Want to train like a real animal? I hear time in and time out about how someone isn’t going all the way down or he’s not locking out. Okay, why does it matter if he’s not locking out or using a full range of motion? Who made up the rules? If I don’t want to go slow and lockout every pushup and wreck my elbows I’ll rename my pushups to “Speed Pushups” or “Speed Dips” … [Read more...]
A Rarely used Strength Secret
A Rarely used Strength Secret Most trainers and strength coaches all over the world use a few strength building exercises, the squat, the dead lift, the power clean for over all body power. These are great strength builders, but how effective are they really? And do they promise all the hype of real strength building? I will tell you there is a better way of building overall body … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Training – 50 Suspension dips on chains
I'm a big believer in using what you have to build a strong and productive body in all environments. I also think that we need creativity to stay motivated to continue to make gains and to keep the mind fresh. In the video I'm doing some dips using chains from a piece of equipment in a park. I rarely do dips on anything other than a dip rack, but these were tough. Because the chains move my … [Read more...]
“Conditioned Strength”
“Conditioned Strength” Years ago I didn’t know the different kinds of strength I only knew that strength and physical fitness always interested me and I was drawn right to it. The only strength athlete was my dad a truck driver over the road furniture mover short and thick, could lift almost anything he got his hands on and could go for hours despite smoking 2 packs of non filter … [Read more...]
This workout is a 14 minute non stop knock down drag out ass kicker.
Here is a great functional workout that will build a different type of strength a strength that will have you ready to be strong and explosive. The workout is a 14 minute non stop knock down drag out ass kicker. Punch and kick the heavy bag for 1 minute. Drop down for 1 minute of Prisoner Squat Thrusts, try for around 20 a minute. Repeat this non stop for 5 rounds. Now for the 4 … [Read more...]
I can whip your ass in to shape in a 4×8 space
I can whip your ass in to shape in a 4x8 space It’s been a while since I have sent out a newsletter so I figured I better get one out. Sometimes our life changes and things change but for me training is and always be important. Since I have been 12 years old I have trained but it wasn’t until my early 30’s that I change my focus from power lifting to bodyweight training. … [Read more...]
Skipping a meal won’t kill you fat ass!
I can’t help but wonder why people are so against skipping a meal? It won’t kill you. It gives your body a rest and time to repair. The funny thing is that with all research and all the gurus and the diet industries and all the prepackaged food and new weight loss surgeries we are fatter than ever. The new standard is to eat 5 to 6 small meals a day to lose weight, or the percentage … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Training – My Workout Draws Attention From Local Police
My Workout Draws Attention From Local Police I want to tell you about a training session I had in a strange place that drew the attention of the local police. Last week my company vehicle broke down under an overpass, so while I was waiting for road service I figured I’d get in a workout. The great thing about bodyweight training, when you want a great workout and there is no equipment … [Read more...]
Skip Your Next Meal, It Won’t Kill You!
Skip Your Next Meal, It Won’t Kill You! We are constantly hearing from experts and doctors don’t skip meals if you want to lose weight. I disagree. The experts want you to eat five or six times small meals a day for weight loss. The concept is that by eat five or six small meals a day will keep you from being hungry and will keep your metabolism high. What the experts don’t tell … [Read more...]
Blue Collar DNA
Blue Collar DNA Is it possible to have blue collar DNA? We all know we can’t change our DNA, but what about the way you are brought up. Our country was built on blue collar DNA meaning nothing was easy it was a fight every single day. Some people are just brought up to be blue collar and some are brought up to be white collar but the funny thing is, is that our bodies are made to … [Read more...]