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MILESTONE

1,000 Workouts — What It Actually Takes

1,000 workouts. Top 1% of all Fitbod users. Started at 40, got serious at 56, dropped 45 lbs and counting. Here's what it actually took — and what I'd tell anyone at workout 12 or 120.

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Gauntlet Arm Challenge: Skullcrushers & Hammer Curls
WORKOUT CHALLENGE

Gauntlet Arm Challenge: Skullcrushers & Hammer Curls

Inspired by CT Fletcher and Will Tennyson, I took on the Gauntlet Arm Challenge: 10 sets of skullcrushers + 10 sets of hammer curls, pyramid up then back down. Triceps surprised me. The pump was unreal. Both arms up ¾".

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GYM REVIEW

Room of Rogue: LA Fitness Bellevue Powerlifting Remodel

My local LA Fitness in Bellevue shut down for a week and came back transformed — a full powerlifting room stocked exclusively with Rogue Fitness gear. Here is what changed.

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Garage Gym Upper Day
GARAGE GYM

Garage Gym Upper Day

First real spring day and the garage doors are finally open. Upper body session using Fitbod — this is what training at home actually looks like.

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Post-Workout Park Walk: Cardio After the Iron
WALKING + WORKOUT

Post-Workout Park Walk: Cardio After the Iron

Straight from the gym to the park. Post-workout walks are my go-to cardio — low impact, zero recovery cost, and the fresh air hits different after heavy sets.

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SUPPLEMENTS

The 5 Best Creatine Supplements in 2026 (Actually Tested)

We tested 12 creatine monohydrate products over 90 days. These 5 earned their spot.

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SUPPLEMENTS

Best Protein Powders for Lifters Who Want Results, Not Marketing

After testing 15 protein powders, these are the ones worth your money.

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Chest Day: Building Real Strength After 40
WORKOUTS

Chest Day: Building Real Strength After 40

Full chest day session — bench, incline, flyes. Real sets, real weight, real progress at 227lbs.

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SUPPLEMENTS

Do You Actually Need BCAAs? An Honest Review

The supplement industry pushes BCAAs hard. But do you actually need them? Let's look at the science.

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Uncertn Gym Gear: Honest Fit Check
GEAR & TOOLS

Uncertn Gym Gear: Honest Fit Check

Quick fit check with Uncertn gear. Gym clothes made for guys who actually train.

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Arm Day: The Routine That Actually Works
WORKOUTS

Arm Day: The Routine That Actually Works

Arms day — the basics done right. Curls, hammers, pushdowns. Plus how I edit these videos.

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Snow Day in Bellevue: Life Outside the Gym
LIFESTYLE

Snow Day in Bellevue: Life Outside the Gym

Bellevue got hit with snow and it was beautiful. Life outside the gym matters too.

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17 Miles = 1 Pound of Fat: The Walking Experiment
WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

17 Miles = 1 Pound of Fat: The Walking Experiment

17 miles walked in the snow with my wife Elizabeth. Walking is the most underrated fat loss tool there is.

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