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
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
How to Scale WODs and Metcons
There is a very high likelihood that you’re scaling WODs incorrectly. I started doing functional fitness way back in 2007 and I can tell you … Read more
Women in Combat: Science, Research, and a Common Sense Analysis
Should women serve in combat roles? This question seems to rear its head every few years, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. Unfortunately, there … Read more
The 7 Month Beginner to Intermediate Functional Fitness Program Series
One of the most common questions I’m asked is which order should an athlete do my programs? It’s understandable, as I have literally dozens of … Read more
The 5 Week Strength and Conditioning Program for Intermediate Athletes (Part 2)
If you’re reading this that means I didn’t scare you off with the first part of this 5 week program. In this portion of the … Read more
The Best 5.56 Round for Home Defense and CQB: Diving into the Research
I bet many of you could probably give me your choice for the best 5.56mm round for home defense or CQB. The problem is, that … Read more
Gunfighting and Neuroscience: Why Using Your Front Sight Might Kill You
Success in a gunfight doesn’t depend on how well you shoot. It depends on how well you see. Unfortunately, everyone in the tactical and self … Read more
Are Functional Fitness WODs Enough: Research Says Yes But…
If you’re anything like most functional fitness athletes you became interested in lifting, metcons, and WODs precisely because you don’t enjoy endless cardio sessions, jogging, … Read more
