Author: Braxton Taylor
Depending on your goals and fitness levels, additional activity may not be necessary. However, if you are increasing the volume of your program, it must be approached intelligently. If you are preparing for challenging military training programs or selections, you must progress to advanced, well-rounded fitness and conditioning levels over time. This often means adding more calisthenics and cardio to a lift routine.Here is a question from a reader:Do you think doing a push-pull-leg split lift routine in the morning is OK, followed by calisthenics and cardio in the afternoon? Thanks,DerekYes, doing a push-pull-legs split with lifting in the morning, followed…
With enhanced front and rear slide serrations, an extended grip for added capacity and an optic-ready slide, the new M&P Shield X takes Smith & Wesson’s trusted Shield series to the next level. The integrated front rail allows you to mount lights or lasers for enhanced visibility and target acquisition, while the front and rear slide serrations provide a secure, confident grip for fast, reliable manipulation. The longer grip is designed to maximize capacity, with 13- or 15-round magazines available. The slide features a flat-plane RMSc/K optic cut, for easy and secure optic mounting, and the unique ClearSight Cut design…
Military officers must now meet with President Trump if they want to be promoted to four-star positions, the New York Times reported Tuesday citing three current and former officials. “The move, though within Mr. Trump’s remit as commander in chief, has raised worries about the possible politicization of the military’s top ranks by a president who has regularly flouted norms intended to insulate the military from partisan disputes,” Greg Jaffe and Maggie Haberman of the Times write. In case you were wondering, there are about three dozen four-star postings across the Defense Department. Considerations: Personally interviewing each replacement not only takes more…
Whenever I plan an excursion to Gunsite Academy in Paulden, AZ, for training ,there are three essential items I always take with me: three firearms (two for the specific five-day course I am taking plus a backup should one of those guns become inoperative), a minimum of 500 rounds of ammunition and a box of cigars. By the end of the grueling, five-day course, no matter which one it may be, I have acquired an enhanced confidence in my shooting skills, the 500 rounds of ammo will have been pretty much depleted and the box of cigars will be completely…
The National Security Agency’s top lawyer, April Falcon Doss, was removed from her post on Friday after being criticized by far-right activist Laura Loomer, according to two people familiar with the matter.On July 23, conservative website The Daily Wire published a report about Doss’s previous work for the Democratic staff of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Hours later, Loomer pushed out a social media post that criticized Doss and cited The Daily Wire’s article.Loomer told the New York Times, which first reported the firing, that she “reposted a tweet that exposed [Doss] last week and flagged it for the right people.”Doss took her…
Where concealed-carry pistols are concerned, there seem to be two mindsets: One particular camp sees the purchase as a necessary evil and, therefore, seeks to mitigate the investment as much as possible. The other, however, sees these guns as the life-saving tools they are and will not settle for anything but the best. If you hail from the latter, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the brand Nighthawk Custom. Based in Berryville, AR, this shop encompasses the hand-built mentality, with each firearm produced being the work of a single gunsmith. Although ultra-high-end firearms are often associated with competitive shooting sports,…
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
This week, Tony explains not only how important bird exposure is to hunting dogs, but how to find more opportunities close to home no matter where you live. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Merch Read the full article here
Do great hunters really shoot a buck every year, or have we just convinced ourselves that’s the standard? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with whitetail heavyweights Don Higgins, Bill Winke, Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Skip Sligh, Bobby Kendall, and Jeff Sturgis to tackle a question that every serious deer hunter has wondered at some point, but rarely hears answered honestly. They dive into what it really takes to find consistent success: the habits, the land, the hours, and the mindset behind year-after-year results. But they also explore the flip side, why even the best hunters eat…
In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb interviews California native, Ed Vance. Ed shares his incredible story of determination and perseverance from growing up as a suburban kid just dreaming of hunting to moving to the Sierra Nevada’s in rural California, finding and training dogs, building relationships with hunting mentors, and developing a guide service as a successful dry ground mountain lion and bear hunting guide.A version of this interview played on Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast in 2019. Read the full article here