If you suffer from clinical insomnia, you’ll likely need more than an eye mask. If you’re like me and simply clamoring for one additional hour of sleep but wake up with the morning light, give an eye mask a try.I feel like the universe is trying to tell me something. Some of the gimmicks that I’ve made fun of without mercy in the past are somehow finding their way into my … [Read more...]
Liquid Chalk
Liquid chalk won't make you deadlift any more weight, but it will help your hands stick to the bar, allowing you to get the most out of your session.I hate gimmicky workout products and make fun of them at every possible turn. From the ab roller to this beauty, there is endless ammo for my fun poking arsenal. The more the merrier.A few days back, I was deadlifting as … [Read more...]
Warm Ups
If we stay open, we can mine value from every interaction. I learn a ton from the responses I receive, via texts and emails from friends and loved ones, after I write a post. I sit down at my computer daily for growth and continuing education. I'm grateful for the chance to teach, but I'm more grateful for the opportunity to learn.A few days back I posted about the value of … [Read more...]
Cardio Before Weight Lifting
A light cardio warmup can improve your weight training experience.For a long time, I’ve believed that best way to get loose for swings in the cage is to take those same swings at a lower level of intensity and build up to your desired effort level. I’ve implemented this theory into my weight training and, specifically, my squats. Rather than going through a progressive … [Read more...]
Dead Lifts
I told you a while back that the king of all weight training exercises is unequivocally the squat. I won't pedal backwards on that declaration.That said, if you aim to build power, speed, strength and athleticism, you’ll want to incorporate dead lifts. As an ancillary benefit, if you go hard enough, your back will look like a cobra’s.Most folks think the dead lift is a … [Read more...]