“Core” training? My rant… I’ve had this question quite a few times over the years – but this time it struck a nerve for no apparent reason. Forgive me for not being very patient. Disclaimer: I was NOT at all mad at this guy. I was mad about the myth withi

It’s been a long time since I’ve written a true “blog.” I came back into the gym today & someone asked me how my weekend went. Of course – I responded that it was awesome. Every single day is awesome. Of course, Jon North & I went to Midland, TX

I wrote this a few years back & wanted to repost it. Here you go: The Winner’s Mindset Weightlifters train seriously year-round for 5-10 years before they peak and hit their top #’s. It takes years of dedication. Step by step. Inch by inch. One inch today, one inch tomorrow…

5-10 Tommy V. Regional Workout Had to scale it to: 21 thrusters (115) 6 rope climbs to 15ft 15 thrusters 4 rope climbs 9 thrusters 2 rope climbs Time: 17min. Ouch. 5-11 Push Press – Up to 280lbsx5 Back Squat – up to 455lbsx5 METCON: 5rounds for time (16min time cap) 25cal

Clean+Fs+Jerk – Lots of reps at 275, 295, 315, 335, 345 Front Squats – 285×10, 45sec rest, 285×5 Pistol Stick Jump Over 18″/24″ Practice Max Bar Muscleups in 1min – 11reps Thruster Ladder – 115/135/155/175/195/215/235/255, then singles at

6:30-8:30pm Clean+Front Squat+Jerk – Tons of reps at 275 & 315 Front Squats – 275×5, 275×10 Pistol Jumps over 18″ & 24″ – Lots of practice here Kettlebell CJ’s – Lots of practice with the 70lb bells