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Lance Goyke doing a 1-arm seated cable row

Getting Huge While Moving Well

July 12, 2019 / / 0 Comments

I just saw a comment on one of my daily YouTube videos that shook me.

It’s not that it was particularly scary or outrageous… it just reminded me so much of me.

How do you get huge while nursing your body? Is it even possible?

How do you treat that nagging shoulder/elbow/hip/back/etc but still have fun in the gym?

How do you sweat and make your muscles burn when you feel indefinitely injured?

This post is probably the most existential topic I’ve ever covered. It addresses the questions I’ve been pondering the most for the last decade.

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Your Form is Bad Because Your Mind is Weak -- Good technique, strength, and health require endurance

Your Form is Bad Because Your Mind Is Weak

January 29, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Have you seen asymmetry in heavy lifts? The bench press where the sternum turns to the right. The squat where the left knee and left elbow stick out to the side. The deadlift stuck over on the right foot.

These happen. Often. If you haven’t noticed them, look out for them. It’s actually pretty cool.

But as a trainer, it’s frustrating. I can’t train you into that asymmetry. I can, but… what good could that possibly do? Now I have to stop you when I start to consistently see that.

But I’ve seen people shift over there almost immediately. I mean, like, rep two out of twenty. They know how to do the exercise, they just can’t. Their brains won’t let them. Why? Because ‘dey scared.

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Conditioning Doesn’t Have to Burn: How a Meathead Used Cardio to Get Stronger

August 12, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Working out is about finding a balance. Train too hard and you break down, but don’t train hard enough and you won’t get anywhere.

Those who tend to train too hard are people I call “fitness junkies”. They usually enjoy Crossfit, screaming, and a burning sensation in their muscles.

Let’s talk about why you need some easy days if you really want to get strong.

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Client Show Off

September 18, 2014 / / 0 Comments

I just wanted to share with everyone some hard work from one of the morning clients at IFAST over the last week.

Squat. Bench. Deadlift.

Maria Dolar 125 Back Squat
Maria Dolar 70lb Bench Press
Maria Dolar 190lb Deadlift

Maria has always been fun to train since she’s very physically healthy. She works hard and just needs to be pushed on some occasions. Her technique is usually flawless.

I swear I don’t just beat her up all the time, but sometimes you should push the envelope a little. She went heavy on her last two sessions, now we’ll back down and let her recover.

Great work, Maria!

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