Why I Like Walking and Short Hair

mar 22 feature blog

Here’s my latest video blog.  Today I talk about why I absolutely LOVE walking and why I also like (not love, but really like:) short hair. And if all goes as planned, this video is in HD, Baby, YEAH! That way you can see how my nostrils appear exceedingly large…or maybe they are? Oh, I [...]

A GREAT Pre-exhaust Superset for Back!

Now THAT is a WIDE back!

Not too long ago I designed a new workout for one of my coaching clients who’s a competitive bodybuilder.  He already has a really good back, but he’s also at a pretty high level of competition and therefore has to go toe-to-toe (or back-to-back) with some guys that have GREAT backs! So to help him [...]

3 Ways to Bring Up a Lagging Body Part

Make sure to put 'rest & recuperation' on your calendar.

Short of maybe Flex Wheeler at the ’93 Arnold Classic, every single one of us has at least one weak body part.  But the question remains – what is the best way to bring up a lagging body part? The truth is, there is no one single best way.  That’s the bad news, but the [...]

Paris Pippillion and Dr Clay: Bummed at the NPC Nationals

Paris Pippillion front double biceps pose at 2009 NPC Nationals

I just got back from the 2009 NPC Nationals Bodybuilding (and Figure and Bikini) Championship which was held in Hollywood, Florida – just south of Ft. Lauderdale for those geographically inquisitive among you. Although I do often go to shows for fun, I was on a mission this time around – a mission to help [...]

Tips for Re-finding Your Motivation

man atop mountain

Tony Robbins often mentions how people have to get “fed up” before they are motivated enough and truly ready to make a change.  So the question is…are you fed up? If you haven’t exercised in a while and find it tough to get going, realize that you are suffering from what we exercise science nerds [...]