Was on the phone with John Brookfield yesterday. We had an extremely interesting and enlightening conversation. If you don’t know who John Brookfield is let me fill you in. He’s strong. Really strong. And not just in his grip (though he’s written not THE but THE TWO books on hand …
A PR using the Handstand Visualization
I didn’t know what I was going to write to you about today. So I decided first to do a little hand balancing to generate a few ideas. Some one hand handstand practice. About three minutes in I slapped myself in the forehead because I should do as I tell …
Batman, The Joker and You
Saw the new Batman movie this weekend, The Dark Knight. Simply amazing. And I can say Heath Ledger as the Joker is one of the best villains ever in movie history, right up there with Hannibal Lecter. Highly recommended. In fact I’ll probably be going back to the theater to …
Supported One Hand Handstand
A simple partner hand balancing stunt. In fact, this one hand handstand may be easier than the normal kind. Notice how Marlin’s wrist is supported by George Wayne. Overall it is a very good position for the one handed handstand. Tight and lined up. Just by studying pictures of some …
How to do a Backflip
Got a new article up on the site, complete with a video. This one is on how to do the backflip. I don’t claim to have the best backflip in the world. I know it needs some work for improvement. But I can do them standing on flat ground outside. …
The Mighty Atom
Here’s a question about one of the strongest men who ever lived. Hello, I was wondering what all you know about the Mighty Atom? Is there any videos of him? Please let me know. Thank You! Lee Most of what I know about the Mighty Atom I learned from his …
Don’t Relax in Your Handstand
Relaxation It something we all need. Especially living in this day and age. Too many people live their lives way to strung out, ready to explode at the next little thing. There is a time to sit back and do nothing. Get a massage, meditate, shut down all the electronics …
My First Experience with Z-Health
“Thoracic rotations?!?” I thought I was doing it, but all I was really doing was moving my shoulders around. Nope, my mid-back was stiff and immovable. Try with all my might I couldn’t seem to get the movement down. I had heard of this kind of training before. They called …
Paul Hamm, Olympic Gold and the Rings
I can remember it like it was yesterday even though it was about four years ago. Had never paid all that much attention to the Olympics before but this year was different. My good friend and I were watching the men’s individual all-around competition. Gymnasts are truly some of the …
Kettlebells and Arm Wrestling
Thought I’d go into another question today. This one is from Olof in Sweden Hi Logan I really like your blog and all you put in to your different sites. By occasion the former 5 time world champion master in Arm wrestling com by my small shop ( its so …
What is Functional Strength? Part 4
The final answer to What is Functional Strength?Yeah right. But hopefully this article will clear up what it is and what it means to your training. I want to extend a thanks to all of you who wrote in with your thoughts on the topic. I can guarantee you that …
What is Functional Strength? Part 3
I was going to get to my thoughts on the topic of functional strength today, but I’m going to have to hold off. Busy times with the holiday, my friend’s wedding and everybody in town. So to hold you off here’s the thoughts of Aldo that he sent in. It’s …
Is Age a Factor in Hand Balancing?
There’s some cool things in store for this month. And we are going kick off the holiday weekend with an important announcement on Thursday. We will keep up that momentum through the whole month with a new release (or re-release) almost every single week. On top of that there are …
What is Functional Strength?
Ask and you shall receive. Eric Spence sent in this excellent question. “Logan ,with such an emphasis upon bodyweight and kettlebell lifting. I am an ex-college football player. I remember seeing some big ,powerful, fast, flexible athletes. This was at a time in which kettlebell/bodyweight training was not the norm. …
Handstand Questions Answered
Gonna drop into the mailbag and answer a few questions today. “Is it possible for a weak old man to develop the strength necessary to do a handstand? (presently outa condition and overweight). when will the dvd be available again?” -Dennis The Secrets of the Handstand Quickstart Guide has been …