Cuppa Joe Weightlifting

06/18/2026

Go Rachel!

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Tommy Kono was the inspiration for this. In one of his books, he described something similar where he would place a stick on a squat rack at the appropriate height with a 5 kg plate on one end. So when the lifter would drive up, they would tap the stick. After doing these in that way, I found that sometimes a stick would go flying if you got a really good pop. This is why I went with either bands or a bungee cord. 

06/05/2026

So happy to see Jemel picking up the baton and becoming the Hudson Valley WSO rep. Jemel has a love for the sport and for building community. I know he’ll do an excellent job. I

06/01/2026

05/17/2026

Most people toss their seeds on the ground and stand there waiting for them to grow.

This is a section from my ebook, Gym Talk #6, worth repeating.

They just stand there. Staring down at the dirt. Wondering why nothing is happening.

The more motivated ones might even water the seeds. But they still stand there waiting.

Day after day. Nothing.

So they get pi**ed. Move on to the next thing. Blame bad seeds, bad soil, bad water. A few rare ones blame themselves.

The part nobody wants to sit with.

Whoever said you get to reap the harvest of the seeds you plant today?

Why do you feel entitled to that harvest?

You might do all the planting. Someone else does the nurturing. And generations from now, someone else gets the fruit.

Maybe that sounds unfair. Maybe that pi**es you off.

But before you go there, answer this first.

Whose harvest are YOU currently living off of?

The profession you work in. The gym you train in. The methods you use. The knowledge you have access to. None of that appeared out of thin air.

Strength coaches and trainers who worked for nothing. Who helped people because they loved it. Who never made a dime from it. Laid the foundation you’re standing on right now.

They planted seeds they would never see grow.

So what are you planting?

And more importantly, are you planting anything at all?

Or are you still just standing there staring at the dirt?

Share this with anyone who planted the seeds of the harvest you are reaping as a thank you to them, and to anyone else who needs to read this message.

Live, Learn, Pass On.

05/14/2026

So proud of Emily for breaking some New York State records! 💪😎👍

05/13/2026

Having fun during recovery week doing one of the King’s challenges.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

I often talk about leaning on your support network & how much they can not only optimize performance, but enhance your everyday life. Today, I’d like to highlight In Motion Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Oviedo, FL. In NY, I was very fortunate to have worked with Brown Chiropractic Associates. If you’re anywhere near Wappingers Falls, look up Dr. Brown.

After I moved to Florida, I searched diligently to find someone that would be a good fit for me. I hit the jackpot. Dr. Torina is very knowledgeable & skilled. His work with UCF athletes was one of the things that attracted me to his practice. His additional staff is the icing on the cake, offering PT, Massage work & Physio work.

If you’re in the area, I highly recommend taking advantage of their services.