Rebuilding from the Core: Post-Hernia Training Update
In July of last year, I suffered an umbilical hernia that disrupted much more than just a training cycle—it set off a chain reaction in my body. The damage to my abdominal fascia...
18
May
16
May
Stop Cutting Weight: Lessons from a Veteran Powerlifter
Cutting weight was my identity for most of my powerlifting career. In fact, I wrote an entire book on the subject back in 2013. Meet after meet, year after year—I was always trimming...
07
May
Building a Bulletproof Squat: Laying the Foundation Through Hip Hinge Mastery
Before we talk about building big quads or chasing PRs under a barbell, we need to address something far more fundamental: how to build a proper squat from the ground up. One of...
01
May
Building Strength the Smart Way: Avoiding the Three Biggest Mistakes in Training
When it comes to teaching the squat, bench, and deadlift, there are critical mistakes I see over and over again — especially among new trainers and athletes. While we could easily dive into...
05
Apr
Are Bulgarian Split Squats Worth It?
Bulgarian split squats have sparked a lot of debate in the strength training world—some people love them, others think they’re risky. So what’s my take? Like most things in training, the answer is:...
