Horn Strength & Conditioning

Sound On . . This is the stuff that makes online coaching so fun. Good training partners are pretty special. . .... . #startingstrength #onlinecoaching #garagegym #losangeles #rogue See more

Had to write up my new assistant coach for sleeping on the job. . . . #startingstrength #dogsofinstagram #deadlift #gym #losangeles #homegym

Full circle. . I started my gym in my garage in 2013. A year later, I had enough clients to quit my job and move into a brick and mortar space down the street. I ran HS&C in that location for the last six years. Last month, I officially handed the reins over to my good friend and fellow strength coach @coachkelskegts of @gametimestrength and moved my coaching practice back to a newly redesigned garage studio. . COVID did a number on a lot of small businesses. We tried to wea...ther the storm, but it just wasn’t viable. At a certain point, it’s no longer an emotional decision, but more of a simple math problem. . I’ve talked to countless clients over the years that came into the gym devastated, depressed, and scared because they lost their job, and I always told them the same thing, I’ve never met anyone in your shoes that, within three months, didn’t say getting laid off was the best thing that could have happened. . Change is often hard, but almost always good. . Working out of a smaller footprint is forcing me to get creative with my business model again, and I’m beyond excited for the next chapter. . Thank you to every single client that came through our doors and trusted me with their time, attention and money. HS&C could not have existed without your support. . Thank you to my amazing coaching staff (@dpgorman81 , @nessoszast , @jonnyfreshfresh, @spideyfit) for brining your talent, enthusiasm, passion, and energy to the gym every day and making HS&C the amazing community it was. . And thank you to @p1ggy_popp for your incredible design work, branding chops, and for being the best cheerleader a terrified guy with a dream could ask for. . The gym is now in the very capable hands of @coachkelskegts and the @gametimestrength team. I’m excited to watch them grow their business and confident in their ability to provide the same level of service and commitment to their clients that I envisioned when we opened our doors. . Stay tuned. More great things to come! . I’ll see you under the bar. See more

This week on the Post-Workout Podcast, we're joined by these cute kids HS&C client @phoenix_matt and bikini competitor @fitkatemarie. . We'll discuss the sport of bodybuilding, cutting weight for a competition, manipulating water intake, and much more. Plus, we'll cover pre-workout supplements and how to deal with cravings on a strict diet. . Listen now on ITunes or Spotify.... . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #fitspo #bikinicompetitor #strengthtraining See more

On this episode of the Post-Workout Podcast, we sit down with strength coach and registered dietitian Juliette Gonzalez to discuss eating disorders, body image, and the different approaches to working with clients in the gym versus the clinic. Plus, we'll cover tips for successful dieting, overcoming the urge to binge, motivational interviewing, and much more. . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify. . Enjoy the show!... . . . . #startingstrength #thestrengthco #gym #losangeles #nutrition #diet #strengthtraining #registereddietitian @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

On this episode of the Post-Workout Podcast, we bro-down with concert booking agent Darius Sabet. We'll do a deep-dive into the music business and discuss our favorite albums, most memorable concerts, and have a healthy debate about the top frontmen of all time. We're talking bands, back-tweaks, and Beyonce. Enjoy the show! . . . .... #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #concerts #pearljam #gnr #music #podcast @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the HSC Post-Workout Podcast, we chat with actress, comedian, and entrepreneur Laura Max McDonald about online dating, Uber ratings, vintage ski apparel, and the overwhelming dread of being an introvert stuck at a wedding. Plus Dan recounts his harrowing battle with COVID. . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify. . .... . . #startingstrength #podcast #gym #losangeles #radmaxvintage @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

I’ve been doing a lot more online coaching since the COVID shutdown (both of them). I miss being in the gym with my clients, but seeing things like this gives me the feels. Strong dads are pretty special. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #onlinecoaching #garagegym #benchpress

We're back with another relationship-focused episode of the Post-Workout Podcast (we promise to get back to barbell training next time). . This week, we're joined once again by Jen, Annie, and our very special guest, Christine Gorman (Dan's mom). . We'll offer Dan and Annie a few pieces of marriage advice including, understanding attachment styles, arguing with your partner, being specific about what you want, and more. ... . Plus Jen and Paul get some solid online dating tips. . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify. . Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the show. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #podcast #relationships #marriage #dating @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Had to rush Bob to the ER for emergency surgery at 2am. Poor guy got bloat. Hopefully strong dogs are harder to kill and he can come home tomorrow . . : Mia anxiously awaiting her brother’s return . .... . #dogsofinstagram #germanshepherd #westsidegermanshepherdrescue See more

