Guru. Seems to be the term of the day in all the coach bashing that goes on these days on the internet. This term has become like “clean eating” in fitness circles; no universally accepted definition. Who is a guru? Who isn’t? No one will even answer that. Obviously the coach bashing the guru coach.. Read more →

(applicable to Conventional, Sumo, and Trap Bar Deadlifts unless otherwise noted) – Footwear – previously discussed here. – Just as with the squat, you want to keep a neutral spine. – You want your legs (shins) positioned virtually up against the bar. (Sumo and Conventional only) – When getting set up in your starting position,.. Read more →

I had a friend once that, whenever I walked into his house, would ask me if I wanted a beer and then proceed to open one for me regardless of my answer. Even if I stated that I didn’t want the beer, he’d place the open beer on the table and say something like “you.. Read more →

If is easy to stick to a plan when you FEEL like it. But the greatest successes come to those who stick to a plan when they don’t feel like it, but rather act on principle instead of emotion. There will be days when even the idea of doing the plan feels like drudgery, but.. Read more →

So here’s something that goes hand in hand with the “I’ll start my diet on Monday” phenomenon… A lot of people go out and treat their weekend prior to beginning a diet as a “last supper” where they eat everything in sight and typically do so in painfully large quantities. Don’t do that. Rather, consider.. Read more →

Consider it a privilege to be living this day. And you’ll connect yourself to this day’s most valuable and positive possibilities. When there is something that must be done, consider yourself privileged to be in a position to do it. Then step forward and make it happen with a thankful heart. If a difficult obstacle.. Read more →