Iron Sights

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 matters. Maj has been featured on countless talk shows and televised news networks primarily for speaking out against the Black Lives Matter campaign - agreeing that Black Lives of course matter but grilling the organization and fundraising for their lack of resource allocation for the community they claim to serve. Through community donation and relentless outreach, Toure has fundraised over 6-figures to secure ownership over a physical location in Philadelphia where he hosts free classes for the community on firearms instruction, finance, homeschooling, self-defense & essential skills that help people in his immediate community. Although our backgrounds and opinions on specific matters might be different, this episode was primarily focused on facts rather than heated opinions, allowing for a long form look into how Toure sees the world and what his focus is for the future. I'm not going to lie - the man is a force and I'm excited to see the buttons he continues to push in public eye. What I appreciate most about Toure is his ability to remain open-minded and focus on the facts. We discuss: racism, police brutality, firearms, government, the founding fathers, the constitution, his political future and much more in this episode! I might just have to go check out his spot in Philly and show my support to the growing community he is a part of in Pennsylvania. Hope you enjoy this episode! We'll be back on Monday with CeCe & Jeff.This episode is sponsored by Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingMore 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/ironsContact Spectrum Canine:Website: https://solutionarylifestyle.orgInstagram: @bigdaddytoureDonate: https://solutionarylifestyle.org

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 rolling.Sponsors by Red Dot Fitness Online Training Programs:Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1 Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irons

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 good coaching and I knew right away that Rivera is on an entire different level. We discuss how he got started at a VERY young age working with animals and how that grew into what he does now - training K9 Police Dogs throughout the greater Bay Area. Tune in to learn effective ways to train your own dog and hear some wild stories from Ricky Rivera.This episode is sponsored by Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-coachingMore 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/ironsContact Spectrum Canine:Website: https://spectrum-canine.com/Instagram: @spectrumk9

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