Can bodyweight exercises really put on quality size? The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can do bodyweight exercises for size but there are still other things that are more important to consider. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8xxaN_hxtg] I have referenced this video before, but I’m referring to it again because it makes …
Bodyweight Isometric Exercises
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rra4W3GKD8k&w=560&h=315] It’s videos like the one shown above that goes through a circuit of bodyweight isometric exercises that get me really excited! Why? It goes to show you that we do not need to lock ourselves up in a dark and depressing gym like a little rat (or a big …
How to Deal with Joint Pain
How do you deal with joint pain? Most people had this problem at one point of their lives so it’s definitely something worth addressing. One of the most important things to look for is the cause of your joint pain. If you are able to pinpoint the exact cause of …
Inverted Bodyweight Rows
Have you taken the time to examine your posture lately? If not, now would be as good a time as any. Take the moment to stand perpendicular or sideways to a mirror and imagine a line going from the lateral malleolus (outside ankle bone) to the approximate point of the earlobe. If you have good posture, …
Pushup Variations
The moment that pushups become second nature to you and your body is the moment that you need to incorporate new pushup variations. Let’s take a stroll along the path of reasoning and explore how variation allows for the process of progression to break through its barriers. When The Going Becomes Easy… Variation …
Explosive Bodyweight Exercises
Take a look at the corresponding video that reveals about 5 minutes worth of explosive bodyweight exercises. Notice the creativity that went into forming these exercises. Yes, some of the moves are complex for someone who is in the novel stages of learning, but the beauty in the video is …
Unilateral Bodyweight Exercises
If I was to ask you to provide me with a strength training related exercise, you would probably say something along the lines of a bench press or some form of a squat considering their common place within traditional workouts. In this particular article we are going to take a …
What are you missing in your training?
What is the most important thing that most people miss in their training routine? The answer is easy – it’s triceps extensions! Just kidding! It might be partials, bodyweight workouts, kettlebell exercises or other exercises and it all depends on the specific individual. Some other common mistakes may be present, …
The Problem with Crossfit
Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program which is very popular and for a large part I like what they are doing. A lot of bodyweight exercises, kettlebells and barbell workouts and generally well rounded program is something that I practice myself. Of course what I’m talking about here is …
Thousands of Reps in Bodyweight Exercises
Recently I received a question on doing thousands of reps in bodyweight exercises and this is definitely something I’ve been involved in. For example, I had a pleasure of doing one thousand reps in a single session of hindu squats as well as sets of 500 on many occasions in …
If I Had Only One Tool
Using your bodyweight as the resistance in training is one of the most important tools. I like barbells. I love kettlebells. But if I had to pick one and only one tool it would be my own bodyweight. Why? You can build just about everything you need with it. Strength …
Strength and Skill
The more strength and skill you have the better you’ll be in hand balancing and acrobatics. You may be saying ‘DUH’ but this works on multiple levels. Obviously you’ll require more strength in order to do high strength movements like the planche, iron cross and more. Among various moves some …
Why you need to join us for the Super Human Workshop – Part 2
If you missed part 1 click here where kettlebell training was discussed. Today we’ll move onto bodyweight training. For some reason I’m known as a bodyweight guy. Maybe that’s because I do hand balancing and acrobatics. Maybe because of my crazy Ultimate Royal Court Challenge. The truth is I love …
Strength Without Size
Got a great question in recently that I have been asked a number of times before regarding building strength without size. That is getting stronger but not any bigger. Dear Logan, I have been following your site for a couple of years now and am always impressed with what you …
Advanced Bridging Exercises
While I believe everyone (except a select few with spinal problems) can and should get the benefits of bridging exercises I recognize that this move is certainly not for everyone. I’ve taken to bridging skills over the years supporting ever increasing weights while in a wrestlers bridge. This move is …