There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]
The Turkish Get Up to Lunge Cycle- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Variations
Confession: I have a new favorite workout that has nothing to do with the kettlebell military press. Don’t get me wrong, the military press is my be all end all favorite lift of all time (and if you want to get SUPER STRONG at the press, click this link for some Powerful Pressing), but lately, […]
At YOUR Command- Faith, Fitness, and Achieving That Which You Wish to Become
Nerd Alert: What you are about to read has a lot to do with philosophy, psychology, and the connection those two things have on your very own health. I have found myself reading more and more dense philosophical works lately, and I blame that mostly on the fact that I have a knack for such […]
Row Row Row Your. . ..KETTLEBELLS! The Single Arm Row , The Bent Over Row, and Renegade Row
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about rowing activities. One of our newest private clients (SHOUT OUT TO ANDREA!!!) told me in her initial consultation that she was once an Olympic Rower, competing in 1991 and 1992 (by the way this is the most incredible person yet that has walked through the new studio doors. […]
Powerful Pressing- Seminar Info, The Pittsburgh Launch, and How You Can Share Super Human Strength In Your Community
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet, With the success of my military press program “Powerful Pressing”, I have received a plethora of inquires regarding when my official seminars would come to life. Today, I ahve some exciting news for you all regarding that very launch. […]
My Top 3 Favorite Lifts for Strength, Conditioning, and Overall Endurance
Many of you who have been following me up to this point have probably seen a shift in my own fitness mantra. Don’t get me wrong, my Powerful Pressing Program is still my number 1 thing. I am never NOT going to be doing my single or double 28kg military press because. . .well. . […]
Recap of American Ninja Warrior: The Awesome, The Off-Putting, and The Course That Lies Ahead
I found myself staring at the nations toughest obstacle course. The Philadelphia round of American Ninja Warrior testing was about to begin. Pre-race anxiety was flowing through my body like never before. “What the hell did I even get myself into here?” I think the photo I have here really brings to life the thoughts […]
Motivation and Muscle, and Thinking Through Fear
I’ve been listening to a podcast lately called “Motivation and Muscle”. My coach, the Super Human David Whitley, was recently featured on the show and talked shop on the nature of fear, and what fear does to the mind, body, and spirit. Fear has paralyzed me in a number areas of my life before, but […]
Living Life on Purpose: 3 Questions You Must Answer To Live Your Dreams
I came back home from the Radiance Retreat this year with a new lease on life. Literally. For those of you in the Greater City of Pittsburgh and all of my fans across the globe, you may have seen the news on two fronts. 1. My little South Side Small Group is closing up for […]
Your Swing is NOT a Squat- How to do a Kettlebell Swing like a Boss!
I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who had confronted me about something she saw in the world of kettlebell swings. “Did I miss some special kind of kettlebell swing, where you SQUAT while swinging? I have been witnessing a bunch of trainers show this weird looking sorta-swing. I am dead serious […]