When we train hard, we breakdown our muscles. Muscles need nutrients fast in order to build back stronger for next time. This “repair” needs to take place no later than 20 minutes after the workout session. A huge sense of urgency should be felt when you rack the bar after your last set. Your mission of finding a post-workout meal begins.
But what should you eat?
Research shows that the following combination to be the best:

Listen up Muchachos…Tyler hates, I mean HATES Lat Pulldowns.
I warn you – don’t let him catch you doing a set of Lat Pulldowns when he’s around – Big man will get more red than normal and have put the “Hulk Clap!” on your face! LOL
PS – Pick up some bands here

Josh explains how to easily make a sandbag for a simple-but-vicious workout tool. This falls in the “odd lifts” category because it is nontraditional in nature and works more muscles than traditional methods. Sandbags are used in strongman training as well and forces the whole body to work at once…trust me – it’s no joke.

I tell you what, we have some educated followers in our tribe. We had a 14-year-old young athlete ask about how to train their transvers abdominis, that’s awesome! You guys are great, keep coming with the questions and we will try to keep up.
Enjoy:

PS – Can you tell what hardware store Tyler’s father-in-law runs? Hmm…

1. Get Better Every Day – Become a better student, sibling, son/daughter, person, athlete, person of faith, friend every single day.

2. Make those around you better every day – Become a leader in all you do. Motivate your teammates by treating them like this was your last day on earth. Character is said to be how you treat those who cannot do anything for you.

3. Workout with friends and family – Convince your mom or dad to workout with you once a week. Do it in your basement, outside or in the living room. It’s fun, they probably need the exercise, and it will serve as quality family time. Here is what I did today with Tyler, my wife Aimee and my mom, Mimi:

4. Hug your family members on a constant basis and tell them you appreciate and love them.

5. Pursue positive goals and relationships over objects and money.

6. Understand that you are in charge and resposible for the mood you are in, every second of every day.