When unexpected challenges arise, it can disrupt your diet and exercise routine. However, it's crucial to view these interruptions as temporary distractions rather than permanent setbacks. This past week I had a house full of family members my wife and I were entertaining. Really frustrating when my routine gets broken but right back at it today.

Quick one for you guys, and I want your feedback after you try it. When you're doing any pressing exercise, chest, shoulder, doesn't matter , most guys stop thinking the second they pick up the weight. They're counting reps. They're watching the clock. They're in their head about what comes next. Here's what I want you to do instead: Before you even touch the weight, place your hands together in front of your chest and press hard for 5 seconds. Feel that? That squeeze in your pecs, that's the connection you need to be chasing on every single rep. Your muscle doesn't know how much weight you're lifting. It knows whether you're connected to it or not. Try this before your next chest or shoulder session and tell me what you notice. Drop a comment below, does this change the feel of the exercise for you? 👇