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26 Truths About….March 9, 2010 on 8:46 pm | In Strength Training | 52 CommentsLet’s lighten things up and get to a semi serious post. The truth is, I have a few things to get off my chest. 1. The truth is….those fingerless gloves look ridiculous…always. 2. The truth is….squats are an awesome lift. 3. The truth is….Bulgarian split squats are also awesome. 4. The truth is…curling should not be an Olympic sport… 5. The truth is….I’ll let curling be an Olympic sport if the agree never to make it a Wii game…too late. 6. The truth is….I would be NOWHERE without the support of the Synergy Readers. 7. The truth is….I was able to fill out Elitefts’ entire Arnold Bingo card in about 5 minutes on Saturday.
8. The truth is….If you come to me and say “I just need speed training” chances are you are too weak. 9. The truth is….If you come to me and say “I just want to lift and get strong” chances are you are too slow. 10. The truth is…If it was easy everyone would do it. 11. The truth is….If your primary exercise involves a ball of any sort, you probably need a new program. 12. The truth is….If you whip out that skinny man 6 pack, my athletes will be leaving with your girl.
13. The truth is….taking a picture of yourself in the mirror with your shirt pulled up, and you can still see the camera = weak. 14. The truth is….I love NFL combine numbers as much as the next guy, but how often does it actual equal the best football player? 15. The truth is….I would never be an MMA fighter. As soon as someone pulled my head down and kneed me in the face I’d be tapping. That’s just messed up.
16. The truth is….when I was younger I got my teeth stuck in a basketball net while dunking and got them pulled out. 17. The truth is….that’s just really weird. 18. The truth is….bad trainers don’t piss me off, but close minded trainers do. 19. The truth is….I was the best Golden Eye player ever on N64…Not sure if that was a good thing… 20. The truth is….looking for a trick to improve your lifts? Get stronger. 21. The truth is….the Garbage Can Lid workout is one of the videos I am most proud of. 22. The truth is….I watched the first season of the Real Housewives of Orange County..What of it?! 23. The truth is….I tear up during almost every sport movie, but sports are one of the only avenues where the real story is better than the Hollywood version. (errr, my allergies flair up….a bug in my eye or something..) 24. The truth is….I HATE text messaging. 25. The truth is….I am a lot of things, but one I am definitely a real person. I read your comments, emails, and even talk to many of you on the phone. That’s awesome for me. 26. The truth is….I want you to comment on your truth(s) POST UP YOUR TRUTH IN THE COMMENT!I’d like to get up over 50 total truths! I went over half way, add yours. - Joe Hashey, CSCS - PS. The truth is, the feedback on Bull Strength and Bull Strength Conditioning is pushing me come back out of my declared manual retirement earlier… PPS. The truth is – I’m going to hook up all my subscribers again soon. Make sure you get on the newsletter below for your bonuses.
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truth is another good article…and the truth is…all the quick fixes that people want make me mad as hell…if nothing else…what happened to competition…with yourself or others
Comment by bryan childers — March 9, 2010 #
Thanks bryan – good point about quick fixes!
Thanks for #27!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 9, 2010 #
1. The truth is…YOU and I will NEVER be strong enough.
2. The truth is…nor will we ever be fast enough
3. The truth is…deadlifting is ADDICTIVE…well at least for me.
4. The truth is…you can bench an altima and squat a dump truck but if you can’t outperform the competition you’re lame.
5. The truth is…buying every article of clothing from westside barbell will NOT make you suat 900lbs…
6. The truth is…Matt Kroc is a freaking beast
7. The truth is…doing 500 squats and 300 push ups does not ensure you will overpower another wrestler, out-punch a boxer in the 11th round, or does it mean you are going to win the Ironman
8. The truth is…synergy athletics is a great site! seriously, Joe is a real stand up and down to earth guy.
9. The truth is…4 months of p90x is not going to make you a bad ass in the ring…just one in the privacy of your own living room.
10. The truth is…next to elitefts.com, craigslist is my choice for strength equiptment
Comment by Isaac Ola — March 9, 2010 #
The truth is that Joe Hashey is a class act and a first rate strength coach/performance enhancement specialist.
