As you likely know if you’ve been paying attention, my main training goal right now is snatching the 48kg or 106 lb. kettlebell 100 times in ten minutes. When I initially conceived of this goal, I thought I’d be able to make short work of it. I proved to be …
Logan’s Recovery Ability
I went and saw the movie, Logan, this past weekend. With a name like that, how could I not? Besides, superheroes, specifically the X-men, were one of the things that pointed me in the direction of unlocking my own super powers when I was young. By sharing a name with …
Constitutional Types and Training
This is a largely unspoken principle, yet it affects every person in different ways. If we understand it, we can better put the principle into right action. We all know that we are individuals. What works well for one person doesn’t work well for another. Still, we’re all human, therefore …
Which Oldtime Strongman are You?
The Mighty Atom Eugene Sandow George Hackenschmidt They’re all great oldtime strongmen…but you’ll notice they have different builds. Which one are you like? While everyone spouts that they have the best training system, is it true for you? The lack of understanding about constitutional types is one of the biggest …
Fools Kettlebell Technique
***(in the most sarcastic tone possible) Thank you so much Youtubers for your unsolicited advice. What would I possibly do without you?*** Just recently I received comments regarding my technique on two of my older kettlebell videos, along the same lines, but from different people. I call these people fools …
Can’t Focus with Hypnosis
Jeff asks about focusing in a hypnotic state: “Hello Logan. Thanks for the downloads. Just a couple of questions. When listening to the hypnosis mp3’s, my thoughts tend to jump from one to another, then I will try to focus on what you are saying. Because of this inability to …
6 Strength Training Measuring Sticks
How do you match up? While you shouldn’t necessarily compare yourself to other people out there, it can be useful from time to time.These six measuring sticks can be helpful guidelines for how you might want to structure your training and what your weak points might be. Deadlift – Bodyweight …
Hercules + Muscle + Hypnosis = Awesome
I wanted to share this recent workout with you. 112 snatches with the 40kg (88 lb.) kettlebell in 10 minutes. Not only was that an overall record, but I also did more reps at every minute mark within that time frame. (That’s something I’ve been looking at as far as …
Progressive Eating
Yesterday, we discussed my plans to gain some muscle to help with my training goal, and how you might want to gain or shed the weight for your goals. (If you missed that you can find it on the blog here.) If gaining some muscle helps you, then training is …
Mass with Kettlebells
I’m putting on some muscle. I’ve known I should do this for a while, but I’m finally doing it. Why? Because adding some muscle to my frame will help me hit my main goal with the beast snatch test. What about for your goals? Recently, fasting over the new year …
Nadia Comaneci Mental Training
Shortly after Max listened to the Skill & Technique Maximizer Hypnosis he sent this in: “When I worked again on the snatch technique this week, I have used for the first time also the hypnosis audio track for technique and it also significantly helped me in the training then. “I …
Quick Bodyweight Workout when Traveling
As mentioned previously, I was traveling in Guatemala for a week. On my shorter travels I typically don’t workout — just getting a solid workout in before I go, and then getting right back into it upon my return. I use the travel time to recoup, kind of like a …
Recover While You Sleep
You have a training plan and a nutrition plan. But do either include sleep? Studies show that sleep is as vital to an athlete as exercise and nutrition. We all hear that we should get 5-8 hours of sleep. But did you know that the quality of your sleep is even …
Relaxation vs. Tension
I was talking to a friend of mine about Tai Chi just yesterday. “My teacher is always saying that you want to be both soft and hard. Too many people that engage in tai chi or qi gong, only ever practice the softness, and thus are missing one side of …
Anti-Stress Recharge Routine
I got back from Guatemala a week ago, where I spent a week in the Mayan ruins and the rainforest. It was an incredible and fully present journey for me. And when back home, it was back into the fray: working away on the computer, catching up, then plowing forward …