Strongest Hearts Web Series
Posted: June 19, 2014 Filed under: Events, Health Leave a commentHey guys, I was featured on the Strongest Hearts Web Series! Check it out here.
Thanks Matt and Sasha for the opportunity!
Page Updates and PlantBuilt Fundraiser.
Posted: May 21, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentHey guys, I updated the Getting Started & Pricing Tab on the site, as well as uploaded a Gallery page for me. Take a look if you are interested in a custom 3-Day Meal Plan, a 12-Week Transformation Package I now offer, or simply want to see a few photos. I promise I stay humble and do this for the animals. Thanks everyone!
Also, be sure to check out our video for the 2014 PlantBuilt Team and if you can make any contribution, we surely would appreciate it!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/plantbuilt-vegan-muscle-team
My 2014 CrossFit Open Experience
Posted: April 24, 2014 Filed under: Articles, Workouts 1 CommentHey all, go check out my full article and all of my CrossFit Open video links over at http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=article_ed_008 Read up on how the CrossFit Open went for me. This year, I was aiming at making it to Regionals. That however did not happen. I did use this year as another learning experience and right now, I am working on my weaknesses, which are primarily in the strength and next level gymnastics departments. With a 435 lb deadlift, a 355 lb full depth back squat, a 200 lb snatch, and 40 unbroken pull-ups, I still have a long way to go to get to the top of the CrossFit athlete heap. Thanks for following along everyone. Keep pushing forward and redefine who you choose to be in this world!
CrossFit Open 14.2 Video
Posted: March 9, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentThanks again everyone!
2014 Reebok CrossFit Open so Far, Week 2, and 14.1 video.
Posted: March 9, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentHey all, I just wanted to send out a quick update. It is currently the second week of the Worldwide Reebok CrossFit Open. Last I checked, I was sitting in 113th place (in the Northern California Region) out of nearly 6,000 male competitors. I grabbed a screenshot when I was in 106th place! Only the top 45 men in each Region (17 Regions Worldwide) make it to the next stage of competition, but either way, I am having fun at GrassRoots CrossFit as the only Vegan Coach there, and here is the video of me performing 14.1. The 14.2 video will be my next post. Go to http://games.crossfit.com/ for a description of the workouts. Thanks for following guys! I’m excited to hear how everyone else does in the Open!
PlantFit BootCamp Tomorrow at 9am in San Francisco. FREE!!!
Posted: February 28, 2014 Filed under: Classes Leave a commentHey guys, tomorrow is the last day of February, and therefore the last day of Free February Classes! Come join me and others as I take you through a fun, yet challenging workout! I have a regular group of about 5, but I want to extend this invite to whoever can make it. The location is:
Holly Park, Playground Area, San Francisco
See you at 9am Tomorrow! (Friday)
2.7.14 WOD Friday
Posted: February 7, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentWeek 3 – 5/3/1 Back Squat
75% 1RM for 5 Reps
85% 1RM for 3 Reps
95% 1RM for 1+ Reps (As many as possible)
Metabolic Conditioning:
For Time:
“Isabel + Annie” (with full squat snatch)
30 x Squat Snatch 135#/95#
then immediately to:
50-40-30-20-10 of
Double-Unders
Sit-Ups
Also here is a quick video of a rep PR on Dead Lift from Wednesday. Let’s get it!
2.6.14 Rest Day and Overhead Squat PR
Posted: February 6, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentHey guys, once again, I am getting behind on blog updates. Regardless of posts, the 5/3/1 Program
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/how_to_build_pure_strength is scheduled as follows:
Monday: Front Squat
Tuesday: Bench Press
Wednesday: Dead Lift
Thursday: Rest Day
Friday: Back Squat
Saturday: Strict Shoulder Press
Sunday: Rest Day
I am in week 3 of the routine and just got a new rep PR on Dead Lifts. I’ll post that on Friday though. After Dead Lifts, I wanted to retest my Overhead Squat. Here is a video of how that went down. Thanks for following all!
1.28.14 WOD Tuesday
Posted: January 27, 2014 Filed under: Workouts Leave a commentWeek 2 – 5/3/1 Bench Press
70%1RM for 3 Reps
80%1RM for 3 Reps
90%1RM for 3+ Reps (As many as possible)
Strength:
4 x 10 Flat DB Press, palms facing each other
4 x 10 Minimal Kipping Knees to Elbows, slow and controlled on the way back down
MetCon:
6 minute AMRAP of:
15 x Double Unders
1 x Hand Stand Push-UP (HSPU)
15 x Double Unders
2 x HSPU
15 x Double Unders
3 x HSPU
15 x Double Unders
4 x HSPU
15 x Double Unders
5 x HSPU
etc…
1.27.14 WOD Monday
Posted: January 27, 2014 Filed under: Workouts Leave a commentWeek 2 – 5/3/1 Front Squats
70%1RM for 3 Reps
80%1RM for 3 Reps
90%1RM for 3+ Reps (As many as possible)
Conditioning:
In 20 minutes, as many reps as possible of:
5 x Pull-Ups
5 x Pistols Left Leg
5 x Ring Push-Ups
5 x Pistols Right Leg
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