For the month of October, new athletes who mention “Shirts Off” during their assessment will receive their first month of training at Bluprint Fitness FREE. (Check out exclusive Bluprint music video below). We’ve all been there… When that first social event of the year nears that requires a bathing suit. Or that family trip to a tropical climate with people you haven’t seen in a few years. Only to realize it’s too late to make a change in get in shape. This program is for anyone who wants to look better with his or her shirt off! Whether you are new to fitness or and experienced athlete – we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to succeed. Here’s HOW-TO Get Started: Schedule/Complete Initial Fitness Assessment (Mention “Shirts Off” For FREE Month) Complete Training Camp (The On-Ramp schedule that leads into your regular membership. Opt out option with adequate...Read more

If I were to ask you, “what’s the difference between the programs that the Bluprint coaches follow vs. the programs that the Bluprint athletes follow?” What would be your answer? We are one of the few gyms that are lucky enough to say that our coaches actually follow our programming. A question that I’ve heard more than once… “Yeah BUT, how many times a day are you working out?” My answer is always the same…” I do the same workouts you do 4 times a week and one day is dedicated to basic skill practice.” Currently skill practice is snatch technique or ring muscle ups (a vast progression from where I started 3 years ago). This brings me to one main point: Your success and failures are not determined by your job, your lack of traditional cardio, specific programming, or coaches “holding you back” from your goals – It’s YOU...Read more

When is coaching not enough? At what point do I have to take responsibility as an athlete for my own progress? At what point will my effort match that of my coaches? These are all questions I asked myself 1) in the quest to walk-on to my college football team and 2) in the quest to run/own a successful gym. Luckily, I was/am fortunate enough to be coached by some of the best people/coaches in the world. Football coaches, weightlifting coaches, my parents, best friends, and mentors in the fitness industry have all shaped who I am as a person and a coach. Along the way, I came to the realization that I have a profound responsibility to any athlete I encounter. A responsibility to care. A responsibility to teach sound practices based on both science & experience. A responsibility to set athletes up for success by prescribing appropriate progressions....Read more

I had the pleasure of being one of thirteen individuals who were part of Kendrick Farris’ “Bless the Gym Tour”. Personally, I was grateful and excited to have the chance to learn from one of the best in the business. I was especially excited to learn from an Olympic caliber lifter who was known to have their own style in the way they lift because I feel I add my “own sauce” as well. The least I can do is give you my Top Ten Takeaways from the seminar! DISCLAIMER: As a “lifter” these are MY takeaways and what I considered to be the most valuable to me as a lifter. Other lifters might have other opinions. 1. BE HUMBLE: No this is not a Kendrick (Lamar) to Kendrick (Farris) reference. However, it was the first valuable cue I took from him. Even though he was the most knowledgeable person in the room,...Read more

Do you want to get stronger? Want to boost your lifting game? Your pull-up game? OR any movement involving your arms? IF you answered yes to any of the questions above building a strong back should be on your radar. So how do we train the back to get the biggest bang for your time? Step 1: Train vertical pulling, horizontal pulling, AND static positions. Step 2: Find your set/rep sweet spot. This is typically between 8-15 total “back” sets per week in the rep range of 8-20 reps per set. Step 3: Only perform FULL RANGE-OF-MOTION movements. This often-overlooked aspect of strength has HUGE benefits and here are a few exercises to get you started. Vertical Pulling Pull-Up: Double Overhand Grip & Kipping Variations Pull-Up: Mix Grip Pull-Up: Neutral Grip Chin-Up Lat Pull-Down Variations (Machine, Banded, Various Grips) Rope Climb Variations (Feet On Ground, Traditional, Legless) Horizontal Pulling Bent-Over...Read more