Workout
My workout routine.
I've been training since before I enlisted in 2013. Seven years in the Navy forced me to make fitness a way of life, and eight years of documenting it on YouTube forced me to get honest about what actually works. Here's what my training looks like today.
The Philosophy
Train for capability, not aesthetics.
If I had to sum up my approach to training in one line, it's this: I want to be able to do hard things for the rest of my life. The aesthetics are a side effect. The goal is capability. That means getting stronger on the big lifts, moving well under load, holding my cardio, and being ready if a hike turns into a run or a friend needs help moving a couch.
The Split
Hybrid, not specialist.
Most weeks I run a 4-to-5 day upper/lower or push/pull/legs rotation with two aerobic days layered in. I cycle between strength blocks (heavy, low rep), hypertrophy blocks (moderate weight, 8–12), and conditioning blocks (higher rep circuits, odd-object work). The variety keeps me from overcooking any one system.
Follow along on Instagram.
Real-time training content lives on my Instagram. You'll see the actual sessions, form breakdowns, programming notes, and the gym gear I'm currently using. It's the most accurate day-to-day look at how I train.
Training questions I get the most.
- What's my training split?
- I run a hybrid split that blends traditional strength work with conditioning. Most weeks it's a 4-to-5 day upper/lower or push/pull/legs rotation, plus two aerobic days (runs, rucks, or swims). I train for capability, not aesthetics.
- Do I lift heavy or do high reps?
- Both. I cycle through phases. Right now I'm in a strength block (3–5 reps on compound lifts), but I rotate into hypertrophy blocks (8–12) and conditioning blocks (20+ reps, circuits, odd-object work) throughout the year.
- How much cardio do I do?
- Two to four days a week depending on the season. I started in the Navy running for fitness tests, and that's stuck with me. I mix zone 2 steady-state, interval work, and rucks.
- What's my best pull-up number?
- I've hit 34 strict dead-hang pull-ups in a set. I've also done a lot of long sets over the years and coached thousands through their first pull-up on my YouTube channel.
- Do I use supplements?
- Simple stack: whey, creatine monohydrate, a greens powder, and electrolytes on hard conditioning days. No fancy stuff. Food first.
- What's my diet like?
- Mostly whole foods, high protein (roughly 1g per lb of bodyweight), and I don't avoid carbs. I eat 3–4 real meals a day and track macros during cut phases.
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The training is one piece. Everything else — the Navy, the creator career, the companies I've built — is on the About page.