The majority of fitness and even strength training is focused on the muscles and also the cardiovascular system. But that’s not all there is to having a strong and fit body. If you only focus on your muscles, they may be strong but what about everything else? Injuries can and …
1000 lb. Neck Bridge
I did it! I’ve had this goal in mind for several years now, ever since I really got started with weighted bridging. Over 1000 pounds! As you’ll see pointed out in the video the total is 1003 lbs. (about 456 kg) 275 lb. barbell lifted overhead 495 lb. barbell placed …
How to Build a Bigger Neck
What is the best way to build a bigger and stronger neck? In my regular training for neck strength, I prefer numerous variations of the wrestler’s bridge – which can be found on my YouTube channel or here on the website. However, there is another exercise which is very effective …
PR Report 9-7-13
I hit a big sub-goal of mine this week with an 806 lb. wrestler’s bridge. My previous best was somewhere around 625 lbs. Just a couple weeks ago I hit a new PR in the overhead only portion as seen here. With the help of my friend Tyler I was …
Charles Atlas
Charles Atlas was born in Italy in 1892 as Angelo Siciliano. He moved to the USA with his parents when he was 13 years old in search for a better life, which turned out to be the right decision later on. Angelo started training after visiting the Brooklyn Art Gallery …
George Hackenschmidt
George Hackenschmidt was an accomplished strongman, a professional wrestler and a physique star, born in 1872. He started training weight lifting and gymnastics very early and successfully and by the time he turned 18, he was able to lift more than 200 pounds overhead single handed. Hack is thought to be the …
How to Master the Wrestlers Bridge
I’ve written a guest article for my friend Rob Drucker over at Old Time Lifting. You’ll learn: What the bridge is good for How almost everyone neglects to train one of the most important parts of their body How to get started in the wrestler’s bridge Where to go once …
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 …
Neck Strengthening Exercises
There are many ways you can strengthen the neck. Here are a few basic exercises you can do. Bridging – To me this is the king of neck strengthening exercises. But it gives you much more than that. It build flexibility and works the spine as well as the whole …
Destructive Training Habits
No I’m not talking about spending 4 hours in the gym that wear you down instead of building you up. That kind of stuff will be talked about some other time. What I am talking about is a certain kind of strength training. The kind that leaves behind a pile …
- Page 2 of 2
- 1
- 2