When you watch sports if you are at all like me you pay close attention to the details of the athletes competing.  I'm fascinated by the athleticism exhibited daily on our professional sports field. LeBron hitting a dunk over Tim Duncan. Ray Lewis … [Read more...]

Whom have I in heaven but you?nAnd there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.nMy flesh and my heart may fail,nbut God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.n(Psalm 73:25-26, ESV) As I was flying with Megan from Orange County to … [Read more...]

Last night all of our competitors got together for a little bbq and hangout time outside of the gym.  The 4 hours that we all got to hangout and chill was some of the most fun we have had as a group in a long time.  It was amazing to see our group of … [Read more...]

I have always stated that when you are snatching or cleaning it is of the upmost importance to have a consistent line if sight. As a general rule I have my lifters keep their eyes just slightly above conversation level and remain focused on one … [Read more...]

There are a few people out there who I have some connection to that are not associated to my gym directly who have either been hitting some of my programming of I've had the pleasure to coach or both.  I wanted to give those folks a quick shoutout … [Read more...]

I've had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Jason for three years since Megan and I moved to Dallas. Jason has been the most loyal training partner I could ask for, an excellent coach who is always asking for the best of our athletes and program, … [Read more...]

Today I was catching up on some podcasts while I mowed our yard and something one of hosts said during the show caught my attention.  The topic was at what point during the workout does a athlete reach their "working weight" and how every weight up … [Read more...]

Yesterday I got the opportunity to spend some time at Waxman's Gym. I had heard about and read about Waxman's place for many years and was thrilled to get the chance to lift there. Jason and I walked in and it immediately felt like home. Simple … [Read more...]

One of my most hated exercises is the push jerk.  I literally would rather do 20 rep max backsquat before push jerks.  I hate that I can't do very much weight.  I hate that it's much harder to lock out the weight overhead.  I hate that the push jerk … [Read more...]

Jason and I got the chance to go hang out with Derrick Johnson and his lifters at Paradiso Crossfit yesterday. They let us sling some weight with them in Venice Beach.To my surprise I looked on their whiteboard and there was my Outlaw Barbell … [Read more...]

Every coach has those weeks where he struggles to appreciate his lifters and appreciate the effort and hard work they put into their workouts each day. However, any experienced coach also has those days or weeks when he swells up with pride and feels … [Read more...]

Last year at the American Open in Palm Springs, there was a record number of lifters at 280 (I think) lifters.  This year for the American Open in Dallas has totaled to 460 lifters!  This is a record high for USA Weightlifting.  As I have said … [Read more...]

A couple of days in a row I have heard different debates and read different articles on the benefit of bodybuilding exercises and isolation exercises for the sport of weightlifting. I normally do not agree with Mark Rippetoe on anything but that … [Read more...]

Two days ago I posted an article on what happens when lifters put too much weight in their heels. I was happily surprised to see this article get some publicity. Multiple people thought this idea was worth re-blogging and talking about. However, I … [Read more...]

One of the things I find most fascinating is how differing teams, coaches, programs, and athletes tend to interact with one another.  Some choose to turn their back on each other, shun, and live in complete disdain to anything that is different from … [Read more...]