We get all caught up in the finer things in life so often that we forget what is most important. We focus on new trends instead of tried and true effectiveness. There are a lot of innovative new technologies that change our lives for the better. Yet for every successful invention, there's thousands of dead ideas lying on the side of the road. 

Stop trying to be different for the sake of being different. Experimenting is fun, but you know what's more fun? Getting better and seeing massive results. If you're doing a bunch of silly shit, always looking for the next big thing, knock it off! Get back to your roots, keep things simple and skyrocket your gains and really enhance your performance. Here is a quick video of simple training (assuming you have the requisite skill), with very limited equipment, that has the potential to boost almost anyones performance. Use what you have wisely and get your mindset to achieve greatness with what you have available instead of focusing on what you are lacking. It does not matter if you only have a barbell, or just a dumbbell, or only a rock. As long as you have an able body and a dedicated attitude, you can achieve greatness. 

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I have gotten a questions about how my rehab is coming along. Here is a video I made today during training. It was a light full body day, as yesterday was a heavy full body day. I love training the full body almost everyday. Not many people can handle it, and depending on your goals, it might not be the best training style for you, everything depends. This certainly is not the best training rehab protocol for everyone, but based on my ability prior to my injury, this is what I am capable of doing now, just 5 weeks after a grade 3 MCL tear.  The best thing you can do for an injury is prevent it. Smart training can help prevent injuries, but sometimes shit happens. When it does, if you are stronger, not only will the injury be not as bad, but the recovery will be much easier. If I wasn't as strong as I was before my injury, I wouldn't be doing what I am doing today. Start early and never quit, it is the best possible thing you can do. 

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Barbell complexes, I love em, you love em, we all love em!!!  If I had a favorite ice cream flavor, it would be "Barbell Complexes and Sweaty Man Cream."  Wait, no, that's kinda gross, cream isn't paleo. Screw it, we would just call it "Barbell Scream" for short, it would catch on, I know it.

Anyway, here is a fun little video of some complexes we did on Christmas Eve. I love the barbell, I really do. But I also like to sleep around with other bells as well. I got this little crew of kettlebells that come out and dance once in a while, man are they sweet. Their bottoms are so round and perfect, I love putting my hands all over em. I also know this group of idiots, dumbbells really, they like to come out and get freaky in pairs a lot, sometimes they even bring their knucklehead friends, the damn sandbags. They can be real dicks sometimes. We didn't get a chance to see em this time, but soon enough, they will make an appearance.

Train hard, and please post some of your favorite complexes and equipment pairs you like to combine for a great session.

One of my favorite exercises, or complexes, to perform with weights is the one handed Snatch+Jerk. Its as simple as ripping a weight up from the ground to overhead in smooth movement, then bringing it back to the shoulder and punching it skyward to full lockout again before returning it to the ground or for another rep. Myriad implements can be used here, Kettlebells are a very popular and excellent choice, but so are dumbbells and even a barbell. It sounds simple and the best make it look easy, but it can be tricky to learn how to perform correctly and efficiently. Here are a few of us performing the movement below. Don't forget to inquire about our kettlebell and bodyweight workshop being held 11/06/10. Email me or comment below for more details.