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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 experiences to amplify your own training. I want you to get great results following your current program and mobility training is a key piece that we have yet to cover in depth on Iron Sights. You will learn the difference and be able to explain both flexibility and mobility training and leave with an understanding of how to increase mobility within your own body through specific training modalities.Watch Jeff's Mobility Videos on The RDF YouTube Channel!These episodes are sponsored by Red Dot Fitness Training Programs.RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsTimestamps:00:00 Iron Sights Intro00:31 Episode Overview01:13 The First Way To Structure Your Upper Body Workout05:26 Upper Body Accessory Movements08:05 Structuring Upper Body Workouts with Shoulder Problems10:05 The Second Way To Structure Your Upper Body Workout12:24 The Upper Body Shoulder Warm-Up13:16 The Third Way To Approach Your Upper Body Workout17:49 Application of These Three Structured Approaches19:20 Key TakeawaysMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394s

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 understanding on how the body works. Jeff discussed fascia, holistic systems of the body & relates his knowledge to performance training for the functional tactical athlete who wants to achieve maximal performance. For a long time pushing the limits was the primary training strategy for active service members - research & performance training is creating a different breed of tactical athletes. Over the years, I’ve helped countless first responders increase their performance on the job. In this episode, both Jeff and I combine our experience as experts in human performance to share our best theories for how the tactical athlete can use proven concepts in the field of health & performance to increase their athletic performance and longevity both on and off the job.Watch Jeff's Videos on The RDF YouTube ChannelTopics Discussed:Jeff’s BackgroundPain & AddictionELDOA & Tissue QualityFascia & TendonsEquipment & ResourcesJoint Stability & The PelvisEgo & LiftingPassive vs. Active Range of MotionShooting ImplementationMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irons

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 different approaches you might want to consider depending on your goal, capacity & exercise history. Myself, CeCe & Jeff share our personal approaches to exercising the upper body. Topics include:-Warming Up-Shoulder Pain-AC Joint Pain-Exercise Selection-Pushing/Pulling Exercises-The Bench Press-Weekly Programming-Integrated MovementRDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsTimestamps:00:00 Iron Sights Intro00:31 Episode Overview01:13 The First Way To Structure Your Upper Body Workout05:26 Upper Body Accessory Movements08:05 Structuring Upper Body Workouts with Shoulder Problems10:05 The Second Way To Structure Your Upper Body Workout12:24 The Upper Body Shoulder Warm-Up13:16 The Third Way To Approach Your Upper Body Workout17:49 Application of These Three Structured Approaches19:20 Key TakeawaysMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394s

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, most viewed clips & best stories from Iron Sights After Dark.Episodes Mentioned:#1 - The Cook Bros#5 - Kayley Gunner#11 - Triple Feed: Part 1#22 - California Range Weekend#20 - Night Vision with Bryant Pham#3 - Byron Rodgers#10 - Frank Visco#14 - Jake "The Hunter"#17 - Rogue Methods Review#24 - Rick FieldTrain With Us::RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irons

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 Dot Fitness. We began this episode by sharing our personal experience with first starting a consistent strength training program. Jeff discussed his introduction into bodybuilding, CeCe shares how she implemented programmed workouts into competing in marathons and I break down when strength training first started for me at the early age of 12 years old.In this episode we discuss: frequency, exercise selection, movement patterns & effective strategies for getting the most "gains" possible when starting a workout program. You will learn the best strategies our trainers implement for clients training anywhere from 1-7 days per week. Additionally we break down examples of how we program workouts throughout the week and effective mobility and accessory ideas for you to implement on your off-days. To learn more about our Programs & Coaching visit RDFtrainonline.comMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irons

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 with kidney failure all before the age of 60. After serving the state of California for decades, Field has shifted his efforts to helping his "Brothers & Sisters" through co-founding the Guardian Program which focuses on supporting employee wellness for Corrections Officers through HeartMath backed research.Rick shares graphic stories of inmates, block searches & the mental fortitude required to show up to jail everyday alongside some the most crazed killers of all time. This episode depicts real life events that may be disturbing for some listeners but the reason for it is invaluable: To bring awareness to the importance of mental health, stress management and life saving approaches for a population of 30,000 Corrections Officers in California who have an estimated life expectancy of only 60 years old. To find out more about helping or contributing to Rick's mission, please visit the following:https://www.ccsfnet.org & http://ccpoabtf.orgThis episode is sponsored by Red Dot Fitness Training Programs.Timestamps:00:00 Iron Sights Intro00:34 Introducing Rick Field01:55 Welcoming Rick To The Show02:24 Rick’s Background03:38 Working with Dr. Robert Floyd05:22 Leaky Gut Solutions07:13 Rick on His Background10:22 Rick’s Kidney Failure Diagnosis12:19 Law Enforcement & Alcohol Abuse14:24 Lifespan For Corrections Officers15:09 Working In High Security Prisons17:45 Why People Want To Work In Prisons19:39 The Attica Prison Riot23:43 What Goes On Inside A Prison27:21 Gang Affiliation & Weapons29:44 Getting Stabbed As A Breach Officer34:58 Physical Preparedness36:28 The Daily Stress As A Prison CO45:47 The High Risk Adrenaline Filled Lifestyle49:30 Being Reassigned To Another Prison52:15 Discussing Officer Suicide54:47 Why People Hate Corrections Officers55:55 The Guardian Program1:01:14 Finding HeartMath Research1:06:38 Officer Incidents, Stress & Effective Training1:14:27 Mentorship with The Guardian Program1:18:26 The Identity of Being A Cop1:28:25 Why Cops Are Quitting & What To Do1:32:26 The New Retirement Deal1:35:13 What Civilians Do To Contribute1:40:32 Firearms Training & Active Shooters1:42:00 How To Learn More About The Guardians ProgramMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irons

