Hamid asks: I want to know what are your thoughts on High Volume, High Frequency Basic Bodyweight training like Push-ups, Squats and Situps. Can these really make trainee strong just like Great Gama, Herschel Walker and Mike Tyson? Prisoners also do mostly Basic Bodyweight training and they get very impressive …
How to Combine Isometric Training with more…
A great question came in recently. And it’s a common question about how to combine different forms of training, if it can be done well at all. Robert asks: First of all: congratulations on your fantastic website!! I’m lovin’ it! Well, I train seriously since two years now, one year …
Progressive Slides vs. Jumps
If you want to become stronger (more enduring, flexible, skilled, etc.) it comes down to progression. If you understand the principles of progression then you can achieve just about any physical thing. It’s just a matter of putting in the work over time. People often ask, how do you tear …
Podcast: Adrienne Harvey
Listen to the first female interview on the Legendary Strength podcast with Adrienne Harvey. I first had the pleasure of meeting Adrienne when she attended the 2nd Super Human Training Workshop. [display_podcast] How to tackle the Iron Maiden or Beast Challenge The Human Flag for Stronger Presses? Athletes are born …
Podcast: Questions and Answers
I take on many of the questions I receive on a daily basis and answer them in this podcast. [display_podcast] Want to get bigger, stronger, more agile and look better? Here’s what to do first… Two ways to deal with stubborn fat What to do about the voice that says …
OASHPU Roundtable Discussion
Alex Zinchenko over at RoughStrength.com put together a discussion among four people, myself included, about the one arm handstand pushups or OAHSPU. This includes Paul Wade, the main responsible for popularizing this move in Convict Conditioning. Read How to Gain the One Arm Handstand Pushups
Podcast: Al Kavadlo on Bodyweight Training
The latest podcast had me very excited. I got to interview Al Kavadlo, who if you’re not familiar with, is quite the bodyweight trainer. We discuss his training in some detail and find out how its actually quite similar to mine. Great minds think alike 🙂 [display_podcast] The number one …
How to Avoid a Plateau in Convict Conditioning
Recently I received a question on breaking through plateaus in Convict Conditioning (actually it was specifically about the sequel, Convict Conditioning 2, but the ideas apply for both these books and more). In this case a guy had a hard time with hanging grip work from CC2. Although I think …
Handstand Pushup Progressions
Handstands are a huge part of my training right now. And in this article I want to share with you some of my most current PR’s as well as give you some ideas on handstand pushup progressions. Let’s start with the videos. Here you have 8 full range handstand pushups …
Clutch Flag
Been having lots of fun in my recent park workouts. Here is a video on me doing a Clutch Flag. Clutch Flag To be honest, I had never seen nor heard of this version of the human flag, until I read Convict Conditioning 2. Anyone with a good level of …
Slow vs. Fast Training
I received this question from Sean over in England the other day and it’s a great one on slow vs. fast training. “Hi Logan. You said in a post before that it is better to lift quickly to develop strength and power. Is this the same with exercises like pushups …
Circuit Training Ideas
There are many possible circuit training ideas. I’m going to list some just off the top of my head. – Pick three exercises. Do each one for a minute before moving onto the next with no rest. Repeat this all for five rounds. – Pick a strength exercises that you …
Hand Strength Training
David asked a follow up question regarding his Convict Conditioning routine. “Two questions: I forgot to ask, how would you add grip, neck, & calf work in there too; and can you give a more in depth outline of circuit training – how you would plan it?” In today’s post …
Convict Conditioning Routine
I received this question the other day after my post on Convict Conditioning, and since it was well thought out I’m going to give an in depth answer. Hey Logan, You obviously have far more experience than me and I don’t even compare to you in terms of strength/conditioning. You’ve …
More Questions Answered
I figured I’d dive into the email file and answer a few questions today. “I’ve been working on the one armed handstand pushup and have gotten one armed handstand planks. Do you have any tips for faster progression with the one armed handstand pushup. I’m at partial ROM at the …
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