The truth is that there is rarely right or wrong, only “situational correctness.”
Comment by TJ — March 9, 2010 #
truth is I didn’t think you could improve joe’s list but Isaac did. Truth is… do what you know is right. (stolen from my kid’s first grade teacher)
Comment by phil — March 9, 2010 #
Thanks TJ and Ola for the shoutouts!
Isaac – I was standing at the strongman comp with Joe Kenn on Saturday and he tapped me on the shoulder and pointed to a guy saying “How pissed would Louie be right now?” It was a dude with 0 muscle, a chin strap beard, aviator sun glasses, cut off cargos and sandals……and a westside shirt!
Oh well!
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Phil – thanks for adding on! Teachers do bring some good sayings. One teacher (I know this isn’t his always brings the….
Truth is….Character is who you are when no one is looking.
Ain’t that the truth!
Joe
PS. I think we are up to 40 already with Isaac chipping in 10!
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is, wrestling is a really really hard sport.
Comment by T-Bone — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is if you want to train you will train. No ailment or diseases will stop you. You just need to find a different way.
Comment by Brian — March 10, 2010 #
Brian – that’s 100% truth!
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
My 12 cents:
The truth is:
Training hard won’t kill you.
No one trains as hard as they can…there is always “something” left.
Some people whine way too much. (If you whine at all it’s too much.)
Not all trainers are created equal (neither are all doctors, therapists, etc)
Most doctors/physical therapists/athletic trainers don’t know how to train for performance.
Many people have way too many excuses.
Many gym owner/trainers don’t care about the client as an individual.
Many clients want miracles.
Miracles don’t exist in the gym.
The amount of time spent in the gym does not equal increased performance.
People don’t read enough.
People don’t spend enough time becoming better people.
Comment by Bill Jones — March 10, 2010 #
Truth is….curling is awesome. Ihatechyu.
Comment by Dave — March 10, 2010 #
Truth is… That if everyone else is doing it, you should have second thoughts about doing it.
Comment by Gabe — March 10, 2010 #
Bill very true (unless its me trying your 500 burpee challenge!)
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Haha, it looks like a fun backyard bbq game Dave, if you live on a frozen lake. However, I’ll concede curling, if you can admit that Wii curling just isn’t right.
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Gabe – true, especially if we are following their lead and being one of the most obese countries in the world!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
I will go with you on the whole Wii curling part. However, I did grow up on a frozen lake. Well, in a house actually, but it was lakefront property. You get the point.
Comment by Dave — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is…train to not suck at life.
The truth is…Crossfit is the ability to do what life demands.
The truth is…our nation’s phys ed programs suck.
The truth is…our nation’s leaders are largely at fault for our obesity epidemic.
The truth is…the way you do anything is the way you do everything.
The truth is…Grow Stronger!
The truth is…You get me fired up!
Comment by Stephen — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is…I like most of Crossfit, but today’s WOD makes me scratch my head:
Ten rounds for time of:
135 pound Deadlift, 15 reps
15 push-ups
150 deads??? There will be many sore backs…
#14 is very true Joe. Outside of Chris Johnson and Dieon Sanders I can’t think of any best 40s = best player.
Comment by JR — March 10, 2010 #
Sucking at life seems to be spreading lately. How many truths are we up to? I’ll count it up – gettings close to the goal!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Wow, just recounted and guys are bringing THE TRUTH!
67 Truths so far.
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is, an injury doesnt make you quit training, it just makes you train smarter.
The truth is, being small shouldn’t stop you, if anything it should motivate you.
The truth is, females need to change the way they think about strength.
Comment by Crystal — March 10, 2010 #
JR,
On September 8,09 I did Deadlifts for 100 reps at bodyweight (170 lbs)at age 60 in 17 minutes.
And I felt great!
Oh, by the way, no sore back. Just completely energized.
Comment by Stephen — March 10, 2010 #
Oh, yes.
With all respect to our friend, Zach Even-Esh:
The truth is…We need to stop the “Pussification of America.”
Comment by Stephen — March 10, 2010 #
Crystal – right on! There are three women that email me regularly from this site and just dominate in their workouts. However, like you said:
The truth is, females need to change the way they think about strength.
