

TOO EXCITED
About a month ago while traveling to the PHAT Muscle Academy in Springfield, MO, I had the opportunity to train at a very sweet gym with...
Jun 4, 20242 min read


LEADING INDICATOR
You can’t measure what you don’t track. To take it another step forward, you can’t see progress toward your goals if you don’t measure....
May 28, 20241 min read


DUAL FOODS
I love multi-purpose tools.The multi-purpose pliers, pocket knives, and who doesn’t love a spork, brilliant! I also love dual purpose...
May 21, 20241 min read


GET WARM
Here in Iowa, everyone loves the double digit negative temperatures in the winter; NOT!! On days like that, there is a focus to make sure...
May 14, 20242 min read


GET A GRIP
Grip has always been a sign of strength. One of the key aspects of a strong man competition is the measure of grip. Also, look at the...
May 7, 20242 min read


MENTAL GAME
Be the ball… A classic line in Caddyshack. While it is humorous, the premise, visualization, is very much a true and valuable thing. When...
Apr 30, 20241 min read


DISCIPLINE
As a kid, I frequently found myself in need of discipline. Whether detention or being grounded, I thankfully got out of that phase....
Apr 23, 20241 min read


PRODUCE PRIORITIES
When I was younger, I was not a fan of vegetables. My mom would have to really ‘dress’ them up to make me want to eat them. When I...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


CONTROL THE CORTISOL
I used to be a chronic sleep depriver. Going to bed late and then waking up early. It was to the point that I would find myself nodding...
Apr 9, 20241 min read


SIGNS OF PROGRESS
I love watching people hit personal records on their lifts, this is especially true in powerlifting. Without question, they are aware of...
Apr 2, 20241 min read