I still remember the first time someone asked me what are the yips. It was a baseball kid I coached years ago. He could throw fine in warm-ups. Then the game started and his arm looked like it belonged to someone else. Wild, loose and no clue where the ball went. You may hear this…
I’ve worked with young athletes and parents for many years now, and I’ve seen patterns that show up again and again. When families ask me about 6 signs your kid should quit a sport, they usually already sense something is wrong. They just want someone with experience to say it out loud. And that’s fair….
If you’ve ever felt your shoulders tighten up after hours at a desk or while scrolling on your phone, you’re not alone. Most people carry tension up there without realizing it. One of my go-to moves for this is the thread the needle stretch. It looks simple, but it’s sneaky. It opens the shoulders, stretches…
You know that tight, heavy feeling that sits right at the top of your shoulders or crawls up the back of your neck? Yeah, that’s your trapezius muscle yelling for a break. Most people don’t even realize how much tension they hold there until it starts burning or aching after a long day at the…
I’ve worked with clients who complain about tight backs, uneven hips, and poor posture and more often than not, the real problem isn’t where they feel pain. It’s deeper. The quadratus lumborum. That small but mighty muscle tucked on each side of your lower back. Most people don’t even know it exists until it starts…
You don’t need a fancy gym to build muscle. Just dumbbells, some patience, and a plan that actually works. I’ve been lifting for years, in home setups, small garage gyms, even hotel rooms with a pair of adjustable dumbbells. If you train smart and stay consistent, you can grow serious size. That’s where this 5…
I’ve always had a soft spot for a good ribeye. There’s something about that marbling, those little streaks of fat, that tells you this cut means business. I’ve cooked ribeye a hundred different ways. Pan-seared, grilled, even smoked once when I got a bit too experimental. But beyond that rich flavor, I’ve always been curious…
If you’re serious about building your upper chest, the incline dumbbell press has to be in your routine. I’ve been training people for years, and this one move separates a full-looking chest from a flat one. It’s simple on paper, but the details matter. The angle, grip, and how you press, all of it affects…
When people talk about the Smith Machine, they usually have strong opinions. Some love it, others roll their eyes. I’ve trained on both sides, old-school free weights and the guided bar path of a Smith. After years coaching lifters, I can tell you, it’s not cheating, it’s a tool. Like any tool, you just need…
If you’ve ever hit the gym and seen someone pressing dumbbells overhead, that’s the dumbbell shoulder press. It looks simple enough, grab weights, lift them and call it a day. But it’s not that simple. Shoulder press exercises are all about form, control, and understanding how your body moves. Mess that up, and you’ll feel…
