Tag Archives: strength training

But can he COACH?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by tosabarbell

I ran across an interesting line in a blog the other day. The writer was praising the skills of a former D1 decathlete while he talked about his (very nice) black iron gym. I don’t know the writer, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bacon and PR

Posted on July 16, 2012 by tosabarbell

It’s been long enough since we’ve had bacon for breakfast that we were significantly shamed. So after breakfast sammiches, we headed to the gym. I had a session while Bigg did some Log Pressing. He PR’d, 1×5@380#. Bacon helped, I’m … Continue reading →

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What’s your bench?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by tosabarbell

It is inevitable, that when someone (mostly bro’s) hears that I strength train or compete in a strength sport will ask, “What’s your bench?” It’s nauseating. Of course I lie. Why? Because it’s a bullshit question. Ask me what my … Continue reading →

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10 Minutes

Posted on July 4, 2012 by tosabarbell

Take 10 minutes out of your day and read the Declaration of Independence. It’s time well spent. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty. Benjamin Franklin

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