Bodyweight training is in my blood, just like lifting heavy objects is in my blood. Ironically, MANY think the two don't go hand in hand, they believe it's ONE or the other. Not true, my friends, I live for BOTH bodyweight training and the heavy iron. Anyone who thinks differently is missing the boat as each one compliments the other, making you stronger in BOTH arenas. Here are 2 videos from an 8 round bodyweight circuit of Pull, Push & Jump! … [Read more...]
3 Lessons From Human – Gorilla Hybrids, aka Freaks of Strength
I am inspired to write this Blog greatly because of two men, both of whom I speak of often: Jonny Hinds, Owner of The Monkey Bar Gym, who will also be presenting at The Underground Strength Gym in Edison in October (stay tuned for this announcement). Rick Gonzales, my infamous college Gymnastics Coach. These men have the seamless strength of Gorillas. They move their bodies through space and perform bodyweight strength exercises that are extremely challenging, yet they show such tight … [Read more...]
lessons of wolf and man
A few weeks ago one of my clients saw me training before they were about to tear it up. I had about 15 minutes so I tore through some heavy power cleans supersetted with ring dips. He knew I was ALSO going to train at the end of the night to finish off where I left off. He asked me, "Don't you feel exhausted and weak at the end of your work day, after so many hours of work plus the workout you're doing?" … [Read more...]