More Easy Strength

I am journaling my 40 Days with Dan John program. On the face of it working low volume and low intensity doesn’t seem like it would be all that productive. Still, I have been in contact with too many people who have done the workout who have had big success not to be pretty excited [...]

Let’s Get Stronger!

I rarely talk to anyone who claims that they couldn’t use more time each day to get everything done. We have a lot going on what with work, Facebook, family, errands etc. One of the biggest excuses I hear for not getting a work out in is “I’m too busy.”  Another post will be useful [...]

How Is Preparing Brisket Like Training?

    You may realize by now that I really enjoy food. The eating of it as well as the making. Particularly I like fire and meat so grilling and smoking and barbecue are things I’m passionate about. Each year my buddy Bill Case has a big summer bash.  The Tom Larson Blues Band is [...]

What Is The Best Workout Program?

The one that you get results from. But seriously. I get this question on a regular basis and while I believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question this is close. First let me say that belief in what you are doing will certainly have an impact. If you think you are [...]

4 Week Beginners Kettlebell Program

Recently, I’ve had  a few folks ask me about the best 4 week program for kettlebells. I have to tell you that the best program is probably the one you are on. First, let me say that consistency trumps intensity almost always.  How so? Well, just like building wealth, getting in shape is a process [...]

How Do Your Hips and Back Feel Today?

I am about to change your life. I changed mine yesterday and I literally feel about 20 years younger. I shit you not. I was watching a Kelly Starrett video the other day and he mentioned something about releasing the sacrum. I ended up doing a Google search and found something called the Sacro Wedgy. [...]

10 Minute Squat Test

As some of you may know I have a “man crush” on Kelly Starrett , DPT. He is one of the brightest minds in the world of strength and conditioning, plus he is very entertaining. If you want to perform your best, then his website should be bookmarked in your browser. What does perform your best [...]

Strength and Movement Just Stratch The Surface

I have some very simple and general goals for myself, my personal and distance clients and you the reader. Forget anything very specific here. I’m not talking about your deadlift numbers or your RKC snatch test. Simply, I want all of us to be able to lift pain free, move pain free and have excellent [...]

Post Powerlifting Notes

I competed in my first power lifting meet a few weeks ago. I was pretty pleased with the results but didn’t do quite as well as I hoped. First of all, I ended up competing at 198 instead of the planned 181. I was in “no man’s land,” stuck between the two weight classes and [...]

My Last Deadlift Session Before Mid Atlantic Power Meet

This is a tape of my last single rep before my RAW United Power lifting meet on April 16th. I will be competing in the 45-49 Masters Ironman group. That is no wraps, no belt and no other gear. Just a singlet. I have my final squat and bench press session scheduled for this coming [...]