Bench Press and Chest Development, Part 2

Mark Brown November 16, 2021 Putting bench press back into the program in summer of 2020 made me recognize some instincts and forced me re-think my process. My hand placement on the bar was quite narrow. I gripped the bar a full thumbs length from the inner bare steel part of the bar. I realized …

Goal Setting, Part 2

The Importance of Cost Analysis Mark Brown October 17, 2021 We are accustomed to lying to ourselves, for better or for worse, and others by saying something without ultimately meaning it. “Doing whatever it takes” is a phrase much easier said than meant. It sounds good and can give the illusion of commitment but the …

Goal Setting

Mark Brown September 2, 2021 Goal setting has always been hard for me to wrap my head around because I have rarely met something prior to strength training worth having a hard standard to hit. Even after I started lifting, setting specific goals was difficult for me. Lifting for general health is so aimless. Effective …