Thursday 23rd May 2013,
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Browsing the "spotlight" Tag

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Gain 20lbs in 28 Days?

It seems that for anyone trying to get bigger and pack on more muscle, the easy part is the training.  The issues come from how they are fueling their bodies – or probably more accurately stated – NOT fueling their [...]

May 20, 2013 Nutrition, Strength training
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Are You In a PR Drought?

If you’ve been working towards a new deadlift PR but can’t seem to break through, I’ve got the goods that you need! In a recent article I wrote for The Triune, I discuss how including the Trap Bar into your [...]

May 15, 2013 Deadlift, Instructional, Trap Bar Deadlift
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How a Book Can Change You

During my recent vacation I was able to spend a lot of timing reading – something I rarely do with the exception of strength-related content.  Don’t get me wrong.  I love that stuff, but I realized that I needed something [...]

May 8, 2013 Inspiration
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On A New Path

It’s Saturday night and I am getting one last post in before I head to Hawaii for a week-long vacation.  As I write that, I feel extremely fortunate to have the means to take such a trip.  I am planning [...]

April 29, 2013 FireSWOD, Inspiration
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Expansion and New Faces

Let’s get right in to it…. I have done a fantastically shitty job of promoting the fact that Strictly Strength is expanding via the additions of several top-level strength coaches!  This post is the first of several that will detail [...]

April 24, 2013 CrossFit Central, strength coach, Strictly Strength Coaches
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The Power of Questions & Rituals

As a coach, I often hear people initiate in negative self talk when things (seemingly) don’t go right…. and it drives me f*cking bonkers!!! An example of NST is something like, “Why can’t I do this right?” Or, “I can’t [...]

April 19, 2013 Inspiration, Instructional
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No Excuses

It was 2 weeks ago that I saw one of the most inspirational and powerful moments of my training career.  CrossFit Central Coach, Strictly Strength Coach, and personal trainer, Nyki Helmcamp was training her client Fran Mardones.  That in and [...]

April 15, 2013 Inspiration, Strength training
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Honor, and the Art of Manliness

It’s been a long time since my last post.  There are several weak excuses that I could throw at you, but I’m not going to do that.  Rather, I will be transparent in saying that I have not been inspired [...]

April 12, 2013 Inspiration
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Speed vs. Heavy

Here’s what I’ve got for y’all today - It’s a very interesting article on T-Nation illustrating the opinion/fact that you don’t need to always lift heavy to increase your 1-RM, contrary to popular belief.  It is true that you can’t [...]

April 2, 2013 Deadlift, Speed Lifts
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Are We Having Fun Yet?

Hope y’all had a great Easter weekend filled with quality time with family, friends, and of course, good food! Here’s the deal…..Listen to this….then come back. What’s your initial reaction to music like this? I am willing to bet that [...]

April 1, 2013 Inspiration