Training updated--great string of training sessions

Now Adding Turbo?

When I talk and write about "passing on" knowledge and information from those who helped me, Louie comes to mind every time. I would not be what I am today without the help, support, and aggression of Louie Simmons and the crew I trained with over the 14 years I was there.

My family (ies) spent time in Phoenix, Arizona this past Presidents Weekend playing in a Hockey Tournament. After a rather rough start with the accommodations, we settled into a fine routine of Hockey, Recreating, Shopping and Training. Nothing big as far as the training is concerned, but because we had a bunch of nice clean […]

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The next STEP in my hip replacement journey, pun intended.

Just a light week before I start meet prep for the US Open.

We're halfway through our Winter Training cycle.  The guys are holding up pretty well.  We have a few injury issues, but nothing major.  I think the plan to train with lighter training maxes is paying off. In the past I've always used their actual max to base percentages off of.  I figured because I only […]

Thursday Hurdle-unders: 10 reps Pull-aparts: 50 reps Stretching Trap Bar: 10x5@95lbs DB Row/Trap Bar Shrugs: 5x10 each Push-ups/3-way Shoulder Raises: 5x10 each Great session.  I did it all with the weighted vest on.  Felt really good afterwards. Saturday Went up to Wendler's for the weekend.  It was a beautiful day in Ohio and training went […]

Why do my shoulders often hurt more from my squats then from my benching????? Here is your answer….

I can see 550 is definitely in the cards!

Time to Skipload ... finally.

2/17 15 mins stepmill Activations, birddogs , strap roll out for holds Reverse hypers 3x12, 1x25 after training Bench 230x3x3, 250x3x2 reps,  assisted 275x2x2 Rows using reverse hypers 5x15 Rear delts with bells 5x12 Banded up and overs 3x failure Snatch 24kg 5x10 per arm 2/16 15 mins stepmill Activations with planks and birdogs Reverse […]

More singles, inching up and some good accessories to try out

Today was our Powerlifting Squads biggest squat of their training session.  Aaron hit 700lb raw and killed it but felt a light tear in hi quad area.  He had put on a lot of muscle and said he was dehydrated.  He should be good by the meet. Marivon had an ok day but is still […]

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The wonderful world of GOT IT DONE! It doesn't matter how the rest of the day will unfold.  The plan will work, if you A: Have one  B: Work the plan  C: Follow Through and D: Check your progress Today's Training: Dynamic Bench: 15x3x45% BB Overhead Press: 15x3x weight that you can handle and move fast. […]

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