3 isn’t a large number! I always enjoy hearing from women in the community that get appropriate strength training workouts in.
Thanks for the comment Crystal,
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Ha – Z would be proud of you spreading the good work Stephen!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Stephen,
Then that makes you my hero!
JR
Comment by JR — March 10, 2010 #
Truth is I am subscribed to a ton of newsletters that I have sent to my old email address and this is the only one I read on a regular basis because of the real factor. Thanks for being a real person.
Truth is, I’ve been doing the Bulgarian split squats myself and i think it is best as my left leg seems weaker than my right due to past injury. Thanks for the tip.
Comment by Rhea Morales — March 10, 2010 #
truth is…i need to get off my ass and do it! i aint getting any younger.!
Comment by maxwell thompson — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is… the bingo card made me laugh inappropriately out loud.
The truth is… I will definitely be reading more newsletter from synergy.
Comment by Brandon — March 10, 2010 #
Max – well said!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Thanks Brandon! Of course I give credit to the guys at Elitefts for putting it out – but I certainly spent about 5 minutes filling out the entire thing at the Arnold!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Rhea – you are the man! Thanks for participating and commenting (including on FB – much appreciated!)
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is – I train in my basement and my dog is my training partner. While he never talks during a set or ruins my concentration, he’s a terrible spotter
The truth is – People think it’s weird when I tell them I carry around heavy stones. Personally, I think it’s odd that they don’t.
The truth is – At 39 yrs old, I’m the strongest I’ve ever been in my life. And that ain’t not too bad.
Comment by Brian — March 10, 2010 #
truth is….the limiting factor of physical strength for MANY is their mental strength.
truth is….the prowler separates boys from men, girls from women, weak from strong…
truth is….Joe is SPOT ON with skinny kids whipping out their 6pack abs and shredded 10″ pipes. Go lift a stone.
Truth is…..can your exercisefor a primary muscle involve a ball if it is made of cement, 16″+ diameter and weighs 200lbs+?
truth is…..most people would get dramatically better results if they gave a shit about their nutrition.
Truth is….. if you plan on just “going” to the gym or “showing up” for a training session, you may as well stay home. Going through the motions is a waste of time for everyone involved.
Truth is…many adolescents mature around 15-18 years; an ideal age to refine sport specific motor skills and speed, strength, etc…..parents should spend more time having their kids train with Joe Hash and less time complaining their kid was pop-warner MVP and should be starting, blah blah blah
Truth is….bad trainers AND closed minded trainers piss me off.
Truth is…..Coaches like Hashey, SMitty, and Cressey inspire me to be a better coach and trainer.
Truth is……There are WAYYYYYY too many certifications out there.
Truth is….people (clients) need to stop bitching about knurling on bars and attachments; its there for a reason!
Truth is…..That still doesnt mean you can wear fingerless gloves.
Truth is…..I HATE when trainers/gyms “guarantee” results or certain weight loss. Results are EARNED, NOTHING is guaranteed.
Truth is….People really need to warm up more before heavy lifting. Too many stupid injuries from lack of being prepared…
Truth is…. http://www.elitefts.com is one of my favorite places to spend my hard earned cash.
Truth is….I have way too much to say….
Comment by Ari Selig, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Ari – thanks for chiming in and the kind words!
This one is right on – “Truth is……There are WAYYYYYY too many certifications out there.”
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 10, 2010 #
Not only that but the old cscs was what like 275 or so? Some of these certs are 2,000+? CHeapens the concept as a whole.
Comment by Ari Selig — March 10, 2010 #
The truth is… I thought curling was not a sport.
The truth is… I actually enjoyed watching curling during the olympics.
The truth is… I am sick of athletes doing bodybuilding routines.
The truth is… I am sick of athletes who think doing a bodybuilding routine will make them better at their sport.
The truth is… I just joined a fitness center.
The truth is… actually one of my client paid for my membership in this fitness center.
The truth is… there is no squat rack and lots of rules in that fitness center.
The truth is… my kid thought the prowler was a bike.
The truth is… people think I am crazy when they see me pushing the prowler or dragging the sled in the neighorhood.