We’re back with a new episode of The Post-Workout Podcast. . This week we deviate from our normal strength-training talk to channel our inner @brenebrown and get a little #vulnerable about relationships, marriage, breakups, and dating. . You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll become a more empathetic person ... Oh, who are we kidding? At the very least, you’ll be entertained.... . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify. . Thanks for tuning. Enjoy the show! . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #relationships #therapy #strengthtraining @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

We took a break from the podcast this week to get the gym back up and running, but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you empty-handed. Let us help you unwind this evening with one of our favorite quarantine cocktails, The Bourbon Renewal: . Dash of bitters . oz of creme de cassis... . oz of simple syrup . 2 oz of bourbon (coach @dpgorman81 uses 4 oz, but he’s extra) . 1 oz of lemon juice . Shake. Serve. Enjoy. It’s like a refreshing bourbon margarita. But beware, they go down a little too easy. . I stumbled upon the BR on a trip to Portland in 2010. H/T to @jeffmorgen for dreaming up this delicious concoction. . . . @startingstrength #gym #postworkoutpodcast #losangeles #coacktails See more

Good deadlifts have a rhythm. In our latest YouTube video, we'll cover the speed and pacing of a proper deadlift setup that will allow you to create a predictable movement pattern and correct any potential errors off the floor. . https://youtu.be/kcLxjiF5UiI . Thanks for watching!... . . . . #startingstrength #deadlift #strengthtraining #powerlifting #gym #losangeles See more

This week on the podcast, we talk to K9 expert Dawit Haile about all things dog training. . We’ll discuss dealing with common behavior problems, setting rules and boundaries in the home, positioning yourself as the pack leader, what it takes to train a dog for personal protection, and much more. . Listen now to The Horn Strength Post-Workout Podcast on iTunes or Spotify.... . Learn more about our guest at @ateamdogtrainingllc . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #K9 #dogtraining #germanshepherd #dogs #dogsofinstagram @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the podcast, we're joined by the Vice President of Global Franchise Operations for UFC Gym Donnie Oliver. . We'll cover how big-box gyms are preparing for a post-pandemic landscape, how to manage personal trainer egos, the future of online fitness, and much more. . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify.... . Enjoy the show! . . . #startingstrength #podcast #strengthtraining #gym #losangeles #americafest See more

Gyms are slowly starting to re-open. As you get back to training, let’s work on perfecting your deadlift setup. . In our latest YouTube video, we’ll show you a simple exercise we use to teach our clients what it feels like to set their back in proper extension. . https://youtu.be/bJAIhzbNlFY... . Thanks to Jason Kelske for introducing us to this useful drill. . . . #startingstrength #deadlift #strengthtraining #powerlifting #gym #losangeles See more

We’re back under the bar on Monday. . . . .... #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #strengthtraining @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the Post-Workout Podcast, Paul and Dan are joined by their better halves, Jen Horn and Annie Chao. Tune in for a spirited, donut-and-whiskey-fueled conversation about what it's like to be in a relationship with a professional strength coach and gym-rat. Plus, we'll discuss some deeply rooted female perceptions around strength training and body image, and we'll take a few questions from everyone's favorite caller, Dan's mom. Enjoy the show! . . Listen on iTunes, S...potify or follow the link in our bio. . . #startingstrength #gym #podcast #losangeles #fitspo #strengthtraining @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the podcast, we’ve got Spider-Man himself! Join us for a discussion with HS&C staff coach and part-time superhero, Saul Cervantes, about how he built his substantial YouTube following and how he supports his strength training with a vegan diet. Plus, we'll take more questions from Dan's mom about Testosterone Replacement Therapy for women, online coaching, and more. Thanks for tuning in! . Listen on iTunes, Spotify or click the link in our bio. . .... . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #podcast #spiderman #vegan #spiderman #strengthtraining #fitspo #marvel @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the HSC Post-Workout Podcast, we drink fancy cocktails with one of our favorite clients, Modestine Mei. We'll discuss relationship dynamics when your partner doesn't work out, what goes into creating the right vibe in a gym, common red flags to watch out for with potentially problematic clients, and much more. . Listen now on iTunes or Spotify. . Thanks for tuning in!... . . . #startingstrength #strengthtraining #cocktails #losangeles #gym @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

