View Post

Superman Plank Finisher

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

I’ve been using this combination superman plank finisher as the finisher for my core workouts lately. (A finisher is an exercise meant to finish you off in essence, though I’m still not going to failure in it.) This is a combination of one arm, one leg superman planks on each …

View Post

Myth: Bodyweight Exercises are Endurance

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

Myth: Bodyweight Exercises are Endurance Way back when I was in my commercial gym and bodybuilding days (because that was the only thing I knew about how to train…and got next to zero results with) I heard people talk about bodyweight training with scorn. ‌“Pushups and squats are only good …

View Post

Re-use it and Regain it Faster

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

The common phrase “use it or lose it” is one of those principles that applies to all movement. Flexibility is definitely one area we can look at it. I’ve been known for my bridging skills over the years. Whether this was supporting half a ton on top of my wrestler’s …

View Post

Extended HSPU or Freestanding?

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

Yesterday, I shared Emil’s story of the long time it took him to achieve handstand pushups (HSPU). I echoed that my journey to my first ever HSPU took about the same amount of time. Emil also asked this question: “Do you think I should try to build to extended ROM …

View Post

Consistency for 6 Months

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

I wanted to share this from Emil as it describes the persistence, commitment to progress, and consistency to achieve real strength. I meant to reply to your fantastic email covering our communication on that Murder workout I once did I believe it would be about 1.5 years sincd then if …

View Post

Kill Your Neck

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan Christopher1 Comment

Recently I was asked, “What’s your opinion on the wrestler’s bridge and neck problems?” This person also pointed me to a video by someone named Jeff Cavaliere saying that bridging will “kill your neck”. Neck Exercises that KILL Your Neck (DO THESE INSTEAD!!) My reply… Ha! I am very much pro-bridging. …

View Post

Doing chin-ups past 60?

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan Christopher2 Comments

Davy asks: “My question is about age. It is not something you ever refer to but I have read by older retired bodybuilders, etc. that after 60 y/o, you should never do chin ups or movements that put so much strain on the joints. I’m in my 60’s and can …

View Post

14 Reasons to Do Pullups

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

In my mind, pullups are one of the best groups of exercises you can do. Let me list the reasons why… They strengthen the arms particularly the biceps which, beyond just being a beach muscle are very helpful for lifting things, including your body. The strengthen the back, notably the …

View Post

Golfer’s Elbow Stopping Pullups

In Bodyweight Mastery by Logan ChristopherLeave a Comment

Norman asks: “I always love reading your messages. I would like to hear your thoughts about golfers elbow, the reason why I cant manage to do a single pullup.Tried everything: rest, stretching, strengthening even changing diet choices as to inflammation. Nothing works. As a strongman you sure know this condition. …