Is it better to train using full range lifts or isometrics? First of all, you can use isometrics in two main different ways. You can get incredibly strong and activate your entire body with just isometrics training, like Steve Justa for example. There is a great book called “Functional Isometric …
Overcoming Plateaus in Training
Want to learn how to break through plateaus? There are many ways you could achieve this and I’ll give you a couple of good examples which work. Truth to be told, I don’t really hit plateaus in my training since I regularly use training methods and techniques outlined in this …
PR Report 9-14-13
No major new goals hit this week but good progress all around. I’ve made some changes to my routine after reviewing some of Goerner the Mighty, specifically on the addition of more varieties of deadlifts in my training. This includes many grip intensive ones like single finger deadlifts and more. …
John Davis
John Davis was a weightlifter born in 1921 in Long Island. He was more into bodyweight training than weightlifting as a kid, and he was quite good at it. He was even able to hold a chin-up with 25 lb weight in the other hand, plus he could complete this …
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 …
Ronald Walker
Ronald Walker was a lifter born in 1909 in England with an incredible all around capacity. Ronald never really cared much for showing off with awkward feats of strength, but instead focused on forty two strength tests set by British Weightlifting Association. At his prime from 1931 to 1937, Ron …
How to Start Working Out
Most people who visit my site on a regular basis are fit men (though a decent portion are the ladies too) looking to take their training to the next level. For this reason, I usually cover more advanced stuff which is not always suitable for someone who just needs to …
How to Get Started in Grip Training
If you are looking to get started in grip training at home, there are many affordable (or even free) options. Most people will start with hand grippers, even though they are not so effective for developing grip strength for other things you might need, as they quite specific. However, if …
PR Report 8-31-13
Overall it was a very good week. I finished up with the PCC the past weekend. As mentioned last week I hit my best ever full human flag which is pictured below. With a little more work on this (as I haven’t been training it at all) I should have …
Wilbur Miller
Wilbur Miller, the “Cimarron Kid”, is a strongman and bodybuilder born in 1932 in Kansas and he didn’t show any interest in weightlifting until the age of 24. Before that, Miller was quite successful in running the mile and once he even managed to finish 3rd in the state finals. …
PR Report 8-24-13
Once again I’m back on the road. Only got two workouts done at home. Here’s what I did in that time: Working more on partials I did a 495 lb. three quarter deadlift for a triple. Also been playing around with a squat style extended deadlift to see if I …
Reg Park
Reg Park was a strongman, bodybuilder and an actor from England, born in 1928. He was very active as a kid and he specialized in football, until he met David Cohen in 1944. David was a muscular guy who trained at his friend’s house, so Reg wanted to see what’s …
No Conditioning
A new article all about conditioning and endurance exercise has been put on Breaking Muscle. Why I Don’t Do “Conditioning” and You Don’t Have to Either It’s too bad that running a marathon is still looked at by many as the epitome of fitness. Even the man who popularized running, …
Wayne Smith
Wayne Smith was a strongman born in 1932. He became interested in training in early years, along with a twin brother Ward, but he actually started training after he joined the Navy. During his service in Hawaii, Wayne became a friend with Tommy Kono and below is the picture from …
PR Report 8-17-13
I’m trying something new. Instead of having a random uploading of videos, posts and emails about my latest accomplishments in the gym I figured I’d showcase everything to you every Saturday. That means this will be a regular thing. And its not about showing you how great I am, I …