Does everyone need to squat? In short. No.  I am one of the biggest advocates for functional movements and squat is by far my favorite one. BUT, not everyone needs to squat. It is ideal to be able to squat. It is a natural human movement and in large portions of the world, people spend […]

I like big glutes and I cannot lie. But seriously. A round, well shaped backside is not only visually appealing but can be useful in decreasing back pain and increasing strength and power in other lifts like the squat and deadlift. Banded Glute Exercises High reps are my favorite for all of these as a […]

From running to weights, to any type of exercise, why do we really do it? I never put it together. My motivation behind the type of exercise I choose to take part in. I always say “because it makes me feel strong, capable, and in-tune with my body.” Which is all true. But those feelings […]

“Do you prescribe what weights to use in this program?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a remote strength coach. The answer? No. I rarely prescribe specific weights; and definitely not for non personalized programs. That doesn’t mean I can’t help you determine what weights to be using. I’ve got […]

Tattoos are not for those who fear commitment or suffer from analysis paralysis. I should preface this somewhat “impulsive“ sounding title with the fact that I’ve had most of these tattoos drawn for 10 years. So why the week before we set off on our year of world travels? In short, it felt right. Kind […]

Working Harder + Smarter I grew up in a very hard working household; but it was not one of high or even middle class income. For me, working hard was something you did because it was expected, and it was a part of your character. We were proud to be hard workers. But working hard […]