This week on the HS&C Post-Workout Podcast we talk to Grant Broggi and Mike Minigell of The Strength Co. about how they've pivoted their business during the pandemic from running two brick and mortar gyms in Orange County to building over 200 home gyms across the country. It's an inspirational story not to be missed. . Listen on iTunes and Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com//the-horn-strength/id1506502752... . . . . #startingstrength #thestrengthco #Marines #homegym #strengthtraining #gymbusiness #entrepreneur #fitspo @ Horn Strength & Conditioning

Earlier this week I gave a talk on The Texas Method for @startingstrength. . We covered the basic setup, common mistakes, transitioning from LP, using TM to prep for a powerlfiting meet and more. I also put up detailed 2, 3 and 4-day templates you can steal and discussed when to use each one. . https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=515898532623169&ref=watch_permalink... . Hope it’s useful! . . . #startingstrength #texasmethod #strengthtraining #powerlifting #programming #gym See more

A reminder that recent birthday boy and SSC Paul Horn will be talking about the infamous Texas Method today at 5pm ET. He'll go over modifications and how to not screw it up. "In-famous is when you're MORE than famous." - Ned Nederlander

Powerlifter, strength coach and all-around good dude @coachkelskegts joins us on this week’s Post-Workout Podcast. . We’ll discuss handling lifters in a meet setting, incorporating testing-days your clients’ training, getting back under the bar after open-heart surgery and much more. . Find it on iTunes or Spotify, or click the link in our bio. Thanks for listening!... . . . #startingstrength #powerlifting #uspa #gym #strengthtraining #fitspo #losangeles #flatrip See more

Are you making this common error? If so you may be sabotaging your squat. Check out our latest YouTube video to learn more. . https://youtu.be/5lbk9MFyVR8 . .... . #startingstrength #squat #strengthtraining #powerlifting #gym #losangeles #fitspo See more

This week, we talk to Andy Baker (@bakerbarbell), co-author of Practical Programming and The Barbell Prescription, about building a successful training business, managing relationships with clients, and protecting your time when you’re self-employed. . We also answer your questions about when to switch to maintenance and stop chasing PRs, getting back under the bar after a long layoff, dieting strategies for losing body-fat, and much more. . Available on iTunes and Spotify.... Or click the link: https://podcasts.apple.com//the-horn-strength/id1506502752 . Thanks for tuning in! . . . #startingstrength #gym #strengthtraining #powerlifting #programming #podcast #andybaker See more

The first episode of our little podcast is now available on iTunes and Spotify. It was a bumpy start, but we made it through. Looking forward to recording our next episode with Andy Baker of @bakerbarbell later this week. https://podcasts.apple.com//the-horn-strength/id1506502752 #startingstrength #podcast #gym #losangeles #strengthtraining #powerlifting

Huge thanks to @thestrengthco team for making this happen for our members. #trainingcontinues. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #fitspo #homegym #garagegym #strengthtraining

Are squats making your elbows ache? Tendonitis is an annoying, frustrating and persistent issue many lifters face. . In our latest video, we’ll talk about the common error that causes tendonitis and show you the four-step approach we use in the gym to alleviate the pain and get our clients back under the bar. . https://youtu.be/Ik17Kb-cnoE... . . . #startingstrength #powerlifting #gym #strengthtraining #rehab #injury #losangeles #squats See more

Today we ripped apart the gym and delivered racks, stands, benches, bars and over 3,000 lbs of weight to our clients’ homes. . Huge thank you to @gpbroggi and his amazing team at @thestrengthco for working around the clock to manufacture stands and benches for us. And to Coach @dpgorman81 for helping with delivery and installation. . It was a long day of driving, hauling, lifting and unloading, but our clients seemed petty grateful to have a way to get back under the bar.... . Hopefully this will be over soon. Until then, as my buddy Grant would say, Training continues! . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #homegym #strengthtraining #fitspo #powerlifting @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

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What are your knees and hips supposed to do in the squat? How do you find the bounce at the bottom? We’ll explain it all in our newest video. . Check out our YouTube channel or click here: https://youtu.be/8WQOgLJ5hVU... . . . #startingstrength #squat #gym #powerlifting #fitness #strength #strengthtraining #losangeles #gym

