Our body's natural anti-inflammatory mechanisms apparently take the night off, which is why we awake stiff and filled with aches and pains that make one wonder if we'd be better off staying in bed.¹ After learning this, I stopped taking a couple of naproxen or ibuprofen with my morning caffeine and instead wait patiently for …
Breaking it Down
There was a time not long ago when I struggled miserably in my attempts to front squat. I couldn't find a hand position I was comfortable with, the "bodybuilding" style with arms crossed didn't work and I gave up on the lift shortly after every attempt to try again. What I didn't realize was that …
Sumo Deadlifts and Misc Mayhem 12 15 2016
Today is not only the anniversary of my first daughter's birth, but the anniversary of the death of one my heroes and mentors, the late Christopher Hitchens. Reflecting the cyclical nature of life itself, December 15th brings joy and sorrow both. The day continues like any other as the Earth keeps spinning and orbiting no …
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Training Log 12 9 2016
I’ve been using Jamie Lewis’s Advanced Squat Specialist template but I’m going to switch to the Intermediate Squat Specialist template going forward. There’s a little too much squatting in the Advance version and it’s effecting my performance. I’ve already done pause squats and front squats this week, along with Conventional Deadlifts and Sumo Deadlifts and …
Training Log 12 7 2016
Today turned out to be another Supportive Lift day. I trained right in the middle of the day as opposed to my typical 8 AM start time due to other obligations. I can’t really tell if I had more energy or stamina after a couple of meals in me. I did a lot of work …
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