Do You Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle and Strength?
This is one of the most common questions I’m asked as a strength and functional fitness coach. The short answer is yes, at some point … Read more
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The 15 Week Lift Heavy Run Fast Program for Functional Fitness (Part 1)
If you want to get jacked and be able to move like an athlete, then this is the program for you. It’s a hybrid program … Read more
Testosterone, PEDs, and Functional Fitness: How Level is the Playing Field Really?
Over the last few years it’s become increasingly obvious that certain populations in the functional fitness space aren’t competing naturally. In fact, a growing list … Read more
27 Statistics on Gunshot Wounds: How Much Does It Cost to Get Shot?
Unless you’re a professional weirdo, this probably isn’t a question that you’ve thought much about. Lucky for you I am that kind of strange, and … Read more
Analyzing 1800 Shootings: Which Caliber Has the Best Stopping Power?
I’ll cut to the chase. Stopping power is largely a myth. Regardless of what the internet tells you, there aren’t any magic rounds that are … Read more
29 Weeks of Functional Strength: Programming Series
If you’re anything like me you love functional fitness, and a big part of being fit is getting strong. If you’ve looked around this website … Read more
The 9 Week Functional Fitness Strength Premium Program
If you’re like me you like functional fitness, but you secretly like lifting a little more. In fact, I’d say most athletes like feeling strong … Read more
The 6 Week Program to Get Your First Pull Up (with Free PDF)
It’s time to get your first pull up. It’s by far one of the best upper body exercises, and a great overall marker of strength. … Read more
23 Stats on Powerlifting: Who is Stronger Functional Fitness Athletes or Lifters?
This sounds like a stupid question. Athletes that specialize in pure strength should always beat athletes that have to split their time between conditioning and … Read more
Do You Need a Vertical Fore Grip On Your Rifle: Researchers Have an Answer
Combat shooting and rifle setup has changed quite a bit in the last decade, as the firearms industry has evolved. If you look back on … Read more
