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Strength Training Purpose…10 Ways Not To Be A Gym D-Bag!

July 5, 2012
Brandon
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Popped collars by The Michael

The one thing that I’ve learned in my 35 years of existence is that you can’t fix stupid you can only hope to contain it. Now with this being said there is a difference between ignorance and stupidity that I am going to point out, especially as it relates to strength training and the gym D-Bag. You know the ones I’m talking about. Yep, I’m talking about those collar popping, bluetooth talking during arm curls, 1 rep of bench every 5 minutes kind of guys that spend more time talking about what they’re going to be doing Saturday night rather than training for any significant purpose other than being a D-Bag.

My 1 Day Fitness Challenge…No Easy Way Out!

June 16, 2012
Brandon
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Ivan Drago by mirpkered

Today it seems that all the buzz on the internet and TV involves some sort of fitness challenge. Everything from the 90 day fitness challenge, to the 30 day fitness challenge, to the fastest hot dog eating challenge have taken everything by storm. It seems that everything has to be labeled a challenge before it can be a challenge that is pursued by anybody to get any results. Well after a bit of brainstorming and some time to come up with a challenge of my own I have decided to unleash My One Day Fitness Challenge! That’s right, my challenge for you is only a day! You know me, I like keeping things simple. Just keep reading.

Strength Training Stuff, My Pneumonia, And Other News…

May 23, 2012
Brandon
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The Avengers - Hulk by HawlendRion

I’m getting back in the saddle here slowly, but surely. Just battling a case of pneumonia, but all is good. I’m Hulk smashing that right out of my lungs! Speaking of Hulk smash I got to see The Avengers which was absolutely filled with mind blowing special effects and super cool heroes and not those cheesy ass Twilight vampires that sparkle in sunlight. No, this was balls out 2 hours and 23 minutes of fist pumping action that would get you in the mood to throw around some weight. You’ve got to see it if you haven’t already just like the rest of this article. Keep reading or else…

Strength Training For Life…No Room For Crutches Here!

May 7, 2012
Brandon
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Crutches by Scoobyfoo

So the other day I had a couple of newbies start out with me during a beginner’s strength and conditioning session. I had them performing the ever beloved functional wall squat or as I like to state the face the wall squat. Unlike most usual squatting drills when involving the wall most people face away from it. With the face the wall squat you are…yep you guessed it, facing the wall! The point of the drill is to enforce proper moving technique for the squat exercise. As I was using certain cues to touch on certain trigger points to help them refine their technique I noticed a back brace on one of the students. As it turned out both were wearing the same thing. To learn what happened next continue reading!

Kettlebell Swings, News, And Keep Reading To “Go Ahead And Make My Day!”

May 3, 2012
Brandon
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You heard the man! Go ahead and make my day or was it Go ahead, make my day? I think it was the latter, but anyways you can make my day by clicking on the Read More tab to see what’s happening! Do it and maybe both our days will be made!