38 Tips To Build More Muscle

Posted: 01.31.12

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I turn 38 next month and I have been lifting weights since I was 17 years old.  Over this space of almost 20 years I have learned a thing or two.  I have made MANY mistakes and I am sure I will continue to do so.  We learn by our mistakes and trying new things.  [...]

The Hip Hinge

Posted: 01.09.12

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If there is one thing that scares me it is seeing people do anything related to using your lower back wrong in the gym. I hurt my back many years ago doing heavy deadlifting and ever since then I have been super cautious about anything to do with my lower back. It is not something [...]

New Years Eve Hurricane Workout

Posted: 12.31.11

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I love New Years and I plan to party like a Rock Star tonight to bring in the New Year, but today i had one of the best workouts of my life and I plan to make this a New Years Eve Tradition (Thank You Martin Rooney). Today we did a modified Category 6 Hurricane. [...]

Perform Better New Jersey 2011

Posted: 12.04.11

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What do you get when you get a room full of 400 trainers & fitness enthusiasts, 4 of the worlds top Strength & Conditioning Coaches & a bunch of cool fitness equipment? You get a whole lotta Awesomeness that’s what, and that is exactly what Perform Better in New Jersey was all about. I am [...]

Obsessed With Pull Ups

Posted: 12.01.11

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I’m not gonna lie to ya… I am kinda obsessed with pull ups. I think my obsession started many years ago when I got started into serious strength training and I saw a friend & mentor Dave Dyer do pull ups with 200 lbs strapped to his waist for one rep. It caused a problem [...]

“10 Minutes Of Pain” Workout

Posted: 10.03.11

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“We don’t Seek Fatigue, We Work On Improving It” – Martin Rooney I learned a lot from Martin Rooney during my weekend doing the Training For Warriors.  One thing I loved was his “Challenge Workouts” (which can be found in his Training For Warriors Book). Last week I posted the 4 Minute Warrior Push Up [...]

The Problem With Kettlebells

Posted: 09.28.11

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I just finished up an amazing 2 day “Training For Warriors” certification with one of THE BEST trainers in the world, Martin Rooney. I will be posting some killer blog posts this week you won’t want to miss them. One thing Martin covered was Kettlebells and the proper way to use Kettlebells in workouts. You [...]

4 Minute Warrior Push Up Challenge

Posted: 09.25.11

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  When Martin Rooney is your coach anything less than 100% is NOT an option! I just finished my Training For Warriors Certification with Martin Rooney & I plan to write a killer blog post on it! In the meantime here is something for you to try…anywhere. It’s simple. 4 Minutes As many good push [...]

The “No Sit” Workout

Posted: 08.25.11

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I want you to do something for me. I want you to try something I have been doing for a while now, something that I LOVE doing and it has changed the way I train. No more sitting down while you workout. Got it? Simple Yes, but let me explain 3 things about the No [...]

Metabolic Resistance Training

Posted: 08.07.11

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What is Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT) By Craig Ballantyne Anytime you use supersets or circuits to train with an elevated heart rate and insufficient recovery, you are doing metabolic resistance training. BUT, the metabolic resistance training used by Turbulence Training readers is different… …I’ve modified the heavy metabolic resistance training and also incorporated metabolic resistance [...]