Hokay so, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but if there's one thing I could talk about all day, it's the deadlift.

I know, you're surprised.  But seriously, the deadlift is unparalleled in creating strength, preparing you for life, and making people like you (it's true).

In fact, I'm a firm believer that everyone needs to do some form of deadlifting regularly.  Does this mean conventional deadlifts for Grandma?  Well, not exactly.

Did you have a good weekend?  Well, I had a great one.

Why?  Well, besides hitting a new deadlift PR, and winning my March Madness bracket, I was fortunate to  reach one of my 2014 goals: overhead pressing 200 pounds.

Granted, it was probably the lowest hanging fruit of my four 2014 goals, but it feels great to get it off my chest (both figuratively and literally).  And, having done it at a bodyweight of 193 pounds, it can safely be said that I pimp walked my way out of the gym.

1. I'd like to start off today's post by wishing everyone a happy April.  It appears as if we've been rescued from the doldrums of winter, and the sun has been shining the past two mornings here in New England.  In fact, I thought I heard a bird singing when I woke up this morning....but realized it was just a homeless person outside of my apartment.  

True story.

In most parts of my profession, you can probably label me a "Boyle" guy.  

What does that mean?  Well, usually that means you have a penchant for single leg work, but I like to think it also applies to several other areas - one being that you're not afraid to admit when you're wrong.

Mike Boyle has famously changed his opinion on a ton of exercises and philosophies, and for that reason, he tends to catch a lot of flak.  But, if you got cojones, and are truly forward thinking, then you shouldn't be afraid to admit when you're wrong.  After all, I look at programs I wrote 6 months ago and think "what in the heck was I thinking?"  

Nutrition is not always that complicated, we just tend to make it that way.

What do I mean? I'll let you in on a secret: in the dieting world, everything works.

You heard me correctly.  Everything does, and can, work.  

Heard about a new juice cleanse?  Yes, that can work, but you may hate life as a consequence. Paleo?  That can work too, but not if you love bread.  You can even make up your own diet that consists of only protein shakes, sardines, and soup....but your hangry (hungry+angry) temper may rub some people the wrong way.