Iron Will Collective is a community of forward thinking individuals who seek to build strength and character through fitness.
Our goal is to help guide our members along their journey to achieve their goals in fitness, nutrition and life.
09/13/2022
On this week's episode, the boys have a conversation about seafood, Twilight and a few principles of muscle growth (muscle hypertrophy). When it comes to training for the sake of muscle development, it's all about working hard, working smart, and controlling what you can. For more, listen now to two guys who like to talk about this stuff!
08/18/2022
On this installment of the IWCP, Jon and Elliot discuss instances of misleading products and services over the years in the fitness industry.
It is no secret that businesses need to make money in order to survive, but some choose to operate with a "money over actually helping" approach.
Listen as the boys discuss the warning signs to observe as a consumer to avoid being hoodwinked.
Don't forget to do your due-diligence. Gather plenty of information from multiple sources, and think analytically!
07/11/2022
On this installment of the IWCP, Jon and Elliot are joined by Kevin Anderson, renowned coach and owner of Tucson's finest training facility: Pursuit Fitness. Kevin sheds light on his career in the fitness industry, detailing the trials and tribulations that have shaped his journey from playing high school football, to owning a high-end personal training studio. As Greg Plitt once said, "It's what you do in the dash."
This is a story about ups and downs, living and learning, work ethic and grit. Mathmatically calculated inspiration to the power of 100. You do not want to miss this!
06/29/2022
Personal Trainers: Necessity or Luxury?
In this installment of the IWCP, Jon and Elliot discuss whether their jobs as personal trainers/fitness coaches are necessary services within the community, or luxuries reserved for the elite. Additionally, Jon shares some of his observations from his recent European travels, and the boys share some insight about the coach-client professional relationship.
05/24/2022
After over a year on hiatus, and thousands of dollars spent on therapists and improv camps, Jon and Elliot are back. On this episode, the boys catch up on what they've been up to since the last episode over a year ago.
Iron Will Collective Leg Day
There are a million different ways to create a comprehensive lower body exercise routine.
Here is what we did today:
Start with a couple compound exercises.
Hit a hip hinge
Example: Trap bar RDL’s
Squat variant
Example: Zercher squat
Additional compound exercises that we recommend include lunges, Bulgarian split squats and step ups.
Next, isolation exercises.
Quad dominant isolation
Example: TKE lunge
Hamstring dominant isolation
Example: Band lying leg curl
Additional exercises may be performed to isolate the glutes (glute bridge, pull-through, hip thrust)
Don’t forget to train the calf’s! Though it is not shown in the video, we did some single leg, body weight calf raises today.
Key takeaways:
Emphasize compound exercises for efficiency
Add isolation exercises based on goals
Try to train all muscle groups with a variety of movement patterns
Don’t throw up
Send us a message if you are interested in training with the Iron Will Collective!
Reverse Hyperextensions
This exercise is widely regarded as one of the most effective posterior chain exercises, particularly for the muscles in the lower back and glutes.
Sure, it requires a fancy machine, but if you have access to one, we highly recommend giving it a try.
There are a few different ways to perform the movement, depicted here are faster reps that employ momentum from the weight to produce a significant stretch on the lower back when the hips are flexed. This creates space between the vertebrae and strength in the commonly weak muscles of the low back.
All in all, reverse hyperextensions can add a valuable dimension to most training programs, helping to develop strength and also in a therapeutic sense by working the stabilizer muscles without loading the spine.
Even if we aren’t posting often, we are still here to help. Do not hesitate to send us a message if you’re interested in training with the Iron Will Collective!
10/12/2020
As is the case with many hobbies, garage gym ownership comes with an insatiable desire to add new equipment to the facility. Jonathon shares his experience with the long awaited arrival of a couple pieces of new gear to his setup. Next, the boys provide some insight to the challenges associated with starting and growing their fitness coaching business. Finally, Jonathon and Elliot discuss the potentially toxic work culture in America, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance.
10/07/2020
In case you were not aware, it is election season. The boys start the discussion by sharing their thoughts regarding politics and current events. Next, Jonathon and Elliot chat about plateaus and how to overcome instances of stagnant progress. Finally, Jonathon shares his knowledge and aspirations to partake in the mighty JM Diet. This information may shock you!
09/30/2020
This week on the IWCP, Jonathon and Elliot decided that it would be a good idea to talk about farts. Are they impolite or are they our right? If you can make it through the first topic, then you will be rewarded with an update regarding Jon's strength training progress. Finally, the boys conclude the episode with some hype for the ever so important value in life, dedication. Hope you enjoy!
09/28/2020
Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Your boys were featured on the fantastic Cory Means Business Show where we had the opportunity to learn more about building our business. This show will share insights about what it takes to start a successful fitness business and it will also provide some details about our vision here at the Iron Will Collective. Huge thanks to Cory for having us on and helping us out, and to the prolific videographer for making us look good on camera. Please, check out the video on YouTube or listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts.
09/21/2020
Hello Comrades and welcome to this week's episode of Guam's favorite talk show! Join us for a rousing conversation about fear and faith, love and loss, and junk foods versus whole foods. Stick around for a hot debate about an appropriate size for go**ds and how to avoid sitting on them. Finally, ponder the influence that various gym accessories may deliver to your training. Strap in because this episode is about to get bumpy!