Seriously...Covered ALL the essentials, and the "666" Challenge

20 mins stepmill tuesday and wednesday 4/12 Extra upper Face pulls and chest rows using econo pulley 10 eachx8 rounds Pushups off dumbell rack working down therack. About 40 setsx5 per set Long strap wide stance pulldowns 6x20 Used same set up as a pullover move 8x8 4/13 Lower REverse hypers 3x12 Medium stance high […]

Snatch For Legs?

As usual, Gene and Amy ran an outstanding meet. RPS meets are fun and efficient. They ran over 200 lifters in double sessions on Saturday and Sunday and everything went smooth like clockwork. Thanks to my friend Brain Shaw for hosting the meet again too. OK, on to the meat and potatoes of what happened. We had the following TeamTPS lifters perform as

The Darden Boys TRAIN!

These are four of the worst pieces of advice anyone can give to someone else in their field. The problem is, they are also the most common.

FBB Press Warm-ups 3x5 Pull-aparts 2x25 Split Squat 2x15 each FBB Press 125x5/145x5/165x5/5x10@115 Pull-ups 3x8 Inverted Rows 3x15 Hammer Rows 2x20   Shrugs 2x10 DB Curls 2x10

This is the last week of this cycle.  I spoke with Jim and I have my next 1-2 cycles all set.  It'll depend on how my body can handle the work. SSB Box Squat Warm-ups 3x5 Pull-aparts 2x25 GHR Sit-ups 3x10 SSB Box Squat 285x5/315x5/345x5/5x5@285 Pull-ups 5x8 Push-ups 5x20 This wrecked me.  I kept forgetting […]

Having fun is always fun

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.

The biggest mistake that beginners make in training bodybuilding, powerlifting anything in the strength realm are the excuses they make.

and another installment of The Supple Rhino vs. Viper Women

Chest training, cardio, and the bulking on low carbs, low fat, and low protein.

Out THursday and Friday in ATL for a concert that was not to be.  We still managed to have a decent time with dinner and a comedy club. Wed 30 mins, Sunday 40 min , Mon 20 mins stepmill Wed LOWER still nursing the slighlty torn outer quad so Abs 8x8 REverse Hypers 4x15 Leg […]

This has been the most awesome week of training EVER!

As with the famous quote about Mark Twain’s death, we say, “Reports of the death of powerlifting have been greatly exaggerated” as well. The 2016 APF IL State Powerlifting Championship with its 250 lifters is a great example of that exaggeration of said demise. Recap of the APF IL State Powerlifting Championships. HD VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!

Because average is unacceptable

This is my last week of experimentation and testing before finalizing my training plan for my #GrandGoals plan. It was also my first week back from traveling constantly the last month and my Birthday as well. And all lifters celebrate with some training on their birthday... or at least should!

FOOD!

A Huge Day, Almost Perfect