As athletes and lifters, many of us have been fortunate to have had a great coach in our lives—we are collectively thankful. Without someone like this in your life, would you tweak squat form to go from a 500-pound squat to a temporary 365-pound squat? What if that 365-pound squat evolved into a 700-pound squat?

We all have things that we are grateful for. You won’t know it, though, because it isn’t posted on social media or the headline of the e-blast you are about to receive. Likely, it’s a culmination of little things that collectively bring happiness to our daily lives.

How do you continue to progress as a lifter when life gets tougher, progress is slower, and motivation is lacking?

Your treatment of others is the foundation of every relationship in your life. Are you building yours up or breaking them down?

Four and a half months post-surgery…and the hip feels good.