I get asked to list my top [insert random number here] exercises all the time. I’m also endlessly bombarded with the, ‘if you could only do one exercise for the rest of your life what would it be?’ question. The first question is good. It allows for the explanation of my training philosophy and what...Read More

 So Todd calls me the other day and the phone conversation goes a little like this… Todd: Dude Me: Bro Todd: Dude, I need your help. I’ve had more requests than I can even count from people wondering why you haven’t posted on the site in a long time. Me: I know… I’m in high...Read More

There are a lot of things in this world that are far more important than barbells and dumbells–than squats and deadlifts. Building physical strength through a continual struggle builds character, this much is true. But fitness doesn’t define a person–courage and action do. While anyone can dispute the meaning or the worthiness of any given war...Read More

Earlier this week my article, “Practical Guide to GPP”, was published at T-Nation.com. If you haven’t read it yet, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for. Go check it out now and I’ll send you five email high-fives! Here is the link———-> Practical Guide to GPP.  Being that the article was published on T-Nation, I wrote...Read More

We all want to achieve something. Some of us want to be stronger and some of us want to lose weight. Either way, how successful we are in pursuing our goals is dependent upon how willing we are to prepare. Any fitness (or life) goal that we have takes specific practice that is preceded by...Read More

I’m a busy guy. In between working with gym clients, online clients, writing for this blog and T-Nation; I also work a full-time job. So, it takes a concerted effort to make quality time with heavy things. Sometimes, I have to make concessions to train. Most recently, I spent time with the iron at my local YMCA. Affectionately known as the...Read More

For our latest installment of “5 Questions with…” I had the opportunity to interview Chase Karnes. Not only is Chase a dude that knows his stuff, he SERIOUSLY walks the walk. Over the past few months I’ve got to know Chase and I have learned a ton from him, so I wanted to give you...Read More

As a guy with shoulders that get beat up pretty easily, I’m always looking for new ways to keep my shoulders healthy. I also happen to be pretty lax congenitally, so I need stability like Tyrone Biggums needs to kick the rocks habit! In addition, I enjoy walks on the beach and Train’s newest cd, A...Read More

I’m excited! Tonight I had one of the best training sessions that I have had in a long time and it was pretty awesome! Over the past few months I’ve done a lot of travelling, moved to Pennsylvania from New York and had a schedule that was really erratic. But now that I am settled...Read More

A lot of deadlift attempts meet their end at the knees or slightly above. What started off as a hellacious whirl of speed and fury ends in disappointment and a camelback. Next thing you know there’s money missing off your dresser and your daughter’s knocked up. I’ve seen it a hundred times (rest in peace...Read More

It’s a common addage that no one can make it through life alone, and those that try fail epically. None of us are infallable, none of us have all of the answers and we are all going to need help at one point or another. Beyond those points is the fact that everyone needs direction....Read More

There’s a reason we all can’t stand commercial gyms during the first two weeks of January (some of us don’t like commercial gyms at any point of the year, but that’s another article in and of itself).  Millions of people, spurred on by New Year’s resolutions, hit the gym in an effort to finally get healthy and...Read More

Talking about female training is very en vogue right now, and since I’m a fashionable guy I figured it was time for me to chime in with my two cents. If you’re wondering about my nack for fashion, check out the pic (circa 2008)! Derek Zoolander, eat your heart out!          ...Read More

A little while ago my buddy Chase Karnes and I talked about life, weight lifting and what the most bad ass things in the world are. We decided that deadlifting might be the single most bad ass thing that anyone can do (apart from tapping out a Yeti, yes I did do that three times...Read More

I wanted to follow up Monday’s pull-up challenge with an awesome pull-up work out that I hit this week to show you that using pull-ups in your program doesn’t have to be boring and monotonous! Because, like Champ Kind, I’m all about havin’ fun!                     Before...Read More