This is a BONUS episode of The STRONG Life Podcast with my buddies JP Mikhael and Josh Bryant. Josh Bryant & JP Mikhael discuss Prison Strength Training & Business Lessons that JP learned while serving 9 years in prison. Connect with Josh: https://JoshStrength.com Connect with JP: https://m3strengthandconditioning.com/ Brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com (FREE Strength Training Courses) JP and Josh discuss the following topics: … [Read more...]
TOP 3 Exercises for MAN STRENGTH
The type of training I see being prescribed for Men Over 40 from "Expert Coaches" is often way too conservative. It looks like the pump up work I did when I copied Muscle & Fiction in 1990! Men Over 40 need STRENGTH. Men Over 40 need MUSCLE. Men do NOT need to go through these ultra conservative workouts where they never put a bar on their back or lift heavy weights. Men need to TRAIN. Men need to develop Strength that makes them useful. The old fad of "Functional … [Read more...]
365 | Why Men Over 40 Need a STRONG Back & a STRONGER Attitude
STRONG Life Podcast ep 365 Why Men Over 40 Need a STRONG Back & a STRONGER Attitude Brought to you by http://ZachStrength.com Why are men becoming fragile snowflakes when they "get older"? Men are afraid to "lift heavy" or perform tried and proven exercises such as squats and deadlifts because they fear injury. The "influencer coaches" who make videos on training when you're over 40 are programming ultra conservative, slow motion tempo training. Are these influencers simply … [Read more...]
Make Men STRONG Again
I remember growing up in the 80s, everyone's Dad was a worker. Dads were STRONG and Capable. You'd see them all doing yard work, working on cars, lifting weights in the basement, going to the park and running. These were all common activities amongst men. Today, things have changed drastically. The lack of strength in adult men is negatively impacting the younger generation as well. Strength Training is foreign territory to most men in their 40s. Gone are the Mom and Pop gyms where … [Read more...]
Strength Training in Your 40s: MAN STRENGTH
As we "get older", there comes a point in time where you must ensure that you are capable. The excuses of age, time and anything else are really all just BS. At the time of this writing I am creeping up on age 46. I don't chase the 1RM anymore but I still lift heavy with the basics. I make sure my heart is pumping with sleds and hill sprints. Some of you have airdyne bikes and rowers, this is excellent. Bodyweight Training is a must. You should always be able to squat, lunge, pull … [Read more...]
Training Tips for When You’re Short on Time but NOT Short on Excuses
If you would have told me 20 years ago that in my 40s I'd be busier than ever, I'd say NO WAY! The fact of the matter is, I AM busier than ever and if you're an adult with a family, then you likely are in the same shoes. I run 2 gyms, train 100-200 athletes every day and most importantly, have 2 kids. I find a way to get my training in so it does not interfere with family time. I train early in the morning or right after taking kids to school. Sometimes, I have 20 minutes. It reminds me … [Read more...]