Timeless Strength
Now 36 years young, I often wonder about the timelessness of my training. Will my zest for strength & conditioning last the test of time? Will it give me more than what it takes? In truth, I have remained resilient. With minimal tweaks and injuries,…
Essential Grinds
Double Kettlebell Accessory Work for Hypertrophy If you’re reading this blog post, I assume you share the same passion as I do for kettlebell training. While single kettlebell training can fast track an athlete to potent gains in strength and power, my preference is in…
Supplements: The Performance Stack
Above, we discussed how self-healing is enhanced by taking therapeutic supplements. For the purposes of this article, I am recommending performance supplements meant for fitness and strength enthusiasts. I have taken these supplements
Power Threes
A Speed Based Complex Power maintenance is primary. From an early age, I’ve always appreciated my body’s ability to move with coordination, quickness, and skill. From long jumping and sprinting the 100m in college, to powerlifting and kettlebell training today, the pursuit is of power…
Relaxed Aggression > Tension
Maintaining Athleticism In Advanced Power Training The concept of “relaxed aggression” was relayed to me by a mentor and friend, Franz Snideman. After a high school and college career sprinting the 100m and long jump, I jumped into personal training with a watchful eye on…
Four Week Snatch Test Plan
The kettlebell snatch is the most “bang for your buck” movement in all of strength training. Not only does snatching train all out power, but the high workload of the movement trains the energy systems in a safe, yet effective manner. I have used snatch…
Minimalist Backcountry Training
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir The truest test of fitness lies deep within the backcountry. We must not only develop the skills to perform in nature’s elements, but have the necessary prerequisite training of a sound…
Kettlebell Complexes IV
Kettlebells Needs Kettlebells? I love the originals… Dragon Door Kettlebells are the most perfectly balanced, well-designed kettlebells on the market. Warmup 1. PVC Routine – 10 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the static stretches 2. Hip Mobility Routine: 15-20 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the…
Kettlebell Complexes III
Kettlebells Needs Kettlebells? I love the originals… Dragon Door Kettlebells are the most perfectly balanced, well-designed kettlebells on the market. Warmup 1. PVC Routine – 10 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the static stretches 2. Hip Mobility Routine: 15-20 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the…
Kettlebell Complexes II
Kettlebells Needs Kettlebells? I love the originals… Dragon Door Kettlebells are the most perfectly balanced, well-designed kettlebells on the market. Warmup 1. PVC Routine – 10 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the static stretches 2. Hip Mobility Routine: 15-20 repetitions each, 30-45” hold on the…