I competed in the sixth powerlifting meet of my career last Saturday at the RPS New England Revolution in Johnston, R.I. I squatted 515, benched 365 and deadlifted 555 for a 1435 total at 198. That’s a 5-pound meet PR in each lift and 15-pound total PR. I won the 198 raw classic open class …
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I’ve kept pretty quiet about my own training since my last powerlifting meet because it’s been pretty unspectacular. Steady, consistent, but nothing extraordinary. The exciting part is that I’m now less than a week out from my next powerlifting meet, the RPS New England Challenge… and my sister is competing too. You’ve heard me talk …
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Triceps are where it’s at. Biceps get all the credit, but it’s the three-headed next door neighbor that deserves the spotlight. Whether you’re benching 315, delivering a block in football or filling out your shirt sleeves, the triceps should be a priority in your arm training. Training arms reminds me of choosing a favorite Metallica …
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Since well before I loved lifting weights, I loved writing. My parents will tell you that when I was little, I had this burning (and often annoying) need to narrate and inform. I’d sit down with paper and Crayon, writing and illustrating scenes from Power Rangers or Legend of Zelda. I’d provide vocal play-by-play AND …
Sunday was brutal. The Patriots have held my heart hostage every week this season, but by the end of the regular season, I’d grown used to Tom Brady waiting til the final minutes to pull off some comeback magic and march to victory. So when the Pats were down 13-3 at the half, I wasn’t …
I traveled a lot in 2013, which meant lifting weights away from home. And usually, this means sucking it up and working out at a commercial gym. You know how I feel about commercial gyms. But this year I smartened up. Each time I traveled, I scouted out an awesome training facility and made sure …
Lift, eat, party, repeat. Man, I wish every weekend could be like this last one at the RPS Long Island InsurreXtion. I came in 1st place in the 198 pound class and open raw classic division (no knee wraps) with a 510 squat, 360 bench and 550 deadlift. All 5-pound PRs for a 1420 total. That’s …
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It’s been forever and a day since I posted a training log update. That’s because nobody was reading them. Sad but true. But I’m not offended. I realize that as long as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia reruns are available on Netflix, I’ll never be the most entertaining short bald guy on the internet. This …
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Sometimes we get caught up trying to make things better through addition. Well, more isn’t always better. Better is better. It’s an overused phrase, but it rings so true in the world of strength training. Eric Cressey nailed it when he simply said “you can’t just keep adding”. Between moving, starting a new job, preparing for …
A year ago today, I published the first post on this blog with the intention of sharing what I’d learned during my kinda-backwards journey into the world of strength and conditioning. I believe I’ve effectively done that and I hope that you, the reader, have enjoyed what I’ve posted. The gracious feedback I’ve received helps …
