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Free Weights vs. Machines In Strength Training

October 16, 2018
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The original publishing date on today’s article was back on June 18, 2015. This article features a question I’ve gotten many times over the years and my response for it still applies here today.

Do you predominantly use free weights or machines with your current fitness and strength program? Perhaps you use a blend of both? Check out today’s article and post up below in the comments and let me know what you think by offering some of your feedback. Read and enjoy.

So there is that age old question that has bounced around inside of yours and everyone else’s head at one time or another about the matchup between free weights and machines. Which one is better? Is one good? Is one bad? Well today we’re going to examine that very thing my young Jedi of strength.

10 Powerful Steps To Build Mental Strength

October 15, 2018
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Are you struggling with your mental toughness?
Do you have an interest in learning how to better deal with adversity?
Are you struggling to deal with life challenges?
Do you feel defeated?

I got an email the other day that asked…Coach how do you keep your mental toughness and mental strength on point? I thought this was one hell of a question so I thought I’d definitely take the time to share my tips right here. I really think you’ll find this to be helpful and if so please share it with family and friends that it could help as well. Ok here goes…

5 Reasons You Should Be Jump Roping

October 11, 2018
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Are you failing with your cardiovascular conditioning?
Are you lacking in coordination, reaction time, and agility?
Is your cardiovascular conditioning optimal?
Are you looking for a form of conditioning to cut body fat?

Today I want to talk about why you should be jump roping. There are many reasons you should be incorporating this highly effective drill into your training arsenal, but I’m going to highlight some of the physical benefits here that you should be adopting to revolutionize your cardio, as well as your overall training approach. It’s time you get your ass in gear.

Exercises You Need For Powerful Back Strength Development

October 2, 2018
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Lately I’ve been getting questions about to go about training for powerful back strength while improving shoulder stability. Since this has been a common thread I decided to pull this older article from the archives to publish up today for you.

The original publishing date of this article was back on May 26, 2016. Believe me this information is still highly valuable and will help you to build greater symmetry in your body for better posture and for a more functionally strong body. Enjoy the read and post up your feedback in the comments section below.

1. What type of training are you currently doing to improve your back strength?

2. Do you currently have shoulder issues and find it difficult to perform pull ups?

3. Are you interested in learning how to really enhance your pull up strength in a different way?

You probably realize by now that back strength development is crucial for function and health. If you are an experienced iron veteran you’ve probably noticed that all too familiar waiting in line at the bench press stations and dumbbell racks on Mondays at most gyms since everybody is looking to get in their chest day. Well today we’re going against the grain and I’m going to show you how you can go about developing lats of steel and to help give you a strong stable shoulder girdle in the process.

Do You Approach Strength As A Skill?

September 27, 2018
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When you walk into the gym do you walk in prepared?
When it comes to your pursuit of fitness do you recognize your needs?
Are you results oriented when it comes to your training?

Do you approach and treat your pursuit of strength as a skill? If there is one pet peeve of mine it’s the ability of people to walk through most every endeavor in their life without purpose, or intent. If you want results in life you MUST be intentional with your approach. You must go on the attack with a laser beam focus.