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Building A Hero Worthy Home Gym

in Articles on July 6, 2015 February 26, 2020

Almost instantaneously the room erupted. The walls had seemingly given loose, making it seem as if the whole world was spinning. But after a brief moment I realized what was going on.

Bats.

Screaming. Flying. And nearly frightened as I was.

Amidst that horror I felt something transcendent burning deep inside of myself.
A calling.

In that singular moment, it became clear who I was.
Or rather… who I would become.

Okay. Maybe that story was not my own…That may or may not have been the story of Batman and the Bat-Cave.

Becoming the Batman

in Articles on June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015

Almost 98% of my podcast guests answer my question of “what superhero would you be” by answering that they would be Batman. It makes sense to be honest, a rich guy with cool toys who stands for justice and tries to right the wrongs of the city he loves. Batman makes more sense then some dude who can only can be defeated by some rock that doesn’t exist naturally on Earth (suck it Superman).

Rainy Rest Day Activities

in Articles on June 23, 2015 June 23, 2015

Active rest days can be a great way to counteract your desire to train but also keep you from vegging out on the couch. You can go for a jog, play some basketball, play disc golf (or regular golf), yoga, take a hike and explore nature in your hometown, or do some sort of mobility work or corrective exercise routines.

Being outside is great, but sometimes mother nature decides to be a dick and throw a wrench in your plans with rain.

Ham It Up. (Your Other Bicep Muscle)

in Articles on June 1, 2015 February 26, 2020

It’s that time of the year when in the hopes of attaining Captain Americaesque biceps most guys start curling every day of the week.

The real secret to getting bigger arms is to focus on building your triceps. However, there is another bicep muscle you are probably neglecting that will make you look larger.

May the 4th Be With You: A Free 6 Week Strength and Hypertrophy Program

in Articles on May 4, 2015 May 4, 2015

Evil is a word used by the ignorant and the weak. The dark side is about survival. It’s about unleashing your inner power. It glorifies the strength of the individual

Do You Even Sith?

in Articles on March 19, 2015 March 19, 2015

The Jedi are the keepers of peace in the Star Wars universe and for thousands of years they harnessed the power of The Force for good in the galaxy. The Sith are their arch nemesis and purveyors of the “dark side” of The Force. Their intentions are evil and they have only one desire: to rule the galaxy.

Good vs evil, blah, blah, blah.

Here is the truth.

The Sith are by far better than the Jedi.

Guest Post on Tanner Baze Fitness

in Articles on March 11, 2015 March 11, 2015

*This was originally a guest post I had the opportunity to post over at Tanner Baze Fitness. I went to Tanner with this post for some help and he allowed me to publish it there*

Be a Badass Warrior Princess: 5 Reasons Women Should Lift Weights

in Articles on February 25, 2015 February 25, 2015

Summer is quickly approaching and for many women, it means heading to the gym to get into bikini shape. For most, this translates to lacing up their running shoes and hitting the streets/treadmill. Weight loss guarantees from magazines and online blogs’ bombard women promising mind blowing results in a short time.

Women often overlook or completely disregard the premise of lifting weights. In contrast to cardio, strength training is by far a better investment of time.

Kevin Spacey and the 1% Rule

in Articles on January 28, 2015 January 28, 2015

If you read my previous post, you know that I once aspired to become the next Hollywood star. If you asked me to name one actor whom my generation of men revered more than any other, it would be Kevin Spacey. Mr. Spacey owned every character whose shoes he stepped in. His performances, still to this day, grab you by your balls and demand unfaltering attention.

His career has been full of awards and accolades not to mention inspiring many of the men I knew in college to pursue a career in acting. This year he won his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Frank Underwood in the Netflix series House of Cards. At his acceptance speech, Kevin said something that took me by surprise. And no, it is not his use of the “F” word.

I Train for a Purpose

in Articles on October 24, 2014 October 24, 2014

Why do I grind in the gym with the same routine week after week? Why do I have a goal of pull a 400 pound deadlift or fighting the urge to get my squat up to 300 pounds? Why in the world would I want to do this week in and week out? The answer to why I train has changed over the last few months. Maybe not so much changed, as sort of finally realized why I do what I do. This is what I have come to realize.

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