My Weekly Training Split
Three full-body days with optional work every other day when I have time.
Notes from the Power Shack
Short, honest writing on training under real-world constraints. One post a week.
How I Prioritize My Fitness in 60 Minutes a Day
I give myself an hour to train daily. Warmup, strength, hypertrophy, conditioning, and I'm out.
Why I Train in My Garage
I never set out to build a home gym. It started with a pair of 35 pound dumbbells in a San Diego apartment in 2020 and turned into about two grand of equipment in one corner of my garage.
What Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and CrossFit Taught Me
I've been obsessed with training for over 20 years.
Good at a Lot, Great at None: Why I Chose Fitness Over Specialization
I spent 20 years going all in on one thing at a time. Powerlifting, then bodybuilding, then CrossFit. I got pretty good at each one and never got great at any of them, but each taught me something valuable about training.
Defining Fitness: The Six Pillars Behind Power Shack Training
I'll be honest. I designed Power Shack Training completely selfishly, for a guy with a home gym, an hour a day, and a desire to be well rounded.
Minimum Effective Dose: How I Train for Strength, Muscle, and Conditioning in One Hour a Day
For years I thought more was better. Then I had a kid and I had to figure out how little I could get away with and still make progress.