Monthly Archives: June 2008

Short post today. We’re having some carpet installed and I’m also outlining an upcoming DVD series that we’ll be filming shortly. So… Lift of the day: Max out on overhead squats. Combo Catch of the Day: Since so many Bodytribers … Continue reading →

Lift o’ that Day: DE DEADLIFT. Imagine the possibilities. Taste the rainbow. Are ya on the bus or off the bus? Combo Catch of the Day: Nothing to See Here Fun with sandbags: FREEWILL vs. OPEN MIND I was interviewed … Continue reading →

MFD of the day: ME Bench. Combo Catch of the Day: Powerslave The FULL CIRCLE (upon reading older blogs, I realized I wanted to post this one again. This is for anyone who thinks they know it all, because chances … Continue reading →

ME squats today. Have some fun with it, try something a little different. Combo catch of the day: Crap Thunder Scott Hagnas, a fearless leader from CrossFit Portland, honored the Tribe with a visit. Unfortunately I couldn’t stay long, since … Continue reading →

It’s Deadlift Friday, but I don’t get to join you kids today because I’m in a recording studio with the band Sliver Darlings being their drum whore for the afternoon/evening. We’re having fun, but i’ve had waaay to many homemade … Continue reading →

Forgot to post the squat workout yesterday. Sorry. Today: Lift of the Day: ME Bench Press Today’s Combo Catch: Robert Altman Busy, but will catch up soon: The Second Saturday ArtWalk was a little insane this month…. more later. Sunday … Continue reading →

I’ll be posting the Lift of the Day for anyone who wants to get there max force development on, especially Team Bodytribe, who are training hard for our upcoming September RAW meet. But then you, kind lifter, get to be … Continue reading →

The Incomplete List of Combo Ideas We name many of our combos after philosophers, others after pop culture references, others with no discernible connection to anything. ____________________________________________ Michel Foucalt Rollout-deadlift: Bodyweight. 8 reps. 40 meter run with 2 turns (1.5 … Continue reading →

The incomplete list of Main Powerlifting movements for ME or DE workouts Squats Back Front Overhead Zercher Additions/variations Chains Bands Box From pins From chains From bands Bench Press Flat bench Incline Grip variations (narrow/wide) Additions/variations Chains Bands From pins … Continue reading →

Max Effort The goal of max effort lifting is simple. But, since ‘simple’ isn’t synonymous with ‘easy,’ this is actually a brutal party for the central nervous system and, well heck, the body in general. So the simple part is … Continue reading →