Talk to Me Johnnie – Page 13

Strength & Conditioning Facility

I am in the process of rebuilding a gym I took over. We are a CrossFit affiliate. I have my degree in exercise science and coaching, ACSM CPT, CF Level 1 and will be attending the CrossFit Football seminar in Tampa this December. I took over managing my affiliate in February. I would like to rename the gym and become a more S&C oriented facility, since this is my area of focus and expertise (I train numerous D1-D3 athletes and amateur lifters as well as other athletes)...

By John|2013-02-03T03:59:55-06:00October 22nd, 2011|Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|4 Comments

Persistence & Determination

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, 'press on' has solved, and always will solve, the problems of the human race...

By John|2013-02-03T04:02:44-06:00October 20th, 2011|Talk to Me Johnnie, Testimonial|6 Comments

Preparing for Big Ted

In 2000, early in the year we played Buffalo at home. At the time, Ted Washington was playing defensive tackle at 400+ lbs and was bringing the big bull-rush. And no matter how much I waved my arms, no matter how much I screamed, Buffalo wouldn't sub in a smaller player...

By John|2013-02-03T04:04:55-06:00October 19th, 2011|Football, Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie|34 Comments

Increasing IGF-1

John, What's the deal with Deer Antler Extract? Are people really using it in the NFL? It seems totally bogus and the PR around it is very interesting in the NFL. Reminds me of Creatine back in the 90's. But Creatine has actually been studied and shows it actually is beneficial for the weight trainer...

By John|2013-02-03T04:06:43-06:00October 18th, 2011|Supplements, Talk to Me Johnnie|20 Comments

Power Athlete Template

John, What would CrossFit Football look like if you DIDN’T have to satisfy the "metcon craving" of many CrossFitters? If you were given free reign to design a workout protocol that only emphasized strength and power to the exclusion of all else, would it look different? Thanks, DB...

By John|2014-01-19T08:34:12-06:00October 16th, 2011|CrossFit Football, Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|19 Comments

Glutamine or Sheep Placenta?

Every time I buy creatine from anywhere they want to sell me glutamine too. Should I buy it? Yes. Also, order some Branch Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs. I like to mix the 5 grams of creatine, 5 grams of glutamine and 10 grams of BCAAs in my pre and post workout shake...

By John|2013-02-03T04:11:28-06:00October 15th, 2011|Supplements, Talk to Me Johnnie, WTF?|19 Comments

Why is he so fast?

Usain Bolt is explains why he is so fast. Listen to what he has to say. Quick Reaction. Drive. Keep Driving. Driving. Driving. Knees up. Shoulders Down. Dorsiflex. Toes up. Plant & Drive. Focus. Stay Focused...

By John|2013-06-03T20:59:40-05:00October 14th, 2011|Mental, Power Athlete, Talk to Me Johnnie|42 Comments

Straps

Olympic shoes? They train barefoot. Belts? They stabilize their core. Clothes? If their mom's garage wasn't on a busy street they would train naked. Straps? Shit, they masturbate with a hook grip. Strength? Depends on who is asking. Condoms? They use a rattlesnake...

By John|2014-06-12T09:49:02-05:00October 14th, 2011|Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|12 Comments

Circus Hands

Keep training. You are on the right track, your friends are the ones who are fucked up. Most raw lifters should be able to deadlift more than they squat. Once you approach your limit on the strength curve, you start to see squat numbers matching the deadlift. But this won't happen until you are so far advanced you won't give a shit about this site...If I come across a raw lifter whose squat is equal or more than his deadlift, I assume he does not pull heavy in training. Or he has very small hands and is best suited to join the circus...

By John|2013-02-03T04:20:23-06:00October 13th, 2011|Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, WTF?|19 Comments

Tarzan or Jane?

I realized many athletes become obsess over weight room numbers. They focus all their attention on their lifts, and forget that the game is played on the field. Rather than improving their skills and technique, their focus shifts towards becoming a weigh room warrior. They become more interested in a 10 lb PR, than increasing their skill...

By John|2013-02-03T04:32:36-06:00October 12th, 2011|Lifting Weights, Talk to Me Johnnie, Training|9 Comments