Monthly Archives: February 2008

QUICK NOTICE: This weekend’s workshop is being postponed. Don’t worry, we’ll keep you updated! Workouts and such Keep in mind that just because I’m too busy to post workouts doesn’t mean we’re not doing them. But the time it takes … Continue reading →

Today’s workout is wonderfully simple: deadlifts/pullups/sled tug. Descending sets: 10,8,6,4 etc for the intro version 10,9,8,7 etc for the hardcore. EXCEPT for the sled tug, which will be cut in half. 10 deads = 5 sled tugs, 4 deads = … Continue reading →

THE WORKOUT Overhead squat.  4 sets, 5 heavy reps.  Dangle some weights with bands from the bar to make a greater challenge. Lunge Buelers. 25 per side. See how long it takes. SquataTabata.  KB Front Squat. Ya know the drill, … Continue reading →

Thanks to Kevin, I decided to test my leverage club Torch Press abilities. Oh, how a mere 35 pounds can humble me quickly. After a good warm up with a 25er (shown above), I played with our custom made 35 … Continue reading →

At a recent workshop, Bodytribe trainer Maurice admitted to disdain for the word ‘fitness,’ voicing what many of us feel about the modern applications being antithetical to what we believe our industry should represent. It seems a daunting task for … Continue reading →

Few things have taxed my max lifting capacity like a heavy Turkish Get Up. If I weren’t training for some upcoming meets, I’d be pushing the limits on the TGU, as well as the bent press and one armed snatch, … Continue reading →

The comments from yesterday’s post got me a thinkun’. The modern powerlifting stance, which I attempt to covet for power meets before I switch gears with the narrow stance for future weightlifting meets, fires the hips a bit differently than … Continue reading →

Today’s workout is a nice, simple squat workout with no serious intention except to play with heavy weights and get our squat up a little. Staying closer to the Max Force Development end of our Spectrum of Strength, we’re doing … Continue reading →

After the population of Sacramento grew webbed feet to survive the rains of January, February has been blessing our constitutions with Sol’s smiling face, and we appreciate it. So half of today’s workout will be outside. Squats. About 70% of … Continue reading →

Today’s workout is pretty simple. Remember, simple is not synonymous with easy. Near max box squats with bands/sled blast. 2 reps/100 feet, 4 sets. After a usual contingent of warm up sets, we’ll strive for a double at about 90% … Continue reading →