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Quinn deadlifted 585 pounds last week. He’s got a powerlifting competition next weekend. His first meet since last February — the day he deadlifted 600 and tore his bicep clean…
Most lifters use two rules during recovery: Pain = stop No pain = go It feels logical. It’s also why progress stalls. Because rebuilding tolerance does not happen at zero…
There’s a moment every injured lifter reaches: When rest has failed. When rehab hasn’t delivered. When fear hangs heavier than the barbell. And the question becomes: Do I accept a…
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Aim To Do Things Poorly. I’m Serious.
Waiting for the perfect plan?The perfect time? The perfect technique? Spoiler alert: Perfection is a myth. And chasing it is a recipe for staying stuck. There’s no such thing as…
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“Functional” Exercise Is Just A Marketing Term.
For years, “Big fitness” has touted the importance of “functional” exercise — the idea that certain movements carry over to everyday tasks, and others don’t. *“Squat because you…
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Grade 1 Math Comes Before Quantum Physics
If I wanted to become a quantum physicist ( which I have virtually no interest in doing ), I’d have to start with… grade 1 math. Duh. Then, grade 2, 3, etc.,…
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Healing Takes Time: Don’t Pick The Scab
Why Pushing Through Pain Might Be Slowing You Down You’ve been there before—feeling like if you just push through the pain, you’ll heal faster and come back stronger. But here’s…
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The Goldilocks Zone of Optimal Exercise
There’s a fine line between training that builds you up—and training that completely destroys your body. Too little, and nothing changes. Too much, and your body rebels. Dosing…
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The Rehab Trap: When Progress Stalls (And How to Fix It)
The Rehab Trap You’re still stretching your hip every morning. Still foam rolling that quad. Still doing your bird-dogs and clamshells with perfect form. But here’s the question…
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Rehab Red Flags — Don’t Waste Your Time & Money
Today, we’re talking about something we shouldn’t have to… Red Flags. After 15 years in the health & fitness industry, I’ve seen it all — from treatments that don’t deliver to…
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Health vs. Performance: Are You Training for the Right One?
You might be making things harder than they need to be… Most people hit the gym to get stronger, feel better, and stay active for life —but without realizing it, are…
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The 3-Part Framework For Injury Recovery
TWO(!) Podcast Appearances In addition to the following deep dive into injury recovery, I recently had the priviledge of being featured on two podcasts—check them out, and if you…
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The 5 Pitfalls Holding You Back From Success
Let’s Get Real… Last week in issue 006 , I shared the 5 key principles that keep any goal on track—the fundamental elements of a successful plan— sustainability, consistency,…
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The 5 Secrets To Achieving Any Goal (No Matter What)
Let’s Talk About Something… If you’re working towards any goal (which, if you’re reading this newsletter, you hopefully are—fitness or not) , having a plan is a no-brainer. But,…
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How To Train Smarter, Not Harder: The High-Achiever’s Guide To Strength
More Effort ≠ More Results If you’ve ever thought “I need to work out more, but I don’t have the time” , this is for you. Most people assume that to get…
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