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 CeCe English and Trainer Jeff Chenault.You can find out more about Red Dot Fitness and what we do here in our different programs. by going to rdftrainonline.comTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:33 Episode Summary01:55 Defining Power Training03:22 Examples of Power Training06:10 Who is Power Training For?08:47 Aesthetics, Performance & Longevity11:30 Prerequisites  For Power Training14:50 The Fundamentals17:05 How Long Does It Take To Start Power Training?20:53 The Best Exercises To Start With24:48 Novice Vs. Advanced26:24 Youth Power Training29:54 Other Factors To Consider Including Periodization31:00 Your Annual Power Training Program Ladder

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 discussed in this After Dark episode will be controversial. This stuff may touch a nerve for  both civilians & law enforcement. I would love to hear your feedback after listening to this episode.Drop a comment on YouTube and reach out on Instagram! Timestamps:00:00 After Dark Intro00:43 Overview of The Show01:42 Bringing In JP04:37 The Landscape of First Responders07:15 The Negative Press10:46 Showing Up Regardless15:55 The Excuses17:33 The Lifestyle of a Cop22:12 Fitness & Law Enforcement28:15 Funding Departments33:00 School Shootings40:51 Homelessness & Crime In Downtown San Jose45:00 Extreme Ownership54:03 Balance or Obsession?57:30 What Civilians Look For In A Good Cop1:02:29 Taking AccountabilityMore Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

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 are willing to suffer in order to achieve some type of dietary success, which is often in an attempt to find some type of a physical result. I brought in Taylor Noriega and Jeff Chenault today and we're gonna talk about some of those things, but more specifically, we're gonna be talking about how to conquer the first 30 days of any nutrition program.You're going to hear us refer to our Fuel University Program and discuss some of the material that we've pulled out of that program to share with you on the podcast today. Fuel U is a program that we put together for people that maybe want a self-guided approach to finding their own formula for nutritional & dietary success.To learn more about  Fuel U go to rdffuelu.com and you can get 20% off that program by entering the code "FUELU20" at checkout.More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394sTRAIN WITH US:RDF Online Training: https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingCONNECT WITH US:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/ironsightspodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironsightspodcast

Follow California Range WeekendInstagram: @california_range_weekendWebsite: carangeweekend.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:06 Welcoming Jesse & Tony From California Range Weekend (CRW)06:40 How We Got Connected07:30 Tony Molina's Background11:00 Life At Burro Canyon15:05 The Origin of CRW17:29 A Preview of The Instructors That Will Be Teaching At CRW21:15 The Bad Press In California23:02 Jesse on The 2A Community27:10 The Experience of First Showing Up At The Range30:44 Examples of How The Instructors Go Above & Beyond34:35 How Jesse & Tony Got Connected41:43 Giving & Receiving In Your Community45:00 Finding Your Baseline For Training30:05 California Range Weekend 202254:13 How To Go To  CRW58:25 Capturing Content At CRW1:00:02 The Future of CRW & The This Year's Instructors1:06:05 Triple Feed's Course & Others1:10:28 Handgun Defensive Course1:20:38 How To Get Your Questions Answered & Contact CRWThis episode is one of my favorite ISP episodes to date. I got the distinct opportunity to hang out with two super cool dudes, Tony Molina of Axiom Training and Jesse AKA Figment Shoots. These guys are two of the masterminds behind California Range Weekend. We connected up at Burro Canyon shooting park, which is located in the San Gabriel mountains.We spent the day with a whole cast of interesting characters, responsible for bringing the biggest west coast firearms training weekend to life. In this episode, we're gonna discuss California gun culture, the unique qualities and the positive community that it represents.We're also gonna talk about how relationships and a passion for providing value have strengthened the common threads and the fabric of California firearms culture. We're also gonna talk about why California range weekend will soon be the biggest event like this in the country, how it's gonna happen and why it's gonna happen.You're also gonna get all the details on who's going to be at this year's California Range Weekend and what to expect, including all the instructors and the curriculum lineup, which by the way, is expansive and impressive. We're gonna talk about the vendors and their contributions to this event. You're also going to find out how both participants and spectators alike cannot just participate, but also contribute to this one of a kind event. There are a few exclusives here, that are first being released here on the Iron Sights Podcast.You're gonna find out when you can officially sign up for only one of 90 participant slots - these slots are gonna go fast this year! We're gonna give you the dates on when to expect you can enroll and how to get access to the event.This episode is also being released on YouTube and that version is a bit different. You are gonna get a taste of what the instructors are gonna be offering.As always, these episodes are sponsored by Red Dot Fitness training products. If you want to find out more about Red Dot Fitness and what we have to offer, you can go to rdftrainonline.comLook out for California Range Weekend! The event is taking place November 5th & 6th at Burro Canyon. Get your tickets while they last!More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2s