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YO! A topic I probably should have addressed in one of my first blog posts ever...sugar cravings. Everyone knows it's terrible to consume a metric crap ton in one sitting, but I'll be the first to admit I've destroyed a bag of Twizzlers or Skittles in my day. With no regrets. That shit is like … Continue reading Killing Sugar Cravings
There's a guy I know who's scared shitless of the gym. Mirrors everywhere. Jacked dudes and beautiful women with wandering eyes. There's an unspoken pressure to lift at least as much as the person next to you. And an uncomfortable feeling of asking someone to spot you...and being so nervous that you just try to … Continue reading Day 1 in the Gym
Baseball cards used to be a huge thing. You'd see the player picture on the front (with a cheesy pose most of the time), combined with the lifetime stats on the back of the card. You could see home runs, batting average and other stats over the career of a player. It was something that … Continue reading Your Baseball Card
Hey, In case you didn't know, my wife Heather is pregnant. 30 weeks in. And I'm still freaking out, man. I've been doing some research into exercise while pregnant. I've done my best in talking to MDs, reseaching nerdy crap and talking to people with experience. But really, I just want to make sure it's … Continue reading Exercise While Pregnant
Earlier today I ran up to the rec center. And in case I haven't told you, I'm on a basketball kick. Basketball is funny to me. It's a reminder of when I went through my surgeries. It's a reminder of the years of rehab. It's a reminder of all the hours spent on the … Continue reading Connecting your Why
Hey! Some nerd stuff today! (Here we go again) Anyone who's been to a Globogym can picture the guy I'm about to describe. The guy who walks around the gym in a cutoff shirt that's way too small, headphones that are way too big to be comfortable, 70's style short shorts (sometimes a fanny pack) and a gallon … Continue reading Supplementation – BCAAs
Found a nice video detailing the front rack position and most common faults. Most individual's issue in attaining a good position is thoracic spine extension as well as that shoulder mobility. Three stretches to aid in getting into the front rack position start about halfway through the video...but this guy does give some good insight … Continue reading 3 Stretches to help with the Front Rack Position
First workout in the Chop Shop. Died. Warmup/movement prep: 1x10 each A1 Inchworm A2 PVC Pass through A3 Bottom of squat hold Agility: 10 minutes Foot ladder drills - in/out, forward back Hopping drills - Lateral shuffle for power, power hops Strength: 5x5 Back Squat 3x10 Each rear foot elevated Squat 3x10-15 Hip Thruster 3x10 each Single … Continue reading CHOP SHOP Inaugural Workout
