The past couple newsletters that I've read from this Denis Reno has containted an article published by Tommy Kono on weightlifting and basic pieces and parts of the lifts. Mr. Kono was obviously no stranger to the sport as one of the United States … [Read more...]

Yesterday we completed the first full day of the Faith RX'd camp. There was a lot said and impressed upon my heart throughout the day. I plan to do a full summary of the camp once we have completed day three. However, yesterday one of the more … [Read more...]

I am deeply embedded in a sport where a man is measured by the weight on the bar and the total he puts up at the end of the day. Athletics in general measure men and women by how they perform on game day and how they perform in training. Athletics … [Read more...]

Today's post is short and sweet. Sasser and I spent the day yesterday working on his footwork and have spent the week working on his footwork in the Olympic lifts. There are a variety of things he is technically off on and for work certainly is one … [Read more...]

I need to give a little shout out to some incredible lifts, lifters, and coaches at the Nationals this weekend. While they are still competing there were some amazing lifts and super high totals put up yesterday.My mentor, first coach, and friend put … [Read more...]

Last night I got the pleasure of coaching the 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM CrossFit classes. I cannot remember the last time I had the privilege of coaching a evening CrossFit class. Normally I teach the Olympic lifting classes in the evenings when I am … [Read more...]

As of late I have done a little bit extra work on the first pull specifically trying to strengthen the positions leading up to the top of the knee. This is my weakest position and by far my weakest link. I am much stronger if I lift off the blocks … [Read more...]

Over the past couple days Gerald Sasser has been working out and watching others work out alongside me here in Dallas. He came in for this week and next to get a little training in and allow me the opportunity to watch him lift. To say that I'm … [Read more...]

Often, especially with beginners, I will have lifters work the clean from the power position to increase their finish of the second pull and their speed in the third pull.  However, the clean from this position can be a double-edged sword.  It is our … [Read more...]

Today's post will be relatively short.  However, it's a concept that I stumbled on in the past couple weeks.I have ALWAYS flexed my wrists at the start of the snatch or clean.  From the very beginning.  Recently, my coach mentioned that this actually … [Read more...]

One of the greatest gifts God can bestow to us is children.  Psalm 127:3 states, "Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward."  That being said there are couples around the world who struggle to get pregnant and … [Read more...]

The majority of the time this blog is an opportunity for me to focus on the community around me specifically weightlifters and Cross itters. Every now and then I will post something that is specifically near and dear to my heart or specific to my … [Read more...]

Anybody who hasn't had their head buried in the sand knows how I feel about the squat. Furthermore anybody who hasn't had their head cut off knows how all smart Olympic lifters feel about the low-bar back squat. That being said every now and then a … [Read more...]

I want to give a huge thank you to Crossfit Unbroken for a spectacular weekend. Kevin and the rest of the staff were awesome and super hospitable to us this weekend. Thank you for your kindness and willingness to serve us this weekend. The … [Read more...]

If anyone needs testament to what the human body is capable of you can talk to Kim, Vic, Toby, Ted, Jimmy, or Cale from last weekend. One of the coolest things about getting to do a seminar with such a small group was that all weekend long they were … [Read more...]