Home Gym Tip: Your Scale Is Lying To You!

Don’t trust that scale

Your scale is lying to you according to Anna Woods of sheSTRENGTH.com .  She thinks (and I agree) that we’d be better off using other, just as simple ways, to measure our progress.

Don’t Tear Your Calluses

Roger LaPointe says manual laborers hold the secret of how to avoid the dreaded torn callus from heavy deadlifts, cleans and snatches. Check out the full article here and don’t forget to subscribe to the Garage Gym Journal so you don’t miss a single issue!

Your Buddies Will Help You Get Stronger

According to garage gym coach Frank DiMeo, we need a few trusted friends to keep us accountable, serve as spotters and even mentors on occasion. Read more at cavestrong.net.

Start Working On Next Year’s Goals Now!

Author and success coach Dan Miller says plan your goals for the next year by November 14 of the current year. He says, “That way, you can enjoy the 48 Days leading up to the New Year with the confidence that you know what you are going to accomplish in it!” Read more . . .  

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Podcast of the Week: The Garage Gym Athlete

Author, Air Force veteran and Strength & Conditioning coach Jerred Moon is the guest on the Art of Manliness podcast where he breaks down his training system and gives all sorts of tips for creating a garage gym.  He gives a ton of options including renting a storage space if you live in an apartment and talks about the insurance implications of having friends train with you in your garage. Click here to listen . . .

Hip Pocket Class: How to Clean Your Rogue Barbell

 

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