I've spoken often about using the "ladder technique" with my Bodyweight Bodybuilding training course, but also with Kettlebell Workouts and sometimes with deadlifts as well and had great success. The ladder technique is a powerful way to increase your strength, pack on muscle and if used with an aggressive pace, you will also improve cardio and stimulate fat loss. Here's how I train when using ladders with bodyweight exercises: … [Read more...]
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3 Ways to Develop Speed & Explosive POWER
Wanna be explosive, athletic, agile, mobile and hostile? Step 1: Get STRONG as Hell. Strength is your foundation, you hear this all the time, and I would say this is almost entirely true. I have seen lots of guys, strong as hell, but also have little speed. So what gives? Power is a blend of strength and athleticism. It's the OPTIMAL blend, because nothing is perfect and everything is flawed, you are trying to get the best balance possible. Only chasing greater strength will not help you reach … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Keep Your Edge and Become a Gladiator
There are times when you think you're training hard. Soon, someone else comes along and pushed you outside your comfort zone. Suddenly you're not as strong, as fast or as tough as you thought you were. It's happened to me and still does to this very day. But, this is why I do it. I need to keep my edge, I FEAR losing it. There are ALWAYS holes in your armor. I've been exposed to plenty of new methods lately and some of them have busted me up. Some are me simply going back to where I … [Read more...]
Another One Bites the Dust….from Bodyweight Training!
In a way I am shocked yet on the flip side, NOT so shocked. Last week we had 3 different athletes throw up, simply from TWO bodyweight exercises, both of which are in Bodyweight University. It was the first 10 minutes of the workout nonetheless. The problem is, I have high expectations, or maybe not, you tell me when you post your comment. There are FAR too many athletes, even high level athletes, who can not handle even the simplest workout using bodyweight exercises. Last week … [Read more...]
The Magic of Simplicity in Strength & Conditioning Programs
Have you ever heard of Herschel Walker? If you've read my Blog for the past year, you certainly have. Pull ups, push ups, sit ups - hundreds and even thousands of reps every day..... Sprinting with a tire and rope strapped around his waist.... Hill Sprints... Throw in some power cleans... … [Read more...]
302: Bodyweight Training, Business & Life Success
STRONG Life Podcast ep 302 is a solo episode where I discuss the following topics: - My recent business seminar at Varsity House Gym and how attending / investing in these events is crucial for your success, regardless of your profession - The power of getting away from your normal environment and learning / getting inspired from other people who are achieving success in their life and business - My inspiration to hit a lot more bodyweight training after a conversation with Jim … [Read more...]
301: Scott Mendelson | Nutrition for Fat Loss & Boosting Testosterone in Your 40s
STRONG Life Podcast ep 301 with Scott Mendelson of Infinity Fitness. Nutrition for men in their 40s on fat loss and boosting testosterone naturally. This was a great episode to help men get rid of the confusion and go straight to the expert source on how to eat to dial in fat loss and boosting your testosterone naturally. Time to get your learn on! Enjoy the show. … [Read more...]
Program Design for Athletes: Are You Training for Sports or Powerlifting?
Last Friday an athlete I train pulled 500 on the trap bar. He is a 15 yr old high school Football player & LAX player. He was fired up that day and he said he wanted to go for it. On days when someone is ready emotionally AND physically to go hard, you Go for it. As long as the timing is right and safe, you go for it. In this Video I explain some context behind why I program the way I do for MOST athletes. Again, it depends on many factors and I never paint a broad brush, because times … [Read more...]
Do You Even Train HARD, Bro!?!?
Do you even sweat, bro? I will train HARD with anything. I don't care if it's at my gym, a globo gym or a hotel gym. Last Friday I was speaking at Ryan Lee's Freedym Event. I was pretty tired but I KNEW that if I could crush a morning training session inside the posh hotel gym, I would end up crushing my presentation that afternoon. There is a sense of power and strength one feels when they do the thing that could have been skipped with some poor, lame excuse. I didn't care what was in the … [Read more...]