STRONG Life Podcast ep 397 with Craig Bongelli Connect with Craig: Craig on Instagram Craig on The Westside Barbell Podcast: https://youtu.be/ETku2egwgJY?si=FA71QTdZak3RUpKH Craig's Website Topics discussed in this episode: Why Craig and his family sold his gym, left Canada and now live in Tx while working at ONNIT … [Read more...]
Strength Training Confusion, How Much Volume & THE Haters
This is an in depth video on answering the common questions, misconceptions on volume training vs low volume training (especially if you're a natural lifter or a competitive athlete) and then I address the haters. It all began after 2 posts were made on Instagram. The first post was on Kevin Tolbert, which you can see below. As of my writing, there are almost 100 comments which is not the norm for my social media which doesn't get much action. … [Read more...]
248 | Dr. Ken Kinakin on “Old School” Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Strength Lessons from the BEST
STRONG Life Podcast ep. 248 with Dr. Ken Kinakin, founder of The SWIS Symposium. This was a GREAT time as we dug into the start of Dr. Kinakin's training experiences going back to the 70s and 80s, and then creating The SWIS Symposium in the late 90s and STILL going strong to this day. More Details on SWIS are HERE. We dive into MANY topics such as: … [Read more...]
505 lb Deadlift & Random Thoughts On Training Better
Well, here we are. 2015 is about to end and the New Year's resolutions will start sounding off. The best way to resolve to do anything is to take aggressive action NOW. The most successful people out there don't have more time than you or even more opportunity than you do, they simply take more action. For example, I got tired of not moving the weights I wanted so I attacked the powerlifts with extra volume, extra dedication and extra intensity. I challenged myself on the spot and squatted … [Read more...]
The Best Squat Shoes? Pt 2
In this installment of "The Best Squat Shoes?" I discuss training environment, training intensity, getting strong, the attitude behind my training and how you need to train and my program design method (the actual science stuff). As always, I am inspired to tell it like it is. Why? Because that's what REAL friends do. They tell you the truth. Even if it hurts. … [Read more...]
3 Key Truths In Training You Must Accept To Maximize Size & Strength Gains
There are 3 critical keys that have been largely responsible for my success in training as well as coaching. Yes, there is science behind it, but most of all, there are these 3 keys behind the training. … [Read more...]
How To Use StrongMan Workouts For Mental Toughness, Strength & Power
When utilizing strongman training for athletic performance there are various ways to implement the exercises and methods for different results. Whether you need more muscle mass, more strength, more speed & power or perhaps greater mental toughness, you can tweak strongman workouts to achieve all of those goals. Here are 7 tips to incorporate in your own training when utilizing the strongman lifts. My Simple Suggestion: Test them, and like all things in training, absorb what is useful and … [Read more...]
Squats: The KING Of Lifts – 7 Squat Tips From Chad Wesley Smith
Guest Post by Chad Wesley Smith The squat is the best! Plain and simple. If you want to run faster, jump higher, tackle harder or just be stronger and hence, more awesome, the squat is your best ticket. The squat is the ultimate developer of quad, hamstring, glute and hip strength and these are the muscles most responsible for sprinting and jumping ability. So whether your goal is powerlifting dominance, weightlifting supremacy or improved physique and athletic performance, you need to squat … [Read more...]
Holiday Workout – BEAST Mode
So, the holidays are here and you might be thinking THIS is the time and excuse to be a fat bastard. Hells to the NO, Kids! Here is your time crunched, holiday workout. You can hit several of these all week through this hectic time of year. Crank this simple formula that I LOVE to use: Beginner / Intermediates can crank a 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 rep scheme Advanced Lifters go Prison Style: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6.....1 The set up for exercises and program design are simple. I prefer to do a … [Read more...]