The NEW Website/Blog is up and Running!

Hey Everyone,

I will no longer be posting here. My new website/blog is up and running. You can access it here : http://www.ChaseKarnes.com.

So be sure to change your feeds, favorites, etc. to the new link!

There is still a lot of things I plan to add, etc. so it's still a work in progress.

See you there!

Like REESE'S?

I am a big fan of REESE'S peanut butter cups. Something about mixing chocolate and peanut butter is great! So with Reese's in mind I have came up with this shake to combine the great chocolate and peanut butter taste. The best part this shake gives you a high dose of protein and some healthy fats.

Give it a try and then let me know what you think in the comments down below!

"Building a Monster Set of Legs" Article

This post is going to be short and sweet.

If you want, check out my article titled "Building a Monster Set of Legs” on WannaBeBig.com.

Metabolic Monday

Have you ever tried a barbell complex?

If you have you understand they are intense. If you haven’t you need to give one a try. The one in the video above is one of my favorites. I use it personally for my own conditioning/fat loss and also use it with many clients. I have used it with clients for wrestling conditioning, Jiu-Jitsu conditioning, powerlifting conditioning and fat loss. It seems to always do the job. It is a lot more fun (in a sick way) than traditional cardio and doesn’t take that long at all.

It is a killer complex and I highly recommend you give it a try. Perform it after a training session for a great finisher or on a day by itself. I also suggest you start light, such as an empty bar.

Once you give it a try give me some feedback on what you think below!

Also, post your favorite barbell complex below!

Lunch Break Training

The video above is a little footage from todays training session. If you want to see the journal from the whole session click here.

On a side note, I got an invited to compete in a strongman competition next Saturday in Memphis, TN. It is apparently at a CrossFit gym that is having a grand opening. As of now I plan on going and it should be a good time!

Basic Shoulder Warm Up

If you are looking for a simple, effective shoulder warm up I have found the one above to work great. Use it after your normal warm up routine. I always use this warm up after my dynamic warm up/foam rolling. I have bench pressed 360 pounds (raw), log pressed 300, push pressed 285 and my shoulders have remained healthy and feel great. Use very light weight and perform 1 x 10 reps on each movement in a controlled fashion. By the end your shoulders will be good to go and ready for some heavy pressing, etc.

To re-cap:
A1. DB lateral raises x 10
A2. DB front raises x 10
A3. Scaption x 10
A4. DB shrugs x 10
A5. Face pulls x 10

Go through without resting between each movement. Use light weight. I use a 5 lb DB for the raises/scaption, 30 lb DBs on shrugs and 30 for face pulls.


Give it a try and let me know what you think!

I'm Behind!

Speaking of Vacation – Cancun ’05! Me with a shaved head, front and center!

Lately I have been slacking in the blog post department. I apologize for that. I have been very busy. Besides training my regular clients 40+ hours a week, training myself, and spending time with my wife I have a lot of other stuff going on. Currently I am working on a up coming presentation I will be presenting for staff at a local chiropractic office, I am working on a newly formatted blog, I am reading/watching Assess and Correct, Teaching The Olympic Lifts DVD, Think and Grow Rich (for the second time), Joe Defranco’s “Built Like a Badass” , and I am studying for my CSCS. I also have 6 new books here on my desk I want to start reading once I get some of the other stuff done. I also have a couple cool projects in the works. On top of this I am making plans for the seminars/clinics/summits I plan to attend this year, all the NAS Strongman competitions I plan to compete in, Oh and the 4 weddings in the month of June I have to attend (Looks like June is booked!). Also have to fit a vacation in (thinking Jamaica again!)

On the same note, everything is going great! I love keeping busy and working on things. And I plan on getting back to at least 2 quality blog post a week (and some random YouTube videos, etc. for some filler when I’m running behind). So don’t stop checking in! Leave me some comments below if there is anything you want blogged about in the near future! What do YOU want?