Steve Payne
San Antonio, TX
Owner – Firestorm Fit Camps
1. What fitness practice/concept/guidelines have you learned and totally embrace?
Simplicity. At my gym we keep things very simple. There are 5 basic movement patterns in the body (push, pull, quad dominant, hip dominant, core/rotational) and loaded carry patterns. We incorporate each of these training patterns into every training session, every day.
2. How do you tell others about it and get them to get excited about it too?
I invite them to come train with us and experience it for themselves. We have a very low barrier to entry coupled with a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Like attracts like, if you will.
3. What component(s) of your faith are you most confident about?
That even though I am a lowly sinner, Christ died for me. He sees to it that I am His, not from anything I can do.
4. In what ways do you communicate this with others and how do you feel you could share it more?
I talk with people, and intertwine my faith into my speech. I do not preach to them, but just let them know that God and I have a relationship. I try to make talking about God comfortable, and just an “every day” part of my conversation.
JASON’S TRAINING TIP Steve has a great system of 5 basic movements. I was going to elaborate on quad dominant vs. hip dominant movements in case those are new terms for you, then I found this article from my colleague and friend Mike Robertson. He says it much better than I ever could. Take a look at this chart and read his article at https://www.t-nation.com/training/maximal-leg-development
| Quad Dominant | Grey Area | Hip Dominant |
| Front Squats Olympic Style Back Squats Bulgarian Split-Squats Split-Squats Lunges |
Powerlifting Back Squats Sumo Deadlifts |
Conventional Deadlifts Romanian Deadlifts Powerlifting Box Squats Pull-Throughs Hip Thrusts Rack Pulls Single-Leg Romanian Deadlifts |
