We didn't hit our Open Thread yesterday, so let's do it today instead. Chester: What is your opinion of kids learning how to fight, not with a goal of fighting, but with a goal of Knowing How To Fight? Knowing how to fight is in my opinion a preventative to actually getting into fights. I’m certainly no pacifist. While Martin Luther King Jr. is unquestionably the leader I … [Read more...]

Welcome back to our open thread, our forum to throw ideas around. Ask questions, leave comments, let's discuss whatever and learn something. Steve writes: What was your favorite workout or exercise that you thought helped increase bat speed the most? A certain forearm circuit? Hip explosiveness? Steve, Perfect timing. As you know, a not insignificant portion of our … [Read more...]

Kicking off Saturday morning with our weekly open thread. Leave your questions or thoughts in the comments. No rules. Today's question comes from Brad: I'll try to keep it short and simple. Like many people I'm out of shape and overweight. I work in the commercial HVAC industry in north Texas. I get up at 5:15, I'm usually out of the house by 6:00. I may not get home … [Read more...]

Let's kick this off with a question from Mike: What's your opinion on using a hex bar for your deadlifts? Hey, brother. I don’t use the hex bar at all. The straight bar is more difficult and allows you to move more freely and easily. From AZcentral.com: Hex bar deadlifts require less mobility than regular deadlifts. As most hex bars have elevated handles, you don't have … [Read more...]