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06/11/2026

Light day.

405 4x6

06/10/2026



Most of you train your with too much weight if you're trying to increase size.

Muscles respond best to a full stretch and a peak contraction.

You can try arguing about this but my arms are WAY bigger than yours.

06/09/2026

Tweaked my lower back on that last deadlift attempt Saturday.

Beltless it is for a few weeks. Gotta get back to bulletproof core 💪

315 for an easy 3x6



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06/09/2026



These were all of my stage-ready looks from my first show in 1996 (you weren't born yet, huh?) until my final show in December 2017.

It's called not bodybuilt as it is a process, forever.

06/08/2026

Well, back at it, kids.

These were the backdowns after 265 pause reps.

235-lb touch and go reps on for 24 total. Not horrendous!



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The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.When you react out of emotion rather than good common sense, don't ac...
06/07/2026



The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.

When you react out of emotion rather than good common sense, don't act surprised when things don't go your way.

The biggest reason I competed yesterday was because I missed one deadlift in April. I wanted to see if I could redeem myself.

The other reason was because I was sinking back into that that hits me after a long prep is over. I needed something to build towards even if it turned out sour.

It turned out sour.

It is impossible to perform at your highest level when you're also in a coach's role the same day.

Yesterday's event was a success on every level for me as a coach.

The Iron Dragons performed beautifully. They helped each other all day, selflessly. We have created something special here. At this point, .sam is an honorary member of the Iron Dragons. I'm so proud of them it's crazy. I'm reminded of why I love what I do every time I see them.

Would yesterday have been even better if I had hit that final deadlift?

Sure, but life isn't a fairytale.

I cannot, however, discount the powerful positive influence I have on others thanks to strength sports.

06/06/2026

Well, today wasn't about me.

The performance of my athletes will ALWAYS take precedence over anything I manage to achieve.
sam and I only had 33 days total to try to push my but now we see what to address for the World Championships in September.

584 ✅
604 ✅
623 🤦‍♂️

I still managed the heaviest pull of the day. If I succeeded every time I tried for greatness, I'd never have a chance at even being good. Forget about great.

The ladies showed out today.I was merely the supporting cast. went 6 for 6 on the day in and with two huge PRs set t...
06/06/2026

The ladies showed out today.

I was merely the supporting cast.

went 6 for 6 on the day in and with two huge PRs

set the standard with curl today establishing her second state record in two different weight classes. 100 pound curl is gonna happen.

had her premiere today with the highest full total out of all the women. She just started in February so the potential is massive.

Incredibly proud Dragon Trainer right here 💪

05/29/2026

Eight days until redemption.

On April 18th I got 628 lbs so close to lockout it was heart breaking.
sam and I have been doing a very short but intense prep for only next weekend at the American Challenge

It will also be the premiere of yet another Iron Dragon to the platform. Can't wait to see what can do!!

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05/28/2026

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