Jefferson - sounds like a nice set up, I don't have quite as much gear but I have made similar choices. I'm debating getting the reverse hyper, would be interested to hear what others experience with this has been.

While I don't take everything poliquin says as gospel ( he comes off as a bit conceited and sometimes sees things in black and white) I do respect his 40 years or so of dedication to strength training. I am reading his poliquin principles book (more focused to body building, but also strength focuse...

J-madd - nice commentary. while the swing is not great for me, I'm sure it may vary by person. Poliquin also dissed goblet squats in same conversation as they are limited by rhomboid strength. While that is true, disagree w him as I look at that exercise as more a SE and mobility focused move, that ...

I happened to listen to this same podcast recently - and I kind of agree with poliquin. From my own experience, I do agree that technique is key with Kb swings in loading the hips rather than lower back. However, Even with close attention to form, I do feel that I strain my back more often with swin...

Would add my encouragement to anyone considering adding meditation or mindfulness practice. I am about 1 year in, definitively feel a benefit. Eventually the mindset will hopefully carry over to more of daily activities - ahnold (governator) has talked about initially formally meditating then eventu...