Purposeful Strength

02/05/2026

Men's Journal Asked Me About Triceps...

I was fortunate to have built a relationship with a few writers at Men’s Journal in 2025, so much so, they reached out and asked for my opinion on an updated article to kick off 2026!

02/03/2026

Start Here If You're Worried About Your Back: The Handcuff Hinge

If you’re new to deadlifting — or you’ve hesitated because of past back soreness — there’s one movement you should master before you ever load a barbell: the handcuff hinge . This drill teaches you how to hinge at your hips — the fundamental pattern behind safe, strong deadlifting — wh...

02/01/2026

Triceps? Arms? I’m in.

A massive thank you to for thinking of me! Always happy to help, and it’s always fun to get the Google Alert that your name is on the internet 🙌🏻

➡️linked up in my story if you want to read the full article!

01/27/2026

How to Improve Balance in Lunges (Hint: It’s Easier Than You Think)

If lunges make you feel wobbly, awkward, or like you’re one bad rep away from tipping over, you’re not alone. Balance is one of the biggest barriers people run into with lunges and split squats, and it often has nothing to do with leg strength. More often, it’s a confidence and positioning iss...

01/18/2026

GLP-1 Use Explained: Medical Necessity, Metabolic Health, and More Than Weight Loss

In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have become one of the most talked-about tools in modern medicine. Too often, however, the conversation gets flattened into a single, dismissive phrase: “weight-loss drugs.” That framing misses the point and, more importantly, it misses the people. For ma...

01/15/2026

This morning I had the opportunity to read to Emerson’s Pre-K class. If you’re a parent of young kids…go read to their class. The whole experience is amazing.

And always remember, you’re never too young to learn how to be a Jedi 💪🏻

01/13/2026

The Stretch Everyone Skips (But Shouldn’t)

If your low back has been sending passive-aggressive emails or your IT band feels like it’s been shrink-wrapped, allow me to introduce one of the most underrated feel-good moves out there: the Standing Lateral Line Stretch .

01/13/2026

01/05/2026

From 5k to 50miles, was with me for all the miles in 2025 and I’m stoked to be a Maple Ambassador in 2026 🙌🏻

01/03/2026

14 weeks out and PR chasin’ 🏃‍♂️💨

2x40minutes at my goal pace for this race. Looking forward to getting outside on some hills later in this prep, but for now I’ll enjoy the treadmill and a warm gym 😅

01/02/2026

Am I a gym dad?

It’s been 2026 for a minute and the internet is up 1-0 😂