The truth is… my clients think I am crazy having then dragging a sled or pushing the prowler.
The truth is… I love when people think I am crazy when they see me training.
The truth is… I love when young kids come to me for training advice.
The truth is… I love to see new followers on Twitter and subscribers on my YouTube channel.
The truth is… Louis Simmons and Dave Tate changed my way of training.
The truth is… Raising the Bar inspires me.
The truth is… synergy-athletics is a great web site.
The truth is… I am going to change Japanese athletes’ way of training.
The truth is… sumo wrestlers are pure athletes.
The truth is… sumo wrestlers have more endurance, speed and are stronger than you think.
The truth is… sumo wrestlers are more flexible than most of the athletes I’ve trained.
The truth is… I love sumo! (haven’t you notice?)
The truth is… I just can’t stop doing this “The truth is…”
…
Comment by Nico — March 10, 2010 #
truth is…. can’t wait for the snow to melt, so I can abuse the terrain with the likes of wood, metal, and rubber, in all it’s crazy varieties.
truth is…. these lypozene people make me ashamed to call myself “human”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1711t9dUxh4
truth is… the human spirit is alive and well in the strength community, and sites/boards like this are refreshing and motivating.
truth is… Bill Jones (above) definitely knows the TRUTH. (i second all of his points)
truth is… my success is limited only by my imagination, but my progress is limited only by the hot girl in those tight pants.
truth is….. I wish I was exposed to this community earlier.
truth is….. although we are human, most of us train like hamsters on a wheel.
truth is….. gyms that play top 40 and pop music suck! How do you expect me to beat my deadlift record listening to Tina Turner….yes, Tina f*cking Turner.
truth is…. “welcome home” by Coheed and Cambria makes me lift harder….. until the dude starts singing.
truth is…. no supplement can ever make up for shitty work ethic.
truth is…… NFL off-season is painful…. but adds an extra day to my training schedule.
truth is…. it becomes apparent very quickly who’s going to be dedicated and stick out a program, and who’s gonna shy away from the tough stuff and call it a day.
truth is….. working out with nothing but rope and a garbage can lid is pretty badass, and I wish I had thought of it myself …Great job Joe.
Comment by Ryan — March 11, 2010 #
BAM – truth is…. no supplement can ever make up for shitty work ethic. – nailed it Ryan!
Thanks for joining the community. If you liked the garbage can lid workout – wait until you see what we do with two frisbees! haha
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 11, 2010 #
Nico – I’m glad you had fun doing it!
We have to be up to around 100 now! I’ll have to count them up later.
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 11, 2010 #
The truth is that a voyage of 1000 miles starts with the first step, and for most people, that’s where it ends….
Comment by Lew Cottell — March 11, 2010 #
Sounds like new years resolution time of year Lew! Well said.
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 11, 2010 #
The truth is…. people don’t want to hear the truth.
The truth is…. if being strong were easy, there would be alot more strong people in this world.
The truth is…. If you train with your head and your heart, you can accomplish anything.
The truth is…. I train like my life depends on it, because it does!
Comment by Rich — March 11, 2010 #
truth is-spending your time at a gym doing dumbell exercises on a stability ball is straight stupid
truth is- hard work is coming home from a construction job,then hitting a few squats,deads or heavy overhead presses,then cooking dinner for the family,then spend time with the kid,then listen to the wife complain,then make her feel better,then do it again the next day.
Comment by richie — March 11, 2010 #
“You can bend it and twist it… You can misuse and abuse it… But even God cannot change the Truth.”
Comment by maxwell thompson — March 11, 2010 #
TRUTH IS: The strength world goes round and round but the basics always rule the strength world….it’s time to squat!
Comment by Jerry Shreck — March 15, 2010 #
Ha Jerry – gotta stay with the basics!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — March 15, 2010 #
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good stuff, I love it.
Comment by todd — April 16, 2010 #
truth is… it takes time to look great
truth is… there is no contest at the gym only at shows
Comment by Don — April 16, 2010 #
Don – great point. Takes time to look AND lift great. New guys should know that!
Joe
Comment by Admin: Joe Hashey, CSCS — April 16, 2010 #