Alright, bro. Let’s talk deadlifts. A deadlift's not just about brute force. It’s about precision. You can tug at weight all day, but if your form's trash, so are your gains. First off, get your foundation right. Feet shoulder-width apart. Imagine you’re trying to split the ground with your toes. Engage that core like you’re bracing for a punch. Keeps your spine safe and the power flowing. Next, grip. Overhand, underhand, or mixed... whatever suits you. Just make sure it’s firm. Now, visualize this: you’re not pulling the bar up; you’re pushing the earth down. Use those legs. That’s leg drive, my friend. Once you’ve got the bar moving, keep it close. Let it skim your shins. Keeps the bar path straight and your center of gravity tight. Finish strong. As you lockout, don’t hyperextend. Just stand tall, shoulders back, and squeeze those glutes until you feel the burn. Remember Philippians 4:13. You can do all things, but let’s do them right, yeah? Hope this helps. God bless🫡

guys hear 'meal prep' and thSimple meal prepping... yawn. Until you realize how much time and junk food it actually saves you Most busy guys hear 'meal prep' and think hours of cooking and Tupperware everywhere. But trust me, keep it simple Step 1 : Pick a day when you've got about an hour. That's it Step 2 : Choose two proteins. Think chicken thighs and some ground beef. Cook 'em up with basic spices. Salt, pepper, garlic powder. Done Step 3 : Three veggies. Grab whatever's on sale, roast them on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Batch those greens, bro Step 4 : One carb source. Rice or sweet potatoes. Both versatile and easy to match with any meal Step 5 : Mix and match. Toss a protein, veggie, and carb in a container. That's your lunch or dinner No fancy recipes, no gastronomical adventures. Just real, whole food Keeps you on track physically and mentally focused. Plus, you won't be tempted by whatever junk food is lurking in the office kitchen or at home St. Paul said, in 1 Corinthians 10:31, 'Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.' Yeah that includes meal prep too Eat strong to stay strong. Simple Hope this helps. God bless

🟢 PURPOSE - The purpose of this community is to bring together Catholic men who are simply sick and tired of living under the thumb of Leftist culture. You put on a mask in public because you fear being judged, or canceled, you went to college because you were supposed to, and you work a job you don't love because you just want to make enough money to provide. - The Catholic communities you've been a part of are very nice...the other guys are good Catholic men. BUT...there's not a strong desire to level up. To be be fulfilled in your labor. To become financially independent. To be jacked. To be socially atrractive. To be the best version of yourself. ❓ WHY DOES THIS MATTER? - IT IS OUR BELIEF that the best way to push the needle back towards tradition is for Catholic men to crush it in life. Being on top of their game in all areas is what truly inspires others. And by others I mean people who don't think like us. - This means they don't trade their values for a paycheck - they either work for a company with similar values, or do their own thing. They don't allow themselves to be out of shape - it's not inspiring. They don't allow themselves to be awkward - social attractiveness is necessary for evangilizing. - If we're TRULY going to win back the culture, we're going to do so through influence. But to be influential, we need to be exceptional. 🟢 PATH The path towards this goal is simple: 1. Get in Shape 2. Figure out what you're meant to do in life 3. Learn how to monetize it 4. Do that as much as you can while fulfilling familial duties 5. Do it at an exceptional standard so you influence others - This community will act as a hub for us to inpire others, form connections, and build each other up. We want each other to win. 🟢 PROGRESS Each Tier of the Based & Built Academy has Levels. The courses at each level are designed to help you self-develop in a variety of areas. Take what you can at each level, implement it, and progress to the next level. When you're ready, you can apply to the next Tier where more training, resources and mentorship is available to help you keep growing.

Let me throw down some truth in your protein shake, bro: your growth ain’t just in the gym. It’s in the kitchen too.💪🏻 You can lift all the weights till your arms fall off, but without the right nutrients, you’re not building much. Here’s what you need—simple but powerful. 1️⃣ Protein. It’s the king. Every time you finish tearing your muscles apart, protein is there to build them back bigger and stronger. Think lean meats, beans, eggs. That’s your MVP, the foundation.2️⃣ Carbs. Yes, carbs. Don’t let trendy diets fool you. They’re your energy source. You need them to fuel up. Think whole grains, fruits, veggies. Forget the sugary junk. That’s dumb haha. 3️⃣ Fats. Good fats keep your body’s machinery running smoothly. They fight fatigue and keep your hormone levels in check. Avocados, nuts, olive oil. Get ‘em in your life. 4 Look, God made you one massive machine. You gotta fuel that machine the right way. Treat your body with the respect it deserves; it’s a temple for the Holy Spirit.✝️ 1 Cor 6:19. Hit those nutrients with intention, and watch your strength soar. Hope this helps. God bless

Anyone in SoCal down to chat? Where are is a good church to find god again and like minded bros?