Motivation Monday #26

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“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass  

From Skinny to Brawny: How Kyle Packed On Muscle and Transformed His Body

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Meet Kyle, one of my (past) clients.

If you saw this guy in the summer of 2012, you would think that he never worked out a day in his life. The sad truth was that he actually did — a lot.

Less Is More: How This Can Be Applied To Fitness

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In business, less is more.

In economics, less is more.

In life, less is more.

And in fitness, less is more.

It’s called the 80/20 rule (also known as Pareto’s Principle and the Law of the Vital Few). It states that 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes.

Motivation Monday #25

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“It is better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for what you are not.” – Andrew Gide

The Difference Between Chest and Tricep Dips

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Ahh the almighty dips. We all know that it’s one of the best exercises you can do to develop your triceps and chest. It’s one of my favorite compound movements and has always been a staple in my workout routines. Here’s a simple trick you can do when performing the exercise in order to target… [Continue Reading]

What a 405-Lb Deadlift Taught Me

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Last week, I finally hit a strength milestone by pulling a 405-lb deadlift for a single. It’s nothing to brag about, but shit, I weighed in at 162 that day so that’s got to count for something, right?