Today our lifters hit our normal upper body warm up and some mobility work.  After this they headed over to do speed bench against bands.  Chest supported rows, DB inclines, J-pulls, curls and abs followed this training session.  Overall has been a great couple days of training.  All doing the meet are looking great.  After […]

We'll be hunkering down for hurricane Matthew over the next couple of days. This looks it's going to be a rough one.

I was talking with some of my early morning participant about technology and stuff, when one announced that I was on Instant gram.  To which I replied..."WHAT?  Nooooo...  I don't know how.  I mean I didn't sign up for anything nor do I have a camera phone".  They said..."No coach, you have people already 'following' […]

Julia Ladewski, CSCS, is a coach to strength athletes: powerlifters, physique competitors, and crossfitters, as well as recreational lifters and those seeking body transformation through muscle-building and fat loss. She takes pride in helping people from all walks of life to see and reach their full potential. She recently competed at the NPC Indy Grand Prix where she placed first

Training updated for the last few days

I’m still weak as poo, but this is the heaviest I’ve gone on squats in a while.

Everyone knows that I have a list of rules.  I have been asked to compile them for the masses, but I prefer to keep them in my head.  The more you hang around me, the more you get exposed to them. Rule #20 is Never say "Sorry" Think about it, if you did or said […]

Eric Maroscher is owner of the Monster Garage Gym (one of the premier powerlifting gyms in the U.S., founded by Eric and Phillip Daniels NFL Defensive End). He is also leader of the Maroscher PL Team and a two-time WPC World Powerlifting Champion, two-time APF National Powerlifting Champion, WPC North American Powerlifting Champion, and multi-time APF Illinois State Champion.

Today put Powerlifitng Squad hit heavy deads from the floor for triples.  They tried to set a PR for 3.  After that BB shrugs, glute ham raises, abs and pull-thrus.  We had some good intensity today with Kyle Ryan and Aaron. I hit some ass to grass free squats for triples.  Nothing to brag about […]

Today our Powerlifting Squad was off.  We hit it mon/tues/Thurs/fri.  This split to me is best as it is 2 days on, a day to rest recover, 2 days on then 2 days off to rest recover.  We have an in house massage therapist as well as a hydrotherapy tub (ice tub) for recovery along […]

This cool picture was done by the incredibly talented Dustin George.  Dustin on more than one occasion has taken a simple photo and turn it into "Artwork". When he sends me these things, I just look at them in AWE and think how incredibly blessed I am to be surrounded by great talents that I […]

Nobody should care more about your weight loss than you

As always, things can always be far worse, but will share what I’m having to deal with.

I have been competitively powerlifting for over 20 years. Within that time I have competed raw, single ply and multi ply. I hold the highest all time total of 1930 at 148, the third highest total of 2045 at 165 and have broken over 35 world records, over 25 of which I still hold. Through […]

Thur 2.5 heavy sled drag, Friday 20 mins treadmill, Sunday 3 mile walk(i know , right, no sled, no prowler, no stepmill, just a walk) 9/30 Upper Heavy long strap ab work again 6x8 Rows and pulldowns and MAG handles 8x8 each Shoulder Rok work. Practicing as many mace moves as I can. Left shoulder […]

Friday was a blast.  No real PR's but a nice heavy weight on our backs squatting and dead lifts in the hand.  But a wonderful STEAK dinner was called for.  That combined with a ceviche type salad dressing made for the other side of spectacular meal that I made. We got to bed kind of […]

Feeling nasty fast!!!

once again, things could always be worse and I hope to continue gradually returning to normal.

Tig is completely out of his mind and reminds me of a couple people I've trained with over the years.

Don't tell mom!