Training Chest Without Trashing Shoulders

A common mistake I’ve made and many others make in lifting is training (sometimes over-training) upper body pressing without proper warm-up or mindfulness of technique and a focus on big barbell lifts for chest development and shoulder development.

When we think about exercises like the bench press, push-ups, or cable flyes we think of them as relatively low-skill exercises when, in fact, they require just as much preparation and focus as the squat, deadlift, or clean. These are simple moves; but simple does not mean we can just slap on 45’s and start cranking away reps.

In another post, How I Warm-Up for EVERY Training Session, I discuss the merits of a thorough warm-up for any workout and specifically how I structure my warm-up for optimal performance and injury prevention. Here are a few chest/upper body pressing day tips, tweaks, and moves that will ensure you sufficiently train the muscles and spare the joints.

Protein. What to Look For.

With the hundreds of supplement companies dumping thousands of protein powders, bars, and mixes into the market the decision to find your perfect match can be arduous. But don’t worry, there are plenty of fish (and whey) in the sea. If that were true there would be some super YOKED fish…

Anyway, here are the 4 things I look for when selecting a protein supplement.