Source 1 Martial Arts and Fitness

I usually go for vibrant colors when posting pix from the gym on IG. I’ve opted for B&W because it is reminiscent of the past. After serious deliberation I have decided to close Source 1 Martial Arts and Fitness. The constant uncertainty from our elected officials on whether I could run my nonessential business simply made staying open an impossibility. I’m sure many other small business owners and gym/martial arts schools in particular are in the same boat. I wish them muc...h luck and success. For those of you who enjoy training with me, do not worry, I will not stop coaching. After 25 years it’s just part of who I am. I will move away from the brick and mortar onto online programming and private training. The saying on the wall of my gym is, Pain is part of life. Misery is optional. I am saddened that this great gym has been forced to close by the one size fits all approach forced upon us by elected officials, but I am thrilled that my gym had an outstanding student base that was as varied a crossection of society as any gym on the planet. Many students had different goals but were all drawn together by a shared mindset of simply doing the work. Come in. Have fun. Do the work. It doesn’t have to be any harder than that. I would like to thank my amazing students, it has been an honor to train you. And to my staff it was an honor to see you all grow as coaches. I wish it would have gone on for longer but I thank you for an amazing few years. Stay strong, my friends!!! (My apologies that I don’t have pix of everyone. And new IG handle coming soon!) See more

The Kettlebell Arm Bar. Improves, Mobility & Stability of shoulder, thoracic mobility, Improve Overhead lockout. Open up the anterior portions of the shoulder. Improve your proprioceptive awareness. If you train bells, try adding this to your warmup or activation series before pressing.

Work your back, grip, arms, core and mind with the pull-up! There are many variations but the common and minimal points of performance are: Start hanging on the bar with arms fully extended and then pull yourself over till you chin clears the bar.

Don’t listen to them & don’t forget today is Pump Day so get to gym and swing, press, DL Bench or squat that iron!!!

The Hard Style Plank is an excellent exercise to build total strength, improve posture, understand the principles of tension. Also a great way to teach breathing behind the shield. It teaches the athlete to get tight and connected with their body. Performing the Hard Style Plank -Assume the plank position. -Feet shoulder width apart... -Elbows under shoulders -White Knuckle fits Think Pushing your feet through a wall and pulling your elbows to your toes at the same time. Keep everything tight, breath shallow See more

Weekend here I come...but not before I BEAST!

SLDL are a really strength builder. Activates OVER 600 muscles at once! Promotes synergy between the hip hinge movement, core and shoulders. Works your balance, strength and stability. Improves your mobility and posture.

Happy Friday y’all!

The weekend is coming... Don’t undo your gains this week just cause it’s the weekend! What will you do to keep the gains coming this weekend?

When life gets tough, put on your boxing gloves

#tbt StrongFirst Tactical Strength Challenge 2019 Nothing stops the strong & brave! #source1maf #strongfirst #tsc #tsc2019 #strengthhasagreayerpurpose #whatareyoutrainingfor

Mobility is more important than ever. With all the extra sitting, your muscles need extra love. Get the blood pumping, stretch and mobilize 10-15min a day at the least.