Should You Use Straps When Deadlifting?
Lifting Straps. Yes, No, Maybe So? Starring at the barbell on the floor I couldn’t help but think to myself, “holy shit that’s a lot of weight.” Also, “I hope I don’t shit my spleen.” The year: 2004. The place: Albany, NY, at some random Golds Gym. I was visiting my sister and her family […]
How to Write Workouts That Work: Appearance on the Principles of Performance Show
I wanted to direct your attention to my latest media appearance… The Amazing Race Jack Ryan – Episode 4 (as bald badass #2) Rosario Dawson’s massage oil putter on’er Okay, for real: I made zero cameos on those shows. But what I did do…. How to Write Workouts That Work I WAS invited onto the […]
You’re Probably Not Broken
The fitness industry preys on dysfunction. It seeks out the broken, the weak, and the (seemingly) frail, chews them up, and then spits them out. One 24 session pack at a time. I hate it. I HAAAAAATE it. We need to do a better job at championing success and cementing the notion that (most) people […]
The Real vs. BS Hip Flexor Stretch
I firmly believe static stretching is often over-prescribed; an easy default recommendation for some fitness professionals too lazy to dig a little deeper. “Tight” hamstrings? Go stretch those bad boys. “Tight” hip flexors? Better go stretch! Bad hair day? Yup, you need to stretch. SPOILER ALERT: 👇👇 this is not the correct way to stretch your […]
The Most Important Metric of a Training Program Is…
[Cue EPIC drum roll here] First…lets first delve into what’s not important: Access to special, fancy schmancy equipment. Being anal about nutrient timing/intake. Posting a picture or video of every workout and every exercise you performed on Instagram. Following the programs elite lifters do. The whole BS notion that muscle confusion is a “thing.” And Those […]
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