Training Update
My apologies for lack of posts. I could go into 10,000 reasons why and they are good on my end--November was a record month business wise and last year that was my worst month of the year. So its all good and training is going great, I will post regular now, I know I have […]
Training & Morbid Thanksgiving Stories - 2015wk48
Chris shares his training for the week along with some interesting, possibly entertaining, and definitely morbid thanksgiving stories.
Saturday and Monday
Saturday 20 mins intervals, Sunday 45mins sled, Monday 30 mins stepmill Saturday Reverse hypers 4x12 Squat free ,worked up to 500x1-med stance, 325x10x3 wide stace Reverse hypers 3x10 Monday Strive incline 15 setsx15 with one minute rest Seated pushdowns 15x15 Spud
Off-season: Squats/legs, gym stories and 2 seminars!
I competed in NPC Junior Nationals on June 12-13. I came in with a much bigger and leaner package than years past. Since July we have slowly transitioned from a bodybuilding split to more of a powerlifting/strength focus, while still hitting lots of volume to build mass. Scott Paltos has been doing my programming since March. […]
15 Questions for Reflection
Anytime you are interviewed, it is an absolute honor. More than that, it is a great opportunity to reflect on what you really believe when you must articulate those thoughts by answering meaningful questions.
Off-season: Back and Bench/shoulders (165x6)
Big back day. Then some WIDE grip bench work... it's moving along!! (video)
My rant on little kids lifting weights
Today was way too long of a day and sometimes you have to rant.
Mashed Up Meathead - Chest Crushing Day
Slowing taking the chest volume up + 135 Bench Press Rep Hell.
Two-Brain Radio Episode 7: The Dave Tate Effect
"I should have hit "record" before I dialed the phone. And I should have hung up before I hit "STOP." I first encountered Dave Tate over fifteen years ago on..." - Chris
How To Spot A Bro
You remember that time, who am I kidding, those times, when someone asked you for a lift off and you ended up doing a set of bent over rows? I do...
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FINISHING TOUCHES: [HD TRAINING VIDEO INCLUDED]
In my experience, the stronger the lifter as well as the more seasoned the lifter, the less weight they will use that final week prior to the meet as it takes them considerably longer for their CNS to recover from an all out max effort session. This log chronicles the last squat session prior to the meet of an intermediate
Earning My Pain
Day 3 of "Stopping the Wheeze" Even here in California it gets down to freezing. Not for long, but before the sun comes up, it is 32 degrees. YIKES!!!! The toughest part today was making sure my insides were evacuated before heading out. As I remember, nothing is worse than having to stop and "litter" […]
