Iron Sights

In this Iron Sights episode, I brought back CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss pros & cons 9 pieces of gym equipment that you will see in almost every gym. If you've every had questions regarding variations of gym equipment or which equipment you should or should not be using for effective workouts you should tune in to this episode. This episode will also provide you easy ways t...

This episode took a turn due to a last minute guest cancellation. I sat down with Eli Helfman who was already set-up to discuss some of the wins, losses and lessons when it comes to creating content across iTunes, TikTok, YouTube & IG.  If you're interested in a behind the scenes look at how the After Dark series was created, the thought process behind it or how to start a similar project...

Cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes and heart attacks remain the leading causes of death in the western world. Chances are you know someone who has been negatively affected by the health challenges that occur from poor cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular fitness is imperative for both longevity and overall health and wellness but it can also drastically improve both performance and...

In this episode, I interviewed Maj Toure: a political activist, rapper and community leader. Toure is an outspoken Libertarian who ran for city council in 2019 and has traveled the country visiting inner cities advocating for citizens 2nd amendment rights and education for underprivileged communities. I found Toure through social media and got connected with him through a mutual belief: the truth...

In this episode of Iron Sights, I sat down again with Jeff and CeCe to put the foam rolling debate to bed once and for all. There's been a lot discussion surrounding foam rolling throughout the years (some of which I was highly bought into) and we talk about our personal and client experiences on this show. This episode covers: myths, claims, dangers, anatomy and the pros and cons of foam rol...

In this episode, I sat down with Ricky Rivera of Spectrum Canine and his dog Icon. Head over to the Iron Sights YouTube Channel and make sure you're subscribed to be able to watch Icon in action as well as view some behind the scenes content from this episode - that will drop early next week. I personally hired Ricky and it was the best damn money I've ever spent. Great coaches recognize...

In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English and Jeff Chenault. We discuss: mobility training, the importance of mobility, the difference between mobility and flexibility, how to get better at both and some of our personal experiences first getting into mobility and flexibility training. The three of us cover both pros and cons that we've run into along the way, and how to learn from our exp...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark. We’ve heard from performance coach & trainer Jeff Chenault before but in this episode, I brought him in for his first After Dark appearance to discuss performance training for the tactical athlete. Chenault discusses his background and how his search to alleviate pain sent him on a path to study the human body, root causes of pain & a deep understand...

Welcome back to Iron Sights. In this episode, I sat down with Red Dot Fitness President, CeCe English & Trainer Jeff Chenault to discuss 3 different ways to structure your upper body workout for maximal results. In previous episodes we talked about how to structure you workout program to see more gains. In this particular episode, we're focusing on the upper body and highlighting three di...

For the 25th episode of Iron Sights After Dark we're running it back to some of our favorite moments of the show so far. I've had the chance to interview some incredible guests and travel the country to bring you some fun dialogue with my favorite people! In case you missed any After Dark episodes today we're dropping something special - A highlight of some of the memorable moments,...

This episode is sponsored by Red Dot Fitness. In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss How To Structure Your Workout Program For Maximal Results. CeCe is the President at Red Dot Fitness and has a PhD in Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Education. Jeff is an experienced trainer and one of our go to fitness coaches for results based programming through Red...

In this After Dark episode I sat down with Rick Field - a retired California Corrections Officer who served over 25 years at the highest security prisons in California including Corcoran State Prison, famously housing notorious criminals such as: Charles Manson, Joseph DeAngelo, Sirhan Sirhan & Jaime Osuna. Rick shares how his high stress life resulted in a having a stroke and being diagnosed...

In this episode, we're talking about power training: 1. How To Be Explosive 2. Why Power Training Is Important 3. When You Should Power Train 4. When You Shouldn't Power Train 5. Who Power Training Is Appropriate For 6. How To Structure Your Program This episode will help you get the most out of your power training. I brought in two of my favorite people: My life and business partner CeC...

In the wake of recent tragic events across the country, violence in schools, shopping malls and public places, I wanted to come to the table with JP and discuss a few things that have really caused and created some frustration both in our community and outside our community.  JP and I have close relationships with members of law enforcement as well as distressed civilians.  Some of the topics disc...

We're gonna start this episode by asking you to take a look back in time, back to a time where you attempted to diet or got involved in some type of nutrition plan or program for the very first time. Maybe it was a challenge, maybe it was a bet or competition. It's possible you've never done any of those things before but you know somebody that has. I find it wild how much people ar...

Follow California Range Weekend Instagram: @california_range_weekend Website: carangeweekend.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:06 Welcoming Jesse & Tony From California Range Weekend (CRW) 06:40 How We Got Connected 07:30 Tony Molina's Background 11:00 Life At Burro Canyon 15:05 The Origin of CRW 17:29 A Preview of The Instructors That Will Be Teaching At CRW 21:15 The Bad Press In Californi...

Download The Free Guide: Journey To Weight Loss After Pregnancy In this episode, we are changing things up a little bit... We're going to be talking about losing weight after pregnancy. While this might be focused more towards the ladies - fellas' hang in there with me! After 25 years of coaching, I can tell you that regardless of whether you are planning to give birth or plan to support...

In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Board Certified Physician Dr. Robert Floyd In this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, I sat down with Dr. Robert Floyd. He's a board certified physician who got tired of being on the wrong end of his patient's healthcare. I wanted to chat with Dr. Floyd because of his passion for educating people on living a healthier, happ...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I brought Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault back into the studio to discuss perceived exertion and the RPE & RIR scales. We begin the episode by talking about the benefits of how using these scales during exercise can be a great way to gauge how hard you should be pushing yourself in the gym. Here's the problem: for novice and intermediate lifter...

In this episode, I sat down with Caleb Disney and Jeff Chenault to discuss eccentric training & whether or not it ALWAYS causes the most amount of muscle damage. If you're goal is building more muscle - eccentric training is a well studied strength & conditioning strategy that will be very valuable for you to understand. Focusing on eccentrics through periods of training has been prov...

In this After Dark episode, we’re sticking to the tried and true theme of preparedness and handling whatever unknown obstacles life throws your way. This episode goes beyond the physical elements of getting in shape and getting strong. We discuss mental health, community, skill sets and survival - when putting preparation to the test. JP recently returned from a three-day trip into the wilderness...

In this episode I sit down with Taylor Noriega & Jeff Chenault to discuss our 3 basic rules for effectively eating for fat loss. We take time to dive into the nuance within those rules & detail out some concepts like metabolic adaptation, reverse dieting, protein considerations, & proper caloric intake. Additionally we discuss the realities of embracing the process of losing body fat a...

In this episode, I brought back Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to talk everything shoulders: the front, middle & rear deltoid. We discuss bodybuilding, shoulder development, exercise selection - the good & the bad - along with the exercises we hate that you should never do. There are a variety of key mistakes people make when training shoulders that we cover within this episode. Caleb de...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with JP and Bryant Pham to discuss night vision and practical application for the civilian. Bryant is my go-to resource for any questions I have when it comes to selecting the right equipment and he did a great job in this show of breaking down the different options when it comes down to: -Single vs. Dual Tubes -Helmets -Accessori...

In this episode, I sat down with Taylor Noriega and Jeff Chenault to discuss how much you need to eat to gain muscle. Now this is a pretty common question, but I think there is a lot of confusion around it so we wanted to dig into it for you. We're going to cover the basics of eating for muscle mass and size along with the reality of what it takes in order to put on muscle and have success fr...