Fat Gripz create a small deficit when benching. Makes things a little harder. My raw bench isn't quite where I want it to be, but that's also not my focus right now.

Max effort squat this week. Circa max starts Monday. Gotta be ready. And zercher deads because I haven't done them in YEARS.

Fast-pace leg training with a marathon runner pushing the pace--cramping was involved

In the final phases of my diet in my goal to reach 5% body fat. Interestinlgy enough there have been some positive effects due to the weight loss that came to light this last week as it relates to the deadlift as you will see in this weeks video. Also some progress pic updates showing beginning of diet to now over the last 11 weeks and the dramatic change.

Short on time, high on results!

As usual, this is the first moment I have had to log and get use to the new logs. Sorry for the delay. Here is a breakdown of recent training with mostly highlights

My son was born last Saturday night and here are my thoughts on the birth of my son.

RAW bench training is an ESSENTIAL and often missing ingredient for the shirted bencher. This log/video demonstrates ancillary RAW training as a stand alone, or for enhancement of the shirted bench.

Rows, Presses, Kettlebells, Movies, BMX and Pressing like a Powerlifter.

Naked pictures of your mom inside.

Ok, maybe they aren't actually tougher. I had the privileged of coaching some pretty mentally and physically tough baseball players.

M2 Method- Program 2, Week 12

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Here are 4 of my favorite fables that athletes can relate to and translate to success

My best pump this decade, BJ's PR's, Mike Otero 865 Deadlift

When it comes to the deadlift, ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. Consider trying a Hybrid Sumo Deadlift Stance if you are not getting everything out of your deadlift.

Three things that you need to achieve...

Speed bench, overload work with the catapult and shoulder saver (good combo there) and some pull-up muscle rounds courtesy of Scott Stevenson.

My washed up meathead training from this week. So far...

When Trophy Husband meets Father

After 3 weeks of squatting with bands, the Yoke bar got some love... so did my hammies and low back with these back raise deads and seated deads.