Strength Standards

I always like having a goal to work toward, so here are the strength standards that you should aim toward on my programs. Some people will undoubtedly complain and say that these are too difficult, and that’s because we live in a culture accustomed to instant...

The Iron Laws of The Gym

Many of these will likely turn into their own post one day. Accept the following as unalterable laws of the jungle: Lifting is more mental than it is physicalThere is no shortcut. Stop looking for hacks and quick fixesDo not take advice from anybody who has not...

What This Site is About

First and foremost, this site is about strength training. My goal is to teach you everything you need to know to sustainably get in better shape than 99% of the population. It doesn’t matter where you’re starting or if you’ve ever even touch a...
Behind the Name

Behind the Name

I spent a long time thinking of a name for this blog, finally arriving on Day One Strength. There are two parts to the name: Day One Day one refers to a mentality. It’s the idea that we should strive to bring the same level of drive every day that we brought on...