What goes through your mind between reps four and five? You’re almost finished. You made it to the top. You’re locked out. One more rep to go. Do you talk to Jesus? Do you think about a crazy ex-girlfriend or a boss that pissed you off? Do you promise yourself a nice glass of whiskey? What’s the deal you make with yourself? How do you quiet the inner-bitch? How do you motivate yourself to finish the f$&king set? . Let us know your strategy. . Congrats to David for having a lo...ng conversation with himself and finishing 475x5. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #fitspo #powerlifting #strengthtraining #squats See more

With everyone on lockdown, there are lots of fitness pros posting great at-home workouts to keep you moving while your local gym is closed. . I figured I’d throw out a few book recommendations to help keep your mind in shape too. . These four books transformed my way of thinking about business, entrepreneurship, and life in general. It’s a pretty @sethgodin heavy list, but the guy helped light a fire under my lazy ass too many times to count.... . The Dip will teach you not to quit when things get hard. That’s what most people do. Success is reserved for those that push through. . Do The Work will help you ignore that voice in your head that’s trying to keep you from putting yourself out there and making your dent on the world. . What to do When it’s Your Turn will convince you that playing is safe is actually risky. You have permission to go after that thing that excites you. . This is Marketing outlines a practical strategy and way of thinking about how your bring your work to the world. Who’s it for? What’s it for? . I hope these books help inspire some of you the way they did me. Maybe this period of unplanned downtime can be the moment you decide to start that new project or side-hustle you’ve been dreaming about. . . . #books #business #entrepreneurship #sethgodin #stevenpressfield #thewarofart #motivation @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Mandatory two-week deload for all HSC lifters by executive order of @mayorofla. . Stay healthy. Stay strong.

We’re kicking off a series of new YouTube videos with an updated version of our low-bar shoulder stretch tutorial. . And, for those of you socially distancing yourselves by avoiding the gym, we’ve included two additional stretches you can do at home, without a barbell, to quickly improve your shoulder flexibility and start squatting with less pain. . Check out the Horn Strength YouTube channel or click the link: ... https://youtu.be/X2zDg7RU3TA . . . #startingstrength #squat #strengthtraining #powerlifting #losangeles #gym #lowbarsquat

TMW you have to explain why you put your own quote on the wall of your gym without sounding like a big narcissistic dork. . This was a response to a young lifter on the @startingstrength message boards back in 2014 who said, My major problem is that when the weights start to get heavy, I get scared. . It seemed to resonate with others in the community, so I eventually threw it up on the wall (and was appropriately ridiculed by my clients). ... . Nonetheless, maybe someone out there needs to hear it again as they head into the gym this week. . You embrace the fear. You love it when it feels heavy. You hate variety. You think people who make up bullshit excuses to justify their desire to do something easier are just scared, and you are not one of them. You are a lifter, and you lift heavy things. When you walk into the gym, you look around at all the bros doing arm work and five different chest exercises, and you smile because you know they don't know what you know. Or, maybe they do, but they don't have the balls to stay the course, put more weight on the bar and squat something they're afraid they can't squat. But you do that. You do that every week. You face your fear over and over and over. And sometimes you fail. Sometimes you can't get another rep. But you show up for your next session, and you try again. You stick to your plan. You learn how to fail. You learn how to try again. You learn that it won't kill you. And because you learned that, when life kicks you in the nuts, when your dog dies or your girlfriend dumps you or boss fires you, you can handle it. You can face it and feel it and know that you will get past it. And that, my friend, is more important than how much weight is on the bar. It's supposed to feel heavy. You're supposed to be scared. If you're not, you're not living. . . . #startingstrength #losangeles #gym #fitspo #strengthtraining #motivation See more

David is up to 465x5 on his novice linear progression. Can he make it to 500? . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #squat #sslp #linearprogression

Dave walked in almost exactly one year ago weighing 138lbs and deadlifting 155lbs. . Tonight he was only scheduled to deadlift 400lbs, but, out of fear he might contract the Coronavirus and miss his opportunity to hit 4-plates next week, he decided to just pull 405x5 tonight at a body weight of 166. . I sincerely hope Big Dave doesn’t die next week, but, if he does, at least he’ll have known how proud we all were of him.... . Great job, Dave. Now please go wash your hands. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #deadlift #405 See more

