GREAT INTERVIEW WITH COACH, FRIEND AND NYHC LEGEND, GAVIN VAN VLACK

Here's a great interview with my friend and mentor, Gavin Van Vlack. He's the man that first introduced me to sandbag training. He's also been a big supporter of mine and for that I will be eternally grateful. Not to mention that Burn and Absolution kick ass. 

Here's a great read:

Noise creep Interview with Gavin VanVlack

ULTIMATE SANDBAG, KETTLEBELL AND TRX CIRCUIT

Here's a circuit I programmed for fellow Five Points Coach, Lance Turnbow and myself. It's a simple five round circuit that hit the whole body. It's simple, fast and effective.

5x Ultimate Sandbag Cleans

5x Ultimate Squats

10x TRX Suspended Push-ups

Double Kettlebell Loaded Carries (varying the press arm).

:30 Jump rope between rounds. 

We finished it off with 2x5 in the Ab Wheel. 

Try it out and enjoy. 

PLAYGROUND FUN ON THE 4TH OF JULY

As I approach 40, I find myself able to do things I was never able to do before. That's one of the addictive qualities and main benefits of strength training. I found an awesome piece of gym equipment while at the playground with my kids. It's only fair that I got to have some fun too! Get strong, have fun and show your kids that anything is possible (regardless of age). 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

WORKING THE BENT PRESS

To be honest, I was never a huge fan of the bent press. It can feel very awkward and I've never been able to go heavy with it. Not one to run from a weakness, I've recently added them into my training once a week. All of the thoracic spine and shoulder mobility drills I've been doing over time have made the bent press much easier than when I first learned it. The BP is no longer awkward and now I'm starting to go heavy. After two weeks, I hit a PR with the 40kg/88lb kettlebell.