Sled Training Madness!

While squatting and deadlifting are my two lower body favorites, I’ve incorporated sled training a couple of times per week for some extra lower body work and conditioning. Sleds are a great way to build lower body power and strength.  You drag, push, pull, any which way you want.
My sled is homemade and was incredibly [...]

Sandbag Complexes

I love sandbags!
They are a great tool to mix in with your regular training.  Sandbags will make your whole body strong, from you core to your grip.
Today I decided to do a full body workout with just sandags.  Rather than do the traditional sets and reps workout, I decided to thrown in some complexes to [...]

NO MORE EXCUSES!

I get asked training questions all the time.  Usually the questions come from people I know are beginners and may be struggling with adding muscle and/or burning fat.  And believe me, there is nothing I enjoy more than talking training with someone who is genuinely serious - they have specific goals and a decent plan [...]

The Chop Circuit and a Bulgarian Sandbag

A couple of months back, my man Joe Hashey posted an innovative and killer core conditioning circuit on his sight Synergy Athletics. The best thing about it is, it can be done anywhere.  Take a look for yourself.

There isn’t anything I don’t like about this circuit.  It incorporates stabilization and rotational movements.  Rotational exercises promote [...]

What Gym? Take it to the backyard!

I think we too often get sucked in to HAVING to train in a gym.  It’s easy, right?  All the equipment is there for you.  All you have to do is walk in and starting lifting.
What in the hell did people do before gyms to get strong?  How did we function before the invention of [...]