You have to lift, but you don’t have to do it alone. . . . .... #startingstrength #startingstrengthcoach #gym #losangeles #team #powerlifting #strengthtraining See more

Matching morning crew. . . . .... #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #morningcrew #gymfam See more

The logo on our wall says, Ordinary People. Extraordinary Strength, and the lofty mission of this little gym has been to help regular folks build the physical and mental strength they need to go make their mark on the world. . It can be a tough gig some days. Clients get injured, frustrated, divorced, pets die, people lose jobs, etc. As a coach, you absorb a lot of the suffering (you also get to inflict some of it ), and it can wear you down. . But there are also days that... lift your spirits and make you feel fortunate to have a gift to give others. . Today I taught a 57-year-old man how to make himself stronger. He’s preparing to sail around the world by himself. It’s an exciting, challenging, incredibly dangerous voyage, and he needs to be as physically strong as possible to get through it all. . As he walked out the door at the end of our session, he turned to me and said, Thank you for your help. You know you’re part of my team now, right? . In six months he’ll be out in the middle of the ocean using the strength he started developing today to steer a 50ft sailboat past Antarctica. It’s a pretty cool feeling to play a small part in such a big adventure. . I might need to change or slogan: Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Strength. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #sailing #adventure @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Apparently HSC memberships now come with free protein. No more excuses. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #protein #liquidchickens

Please welcome the newest member of the HS&C coaching staff, Saul Cervantes (aka Coach Spiderman). Saul has been a personal trainer since 2013 with a wide-ranging background including gymnastics, bodybuilding, masked crime fighting, and, most recently, barbell training. . He sent me the very modest and professional looking photo you see above, but I went through his Instagram account (@spideyfit) and dug up some better ones. Scroll and enjoy. . Saul is a California gym owner’...s dream. Aside from being an excellent coach, he has sweet abs and he’s on an entirely plant-based diet. I’ve contractually obligated him to field all questions regarding the @gamechangersmovie so I don’t have to talk about it anymore. . We’re very fortunate to have him (and his super-awesome wife that bakes delicious vegan banana bread) as part of our team. . . . . #gym #losangeles #startingstrength #strengthtraining #spiderman #vegan #plantbased #abs @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Just a couple of big dudes nerding-out about barbell training. . . . .... #gym #losangeles #startingstrength #nerds #programming See more

The @roguefitness Echo Bike claimed a few more victims this week. #itsonlyfourminutes . . . .... #gym #losangeles #echobike #startingstrength #strengthtraining #conditioning #roguefitness @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Enjoy your final days of sleeveless glory, folks. I’m back on Monday, and there will be a reckoning. . . . #startingstrength #gym #sleevesaremandatory #rules #nobros

I leave town for one second and the rules go out the window. This is a clear violation of our No sleeveless t-shirts policy. Jeremy, Mod, we need to talk when I get back! . . . .... #startingstrength #gym #nobros @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Find yourself a good training partner. . . . .... #startingstrength #gym #strengthtraining #losangeles #coachchloe #dogsofinstagram @ Horn Strength & Conditioning See more

Coach @dpgorman81 with 520x5 last night. 600 is coming soon ... very soon. . . . #startingstrength #hookgrip #losangeles #gym #deadlift #strengthtraining

David was looking forward to finally hitting 405x5x3 today. Unfortunately, he lost count on his last set and did 6 reps. We’re still proud of him. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #strengthtraining #coachingnotcounting

@modestine is getting very strong. . . . #startingstrength #gym #losangeles #benchpress

You young bucks looking to dethrone Jeremy from his long-held seat atop the PR board better step up your game. The man is coming into 2020 hot and heavy! . . . #startingstrength #texasmethod #rogueheadbandvipershades

Audrey has been killing it lately! . #Repost @audrey.g.friedman_the_rd with @get_repost One week post meet and 10 pounds more on the bar . After my third deadlift attempt at 260, I was convinced that I actually could have done more (went up fast). So here is to setting the record straight with this week’s 270 pound PR! #weightsandplatesdietitian #startingstrength #rdsthatlift

The HSC holiday party approaches. It’s going to be a good one!

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Big Jeremy testing a new 1RM (415) before the holiday break. #texasmethod #startingstrength #benchpress