I am pretty good about shutting myself off in the gym. When you go to a big-box commercial gym you just have to deal with things like bad...

I started my lovely wife Kristi on a training program a little while ago. I wanted to emphasize the basic compound movements, core work...

Go Heavy!!!! What does this mean? Well, to Ronnie Coleman, former Mr. Olympia, it might mean an 800 lb. squat. (See below) To me, it...

Coach Dan John wrote something about how people are always asking him for the lastest advice. What are the great new exercises? What is...

I know I’ve said this many, many times, but I am constantly amazed at how much there is to learn and how many different ways there are to...

Hello. Just a quick one today. I was in the gym yesterday with my wife and one of her friends, leading them through a workout and giving...

I learn new stuff all the time. One day it might be something about the importance of glute function, one day it might be a slight form...

I got this in the mail yesterday. They got it to me pretty quickly. I was very happy to see it. Now all I have to do is find some people...

The other news is that I finished the first month of my four month program. I can definitely tell that I have improved my bench. I had to...

The only thing I feel after yesterday’s Eagles game is disappointment. I never thought they would have an easy time with Arizona but I...

Well, I’m one week away from my test. I take it next Friday morning. I’ve been studying hard and I think I’ll be OK. This weeks emphasis...

Well. Here it is. January 23rd is the date. I officially signed up for my test last night. I think I should be OK. I do have to dumb...

Well, I am three workouts into the Maximum Strength program and I can honestly say it’s absolutely kicking my ass. The first exercise of...

Wow. Things went really well today. In my last post I wrote this, ” If I can hit about 240 on bench, 350 deadlift, 315 squat I’d consider...

Hello all! Merry Christmas! Santa needs to get in shape for his big night! Hopefully everyone is doing well. I am excited. Why am I...

This is a video from the new live Rush DVD. It is, of course, excellent. They are still a phenomenal band. They are playing as well now...

Hello all! Just a quick one today. I just finished up my last progression. It was a 5×5 (5 sets of 5 reps) progression with a 90 second...

There is an interesting cross section of opinion on “The Biggest Loser” in “fitness circles”. (Notice the quotes around fitness circles....

I purposely haven’t written anything about the World Series until now. I didn’t want to jinx anything. I have felt good about this team...