In this video I’d like to address what are the best weight collars used for dumbbells and barbells etc. There are many collars available on the market and most of them aren’t really as good as you’d want them to be. Most people use crappy spring collars. These work, but …
Grade 8 Bolts
I haven’t done any serious bending for quite some time, but I started training again recently. During this workout I tried to bend a Grade 8 bolt and that’s first time I tried it since I bent one long time ago. Here’s my recent bend: And here’s the one from …
Steve Reeves
Steve Reeves was born in 1926 and he is best known as a bodybuilder and actor. At his peak, Steve had an incredibly symmetrical physique as he stood at 6’1″, weighed 216 pounds with 18½” arms, 52″ chest, and a 29″ waist. Steve started training at the age of 16 …
Podcast: Frankie Faires on Biofeedback
Last week I interview Adam Glass. This week its his partner Frankie Faires as we discuss biofeedback training in more depth and how this system of training was developed. [display_podcast] How a range of motion test can give you lots of answers When corrective exercises may be necessary and when …
Hair Care Routine
I got an unusual question recently concerning my hair and what do I do to take care of it. This is often what people wonder after seeing me pull a fire truck or a similar vehicle. When you have so much hair together in one bunch it’s really as tough …
The Great Antonio
The Great Antonio was a strongman born in 1925 in Croatia as Anton Baricevic. He was quite an eccentric figure, so it’s not a wonder that there are many anecdotes about him – like the one where he was able to uproot trees using a cable around his neck, at …
How I Do Biofeedback Training
When I enter the gym I have a basic idea of what I’m going to be doing. But… I do not have a written plan. I do not know exactly what exercises I will be doing. I do not know the weights, sets and reps. I don’t know how long …
Working Same Muscle Groups Two Days in a Row
Is it a good idea to train same muscle groups two days in a row? The answers is yes and no, as it all depends on the way you do it. Personally I do train the same muscles or body parts all the time. Even with lifts you’re “can’t do …
How To Do It All
I got an interesting question recently on how to incorporate kettlebells, kettlebell juggling, bodyweight, gymnastics, strongman training, Olympic lifting and heavy barbell work into one program. In fact something along these lines is a common question I receive because it is what I do. Judging from numerous videos on my …
52 Ways to Get Up Off the Floor
A new article of mine is published at Breaking Muscle. The Stand-Up Challenge: 52 Ways to Get Up Off the Floor
Podcast: Adam Glass
Adam Glass is a good buddy of mine. So its about time I got him on the podcast. Had a lot of fun with this call as we discussed our training and how different it is from so many people out there. Warning: Explicit! [display_podcast] How you can train WITHOUT …
Lessons in Strongman Training
I had the opportunity to attend a strongman training workshop, at Santa Cruz Strength, the previous weekend and wanted to share with you some of the training tips I learned while doing it. It was put on by Clay Edgin who has been involved in the strongman sport for about …
Energy, Qi and Strength
I was reading William Pullum’s How to Use a Barbell the other day and came across this quote: “The things that make for outstanding physical strength are great vital force, a high degree of nervous energy, and superlative quantity of muscular tissue.” Sounds good to me but what does he …
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, …
Kettlebell Tabata
Are you searching for a way to add some sugar and spice to your workout routine? Perhaps you are tired of doing the same old routine week after week, and you are grasping for something new and exciting. Try the kettlebell tabata! Tabata is something that is most definitely quick …