Category Archives: Rico
The Thrashing, Tumultuous Fury Of Zen
What’s very important to note here, and I know this may come as a surprise, but in this particular battle, victory went the way of fury.
The Thrashing, Tumultuous Fury Of Zen
What’s very important to note here, and I know this may come as a surprise, but in this particular battle, victory went the way of fury.
Hanging Out
After adding up to 50 pull ups, we hung around. To strengthen your grip, collect 200 seconds of dead hang after every workout. It will improve rapidly.
Hanging Out
After adding up to 50 pull ups, we hung around. To strengthen your grip, collect 200 seconds of dead hang after every workout. It will improve rapidly.
Muscle Beach
Rico and Hozz spent the past weekend in Los Angeles. Their old friend Zimmy took them to Muscle Beach where they got it in, hard body style.
Muscle Beach
Rico and Hozz spent the past weekend in Los Angeles. Their old friend Zimmy took them to Muscle Beach where they got it in, hard body style.
How To Deadlift: Mark Rippetoe’s Deadlift Technique
Hozz re-read the deadlift chapter in Mark Rippetoe’s authoritative book, “Strong Enough?” and this is what he learned: The deadlift is the truth. It’s not some trendy TRX cable, BOSU ball or idiotic butt-blasting machine; it’s an old and tested
How To Deadlift: Mark Rippetoe’s Deadlift Technique
Hozz re-read the deadlift chapter in Mark Rippetoe’s authoritative book, “Strong Enough?” and this is what he learned: The deadlift is the truth. It’s not some trendy TRX cable, BOSU ball or idiotic butt-blasting machine; it’s an old and tested
Blowing Up The Chest
You don’t always need big weight to destroy yourself. Collect 300 seconds in a plank position, at the top of a push up. Rings make it worse.
Blowing Up The Chest
You don’t always need big weight to destroy yourself. Collect 300 seconds in a plank position, at the top of a push up. Rings make it worse.
A Most Cruel Dance Partner: The Kettlebell Swing
Rico is swinging with an 80 pounder. We wonder, who is leading? 5 rounds: 10 dips + 10 KB swings @80#
A Most Cruel Dance Partner: The Kettlebell Swing
Rico is swinging with an 80 pounder. We wonder, who is leading? 5 rounds: 10 dips + 10 KB swings @80#
Rico Squats 345
The Bad: 1) Questionable depth. It’s hard to tell from this angle but Hozz thinks this is a no rep. The standard for any squat is for your hip crease to drop lower than the top of your knee so
Rico Squats 345
The Bad: 1) Questionable depth. It’s hard to tell from this angle but Hozz thinks this is a no rep. The standard for any squat is for your hip crease to drop lower than the top of your knee so
The Importance Of Single Leg Work: Step Ups
Heavy barbells are essential for building strength, but lighter dumbbells and single leg work keeps the body athletic, balanced and injury free. In every real world scenario, having both legs planted with equal load distribution is extremely rare, if not
The Importance Of Single Leg Work: Step Ups
Heavy barbells are essential for building strength, but lighter dumbbells and single leg work keeps the body athletic, balanced and injury free. In every real world scenario, having both legs planted with equal load distribution is extremely rare, if not
A Willingness To Suffer
It’s difficult to push yourself because it’s so uncomfortable. It’s much easier to slow down, take a break, or just not show up at all. The limitations we place on ourselves: I’m too old, too fat, too slow, too busy,
A Willingness To Suffer
It’s difficult to push yourself because it’s so uncomfortable. It’s much easier to slow down, take a break, or just not show up at all. The limitations we place on ourselves: I’m too old, too fat, too slow, too busy,
The Dip
Notice how at the top of the dip Rico’s shoulders are not hunched forward. He’s trying really hard to pull them back and keep them deep in the socket. Hopefully you will also find this pose familiar; it’s the hollow
The Dip
Notice how at the top of the dip Rico’s shoulders are not hunched forward. He’s trying really hard to pull them back and keep them deep in the socket. Hopefully you will also find this pose familiar; it’s the hollow
