Gavin provides us with our topic for musing today. You recently invited the readers of this blog to engage in more counter discussion of positions you have taken (to paraphrase you). Not your first time, and not surprising to anybody that frequents the KL. I think your mind would spin out of control if you went a day without a challenge, a task to conquer. Have you ever … [Read more…]

Diving right in with Chris’ question: Did you ever regret anything you did during a “bench clearing brawl” as its called (but not accurately worded in most cases). It’s easy to get carried away in the heat of the moment, but do you believe that in those instances in your career you were truly backing up your teammates? Interesting question for this blog, Chris. As you alluded … [Read more…]

Welcome to the 25th edition of our weekly open thread. Let’s get started.Zach opens:Do you have alternative exercises that fit into the 5×5 if you don’t have access to a squat rack or bench? For various reasons, the only gym I can get to has a handful of machines and free weights (limited to 50lbs), but I still want to get the same benefits as the traditional 5×5 with … [Read more…]

After yesterday’s interlude, we return to our weekly open thread.Chris: Maybe you’re not aware of it as you breathe in the warm fresh ocean air of Malibu or bask in sun of the Dominican, but here in New England we have been buried with about 8 feet of snow during the last month. For those of us that shovel, how should we factor it in with our 5×5’s and with rest? Leading … [Read more…]

Welcome to our open thread. Charles dives right in with a question about the “training mask.” Hey Kap,Is there any training tools you like to use? Ever heard of the “Training Mask”/ thoughts, opinion?Big fan of your blog!-Charles Charles,You may be less of a fan after you read my reply. That’s a risk I’m willing to take.When I hit search, I held my breath. … [Read more…]