We’re all meatheads here, but the truth is no matter how much we enjoy training, eventually we’re gonna have our peaks and valleys with the level of enthusiasm we have towards it. And if left unattended, this can eventually lead to a level of burnout that makes you fall out of love with training all together. My remedy for this is simple… Have some other hobbies in conjunction with lifting! For me it’s archery, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and competition barbecue. Some may argue that having multiple loves takes from the MAXIMUM you can get from one, but I find that being passionate about all of these hobbies keeps me from getting TOO hyper focused on one hobby (which makes those natural ebbs and flows of enthusiasm seem less extreme)… With that said, for the sake of getting to know more about you, what are some of the additional hobbies you’ve got?? Let me know in the comments or replying to this email…

I’m re-running the 30 days with higher weight. The 16 KG bells came in - bounce checked across the country. Box destroyed and FedEx had to repack it. Oh well. Ordered the Man Maker Series. Need to switch up the exercises. My weight is down 30 lbs since last May, and I just came off of one of my blood pressure meds. Good stuff. Make it a great day!!

Just because the Man Maker Mentorship and it’s premium service is on the horizon, doesn’t mean I’m going to cease to deliver quality free content for all you out there needing solutions to your training and diet problems. And to assure you that I’m gonna continue to show up for EVERYONE who’s hungry for real results that yield a better quality of life, I’m putting together a free gift for you. But, I do need your help…. If you could, please tell me what you believe the biggest problems in your exercise journey are, so that I can create said free gift, and help you march vigilantly towards the best version of yourself possible. Look forward to the submissions! #KeepFighting

I get PLENTY of spinal flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion work during Jiu-Jitsu, so I rely pretty heavily on anti-movement work when lifting. Because of these offset anti-movement focused exercises (in conjunction with a good amount of thoracic spine and hip mobility work), I’ve avoided many of the back aches and pains that many of my fellow 40+ friends have who DON’T use these same tactics. Out of curiosity, how many of you are experiencing back pain and would like to learn more about how to eliminate it via NON-surgical or pill popping practices???

02/23/2026 AM Hand Rehab Postop No Resistance. Genioglossus and Platysma exercises. Kegel Exercises. 8 flights. PM Shinbox Switch Twist x 1 Min. (450 lbs.). Ring Pull Up Assisted by 30 lbs. Bands = 130 lbs. x 6 with 3 Sec. Top Hold Each (2340 lbs.). 2 Min., no rest: KB 45 lbs. (One Hand High Pull x 10 Each) x 2 + One Hand High Pull x 5 Each + 2 Hand High Pull x 10 = 62 Reps = 2790 Lbs. Automatic Exerciser 40 lbs. (equivalent to 2565 lbs.) Health Lift Hold x 24 Sec. (61,560 lbs.). Wrist Plank x 30 Sec. (3000 lbs.). LIT Axis Resistance Bands x 10 Min. 32 Sec. 14,853 lbs., 401 Reps Most 3 Sec. Hold at Top, 10 Min. 4 Sec. Time Under Tension, 40 Cal. Included all banded exercises: high pulls, low pulls, lat pulls, front raises, curls, chest press, chest fly, punches, OH triceps extensions. TactFit Mobility 18 Exercises x 1 Min. Each: Elbow Rotations both directions, Forward Shoulder Rotations, Gunslinger, Inside Hip Rotations, Outside Knee Circles, Spinal Rotations both directions, Closed Chain Knee Rotations both direct ions, Tai Chi Twist, Closed Chain Elbow Rotations both directions, Rear Shoulder Rotations, Outside Hip Rotations, Thorax Rotations both directions, Air Guitar Shoulder Rotations both arms, Cat Dog Spinal Wave, Knee Infinities both legs in both directions, Knee to Chest Leg Swings both legs, Tea Ceremony Arm Wave both directions, Spinal Wave both directions. Another 23 flights. Workout Total = 70,140 lbs.