GREAT Training and the 900 Deadlift barrier cracked in route to 2260 by Steve Johnson

Step away from the donut and do some pushups.

When someone tells you something in confidence.

If you are looking to take your training to the next level, these four tips are a great start.

Training has been going well! I am enjoying training and things are coming along smoothly. A few things about the set up of the 5th set program I already enjoy. The 9 day rotation has really allowed me for ample rest and recovery. The extra two days leave me feeling fresh and eager to squat […]

I’m hoping to cycle through increasing by about 50 lbs and go down a rep each week for as long as I can

never make the first offer.

Spent a couple days in Wrightsville Beach before the rest of the building fun begins so nothing but waves, buds and grubs for three days. Oh and celebrating the wife's B day. Managed a 8lb BW up tick so  that was pretty good. Aggravated her continuously. I am really a master of this. Trainin' 8/29 […]

I attempted to flat bench again but the strain on my hernia was still too much.

This was my first time deadlifting since my hernia surgery

The conclusion to "Spending 2016 in the Basement" and my 8 biggest training takeaways from 2016

And one of my favorite tricep exercises!!

you’re missing the point.

Auto-regulation is a fancy term for something that's been around forever. I'm glad to read about it so often though, because it reminds me to actually take advantage of it.

5 things every meathead should accomplish during their lifting life

Who are you, REALLY?

Not much has changed in my In-Season program.  I always try to hit the big stuff and make sure they get a variety of movements throughout each workout.  I have a tendency to throw a lot (too much) little stuff in to ensure they go through a lot of different motions.  With the help of […]

This is last week's array of training fun. Monday Conditioning: Walk around campus with weighted vest Tuesday SSB Box Squat: 185x5/210x5/235x5 Pull-ups: 5x5 FSL: 10x5@185 Dips: 5x10 Curls: 5x10 Neck: 50 Wednesday Conditioning: bike 30 minutes Thursday FBB Press: 105x5/115x5/125x5 KB Swing: 5x10 FSL: 5x5@105 Side Raises: 5x10 KB Row: 5x10 I dropped my 10x5 […]

The split I'm using for my raw training leading up to Reebok Record Breakers.

From my client, Kristen Norris.