Iron & Grit is about weight training, physical fitness, mental toughness, self improvement, and increasing your productivity in the gym.
Recreational time is meant to be a time to explore, reflect and ponder what could be. Take advantage of this time to re-create yourself for the better.
Progress is paid for in action. Achievement is won in consistent intentional work. Go get yours. And never give up until you get it.
Break through mental barriers and achieve flow state. This is how you do it.
Get more time back in a day and improve focus and productivity with these two tips.
After you start seeing results training become fun. It’s harder to stay away from the gym than go to the gym.
My friend at the gym was much older than I thought because he trains like a 20 year old athlete. Find out why working out keeps you looking young.
It takes time and effort to unlock gains. Through learning, trial and error, the only way to make great progress is earned through experience.
Here’s a tip to improve muscle fiber recruitment while doing bench press and other chest exercises.
Here’s a very effective and efficient workout routine you can do in 20 minutes or less.
This is the toughest workout you’ve never done. Listen in and jolt your physique to new realms of strength and athleticism.
One small Interaction can completely change your life’s trajectory.
This is an enlightening episode about dieting.
Here’s an interesting observation and analysis I’d like to share about cold drinks and why they are not good for you.
No joke, if you want more energy and focus to absolutely crush your workouts this is what you need. Hit me up for the good stuff.
You can do this gut blasting routine RIGHT NOW and feel the effects immediately. Enjoy
Understand the word decision means to pick a thing and kill the rest (figuratively speaking).
This is a routine from the Golden Era of bodybuilding. The 1970’s when Arnold and the guys ran the show.
This exercise goes completely under the radar but is incredibly potent.
Rack pulls are a deadlift variation that are fun and useful.
All you need is one modest weight and you can do this at home.
This is the de facto workout routine of the Golden Era.
Seriously don’t. There’s so much information out there about fitness it will make your head spin. This is how you can handle it and make progress each day.
Lots of action during my arm workouts. This is what I do during arm day.
News flash: you won’t. You have to want to get big in order to get big. Case closed.
I’ve found the Fountain of Youth and it’s in this episode.
Have a plan. The best plan you can then get started with your training. A good plan keeps you on task and helps you show progress.
You won’t get big with that attitude. You need to really want to gain muscle because it’s hard freakin work.
Planning and preparation goes into each training split. Here’s how to get started.
Success or failure lies in focus. The duration, purity and intensity of your focus is what makes all the difference in your amount and rate of progress.
Everyone has an opinion and the world is louder than ever. Here’s a way to filter it and reconcile contradictions.
Life gets hectic. Have an anchor to keep your priorities straight and keep you sane.
Don’t let your front delts take over during your bench press. Try this stretch before chest day to increase your chest activation.
Get outside. Get sunlight on your skin and absorbed into your body through your eyes. Watch your health and well-being skyrocket friend.
Here’s the big secret. Manage this variable and you’re well on your way to achievement.
There two types of people in the world. The quick and the dead. Get moving. Fitness is much more than what you think it is.
The choice is yours and one is much better than the other.
Stop chasing skirts and start increasing your net worth.
The is a story of my old friend Joe. Joe is 65 and in great shape without touching weights.
Pull down attachments come in all shapes and sizes. Each one uniquely designed to help you grow a strong, wide back. Try them all out and see which works best for you.
Spoiler alert: calves are not genetic. Guys with big calves train calves. Guys with small calves do not. Here’s how you can train calves to make them blow up.
This is the most underrated and underutilized piece of gym equipment. Too bad so sad for those whomst overlook it. Here’s how you can cash in.
Training mantras literally make you stronger and get you better workouts.
Do floor cleans, hang cleans, and clean and press and watch your body transform before your eyes.
I’m building a massive library of exercises on YouTube. Check out my page at Iron and Grit Fitness for exercise inspiration.
Tall guys are built different and should train accordingly in order to make progress and avoid injuries and annoying muscle imbalances.
Training will keep you looking young. All it takes is a quick observation to prove this.
There are unique times when it might be wise to take advantage of the momentum around you. When it’s harvest season you better stock up
Become stronger, longer and more supple by stretching. Don’t overlook it. Stretching is a secret weapon for recovery and feeling at peace.
If you fall off the wagon, get back on it! It’s easier this time around.