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Rep Adjustable Dumbbell Stand
Today I’m reviewing the brand-new Rep x Pepin adjustable dumbbell stand. I’ve had the stand loaded with dumbbells in my gym, and I’m going to go through everything you need to know to see if it’s worth picking up. Build Quality This thing is built like an absolute tank. Right
Macro Chief – The Nutrition App I Built To Replace Myself
I began learning iOS development in 2021 to build a Nutrition Coaching app that can fully replace the work I do for my clients, and now it automates my clients’ nutrition programs for me. Macro Chief is a nutrition coaching, food log app that builds and adapts a nutrition program
Open Your Chest (Daily Pectus Routine)
My morning routine for improving chest/shoulder mobility and thoracic extension. 1. Foam Rolling 2. Lat Stretch (2 mins each arm) 3. Doorway Chest Stretch (2 mins) 4. Floor Angels 3×10 5. Thread the Needle 3×5-10 Bonus: Do computer work while standing or using something like the Donnie Thompson Fat Pad.
Reppins – Rep x Pepin Adjustable Dumbbells Review
Today I’m going to take you through my Rep x Pepin dumbbell review. I’ve had these for about a month, and I’ll show you what I like about them, what annoyances to watch for, and whether you should consider them for your home gym. The Good: Quick, Compact, and Heavy
Bench Press Fix For Pectus Excavatum
Struggling to feel your chest during bench press? Getting more shoulder pain than muscle growth? If you have pectus excavatum or long arms, this video is for you. I discuss why the traditional barbell bench press might not be working for your chest—and how a simple tool called the Bench
Gym Tour 2025 – The Pit 1.0
A full tour of The Pit 1.0, my basement gym, I began building in 2020. This was the final iteration before we moved. The Pit 2.0 is underway… – Titan X3 80″ Bolt Down Rack w/ attachments – Pepin HD Dumbbells 5-155 lbs – 5-90 lbs Powerblock Elites – Bars:
Top 5 Chest Exercises For Pectus Excavatum
1. Bench Press (as a measurement of strength – minimum 1x bodyweight max as a starting goal) 2. Push-ups (AMRAP to failure at end of the workout) 3. Dumbbell Bench Press (For volume and better contraction than a barbell) 4. DB Squeeze Press (Max chest activation – good warm-up or
Working out after the Nuss Procedure
Putting metal bars in your chest is no small feat and the first thing you may be wondering (I know I was) is how long will it be for me to get back to normal? I have a new YouTube video going in-depth on this topic, discussing the post-op limitations
How To Bench 225 With Pectus Excavatum
Now why am I singling out a 225lb bench? For one, it’s a major milestone for new trainees, hitting 2 plates on bench for the first time is a huge deal, it’s an achievement that starts to move you beyond the beginner stage. But even more importantly, if growing your
Fiber and Resistant Starch – Yesterday’s Coffee: Episode 60
In this week’s episode of Yesterday’s Coffee, we’re discussing fiber and resistant starch. These powerful tools care for the gut and in turn, support all the systems in the body. Hate vegetables and other high fiber foods? We’ve got some info on how you can incorporate resistant starch to get
Training Logs – Yesterday’s Coffee: Episode 59
In this week’s episode of Yesterday’s Coffee, we discuss the importance of keeping a training log. Being able to see what has worked in the past, what has not, and knowing how to adapt your training for the future is just one of the many benefits of a training log.
Fat-Loss, Maintenance, and Massing Phases – Yesterday’s Coffee: Episode 58
In this week’s episode of Yesterday’s Coffee, we discuss the importance of fat-loss, maintenance, and massing phases and how each of these should be used in a regular rotation to reach your ultimate body composition goals. Apple Podcasts Spotify https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JBerzIOARQ&feature=youtu.be
Carb Cycling and Weight Fluctuations – Yesterday’s Coffee: Episode 57
In this week’s episode of Yesterday’s Coffee, we discuss how carb cycling impacts your weight, specifically during a weight loss phase. These weight fluctuations are actually planned for in a proper carb cycling and program and understanding what your body is doing during these periods is key to staying on
Working Out At Home – Yesterday’s Coffee: Episode 56
In this week’s episode of Yesterday’s Coffee, we discuss how to workout at home, including the equipment we’d recommend (that you can still find), the best practices for getting in the mood to workout at home, as well as the adjustments you can make to your training to continue getting
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