Fired up--new leaf turned over, time to let the nuts hang and throw around some pig iron

Matt Rhodes explained one time, why he uses the double overhand grip with his athletes while dead lifting.  Simple...Their grip will let go far before the low back or any of those big primary muscles do. I thought..WOW! A built in safety. So on top of the double overhand today, I opted for the AXEL […]

This is not just for Powerlifters, this is for everyone who uses any of these three lifts or looking for way to get more out of their program. Many times the main issues are not in the execution of the big 3 but within all the accessories you do.

You're going to need to find one from him.

"We will always look to improve ourselves and improve our situation as best we can with what we got. We keep trying to always build off what we have, that we use yesterday's mistakes for a better tomorrow." - Sergeant Block

cardio- saturday 20 mins, sunday 30 mins, monday 20 mins, tuesday 20 mins all step mill Saturday -Reverse hypers 3x15 -SSB work. 5x3(still working to get leg healed up) -Deficit deads 3x3 -Reverse hypers 1x20 Monday -Back work 3 exercisesx10 roundsx8 reps -Tsunami bar 8x10 -Plate tricep 6x10 -Plate curls 5x8 Tuesday Standing abs 8x8 […]

Keeping track is the key to victory. Data does not lie.

Finally!  Back to training 3x a week.  The 4 days for 2 weeks was too much on my old frame.  It was a nice change, but 3 days makes me feel better. I figured out a couple of things. I need to put myself on the clock or I go at my pace. If I […]

In my training plan you can see how the core lifts are being managed via velocity measurements. These velocity measurements are built off of my individual profiling sessions of these lifts. Then using a reps in reserve to manage my accessory work as well as tracking of the perceived workout difficulty which are all visible in the training

A sample dynamic - explosive leg - squat training session from my training on Sunday.

Training log was previously posted on this. But finally catching up on my video logs! Here is the last week of training before beginning my structured training plan for my #GrandGoals plan.

The single best way to improve your lifting is through hands on coaching.

The guys are constantly measuring something to compare to each other (thankfully as far as I know they’ve stayed clothed).

Here are some video clips from a video magazine that visited Westside Barbell Club when I was still training there. Notice the lack of equipment we are wearing and listen to what Louie says at the end of the clips. There is much to learn in these.

Some great lifting from one of the best meets at the time (mid 80's to 90)

Some heavy squat and dead work... and taking risks.

This Coaching Log features a variety of bench and bench type movements (all illustrated in the HD training footage) including but not limited to: RAW straight weight bench press, Metal catapult with mini-bands, Metal catapult with reverse bands, RAW straight weight with boards, shirt work with boards, RAW bench press against mini-bands, light high rep dumbbell presses and Rackable Cambered

an education in minimalist

My hope is the purpose of my coaching log is to help you learn through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20+ year veteran in the sport) as well as how to overcome adversity, regardless of what it may be.

Not sure if I am as excited about that as I was when I set out for this goal.