Equipment Review: A Step Closer to a Garage Gym T-Bar Row

November 10, 2019Leave a comment

You know I like T-bar rows. I told you so before, when I sang the praises of the land mine I bought. I've been using a narrow-grip pulley attachment with it, but with my latest purchase, I'm one step closer to a garage gym T-bar row. This is the first piece of equipment I've had … Continue reading Equipment Review: A Step Closer to a Garage Gym T-Bar Row

Equipment Review: Bowflex SelectTech 1090

June 3, 2018June 3, 2018Leave a comment

The time came for me to finally pony up and invest in more dumbbells. It's been coming for a while now — not only has my rack housed the lonely 10s, 25s and 40s I've had for a couple years now, but I'm getting stronger in all of my lifts. On top of that, I'm … Continue reading Equipment Review: Bowflex SelectTech 1090

Full Body Workout – Deadlift Focus

May 13, 2018Leave a comment

I am two weeks into my new training program, and what's really special about this one is that I've got my younger brother working with me, too. I'm usually pretty good about making time to lift, but between the two of us, we knew we'd face some difficulties in staying consistent. However, we're two weeks … Continue reading Full Body Workout – Deadlift Focus

Workout: Lower-Body Strength and Endurance

October 30, 2017October 30, 20171 Comment

I'm going to approach this workout like someone with an intermediate training knowledge base, but physically speaking, like a beginner.

Guest Blog: “Casual Savagery” Explained

June 16, 20171 Comment

Guest blogger John Greaves III of Garage Gym Life explains the concept of "casual savagery."

We’re training tonight! Try this lower body workout

June 6, 2017Leave a comment

If you haven't gotten your lift in today, try mine and let me know what you think. We're going heavy with squats, and adding cleans, lunges and some core work.

The Shoulder Exercise You Shouldn’t Skip

June 3, 2017June 3, 2017Leave a comment

If I can do just one shoulder exercise, I'm going with internal/external rotations.

Equipment Review: Dip Bars for Valor BD-7

April 27, 20171 Comment

I was delighted to find that Valor made these handles after I'd bought my BD-7. They feel high-quality and stand up to the same kind of punishment you'd inflict on a commercial dip station.