. Apparently no one has been honest with you up to this point.
Quit Blaming The Judges
I'm getting tired of hearing words like "politics" thrown around to scapegoat a lost competition. Yup, it's rant time.
Do You Have a Fat Slob for a Wife?
I've been married for 23 years and have had a wife fluctuate from one extreme to another. Just hear me out.
3 Old-School Exercises You Need in Your Training Plan
Growing and progressing is the name of the game. You should do what works even if it isn't new.
Why Comfort Can Kill Your Progress
Familiarity and comfort aren't always bad things — I drive the same route home every day. But in your diet and training? Be ready for change.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed…Someone’s Blue
There's a difference between using someone's ideas or concepts and flat-out stealing them. It's very simple to figure out, even though a lot of you blow it.
And I No Longer Weigh 200 Pounds
Not sure if I am as excited about that as I was when I set out for this goal.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
If I left work and went to the bar instead of the gym, would it really make a difference?
How To Get Leaner While Eating Ribs and Brisket Everyday
And doing no cardio or working out .... Well, kinda.
Debunking Dieting Myths: Is Skiploading Unhealthy?
For sixteen years I have been honing the method of Skiploading and only now am I starting to hear complaints from inexperienced kids who don't understand it. Let me break it down for you.
The Boards vs. Social Media — Can We Have Both?
There was a time not that long ago that you knew where to go for positive discussion about a shared interest. What happened? Can we get it back?
I’ve Earned the Right
You're welcome to whine about my methods or my opinions. And I'm welcome to not care.
5 Easy Ways To Become A Shitty Client
Are you trying to make your coach’s life hell? Do you aspire to be the biggest pain in the ass possible? I’ve got the plan for you.
Observations From My White Trash Vacation
Every year my wife and I take our kids on a vacation, and that usually means a cruise. If you've been on a cruise, you know what I mean when I say "white trash."
Four Sure-fire Ways to Harvest Calf Meat
Building calf size takes time—a lot of it. This is the system I've used countless times to bring up my calves and the calves of my clients.
Happy Holidays and Mind Your Own Business
Something else to steal: my views on how to maintain "bodybuilder status" this holiday season. Yeah, I've dramatically changed my opinions on the topic in these past couple of years. Take notes.
3 Times a Day Cardio?? Are You NUTS? Naw, I'm Just Fat
...And the filming for the DVD finally can start...
Wenis and Wagina Training: Elbow Position Is Everything
Are you conscious of where you're placing your elbows during presses, rows, flyes, curls, and pullovers?
3 Old School Bodybuilding Techniques We Need to Bring Back
Calf raises with my training partner's sweaty ballsack on my back can stay in the past, but it's time to bring back these other forgotten exercises.
Everybody Knows Somebody
Your appearance can be the gateway to meet new people and share a conversation. It's up to you whether you see it as a pain in the ass or as an perfect opportunity to help someone.
