In a recent video where I showed a new PR of doing 7 reps of pullups with 28kg/62lbs. I received the following question: “Awesome strength. Why don’t you try to add pauses in the top position, though? It’d make the exercise even harder” I’ll start off by saying that yes …
Aggression in the Gym Part 2
Yesterday, I talked about how anger bottled up is dangerous to your health and the many ineffectual patterns people use misdirecting it. I showed how any form of fitness can be used to “blow off some steam” that metaphor actually being close to reality. What’s another? Specifically utilizing or even …
Squat Flexibility Biomechanics
Robin asks an important question regarding squatting flexibility specifically regarding the back and biomechanics. Hey Logan! I’ve read somewhere that you are 6’2 tall. If that’s true, you are the tallest person that practices calisthenics I know, except of me (I’m 6’4). I’d like to ask you a question regarding …
I am Tendon Strong
The following comes from promotional material from The Iron Samson, Alexander Zass, one of my favorite of the oldtime strongmen. The secret of my strength explained. Many physical culturists possess large-size muscles, yet they lack something—something- fundamental. Some possess it in a degree more than others, but they have not …
135 lb. Weak Side Bent Press
I hit my bent press goal for the weaker side, my left arm of 135 lbs. (My goal for the right arm is 185 lbs. and I’m still working towards that) Want to learn more about this exercise? This video and post walks you through how to do the bent …
Martial Arts Hypnosis
The following video from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast showcases some details about mixed martial arts and hypnosis with guest, UFC fighter Khalil Rountree Jr. Mindset is exceptionally important in martial arts, as well as elsewhere. But few people give it the attention it deserves. Hypnosis is one tool, and …
992 Total Testosterone
Recently, I got my latest blood work back. And I was happy to find I hit a new PR in both total and free testosterone! 992 ng/dL Total Testosterone And my Free Testosterone came in at 17.2 ng/dL. I have a post going into more detail about the results over …
How Stretching makes You Weaker
Photo Credit: Trainer Academy The research pretty much agrees. Static stretching before exercise makes you weaker. In 2013, Luka Simic et al did a review of all the studies on the topic, as written in “Does pre-exercise static stretching inhibit maximal muscular performance? A meta-analytical review.” They found a total …
No Two Words More Harmful than “Good Job”
One of my favorite movies to come out in recent years is Whiplash which won several Oscars. If you’re not familiar with it, here’s the link to it in IMDB. If you haven’t seen it I HIGHLY recommend that you do. Many people probably look at it quite differently than …
As Good as Steroids?
An interesting question… Dorian asks, “Can your Testosterone and HGH programs work as good as steroids and HGH injections?” My first reaction to this was of course not…but there are two sides to this. The answer depends on what you mean by “work as good”. With steroids, testosterone replacement, or …
Be Productive While Working on the Road
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Develop Strong Grip With a Help of Edward Aston
Another article from the Strongman Profile series at Breaking Muscle has just been published. Strongman Profile: Edward Aston Teaches the Basics of Grip Strength Edward Aston is not one of the better-known old-time strongmen, but he deserves to be. Aston beat out Maxick for the World’s Middle-Weight-Lifting Championship in 1910. …
Sanford Bennett
Sanford Bennett, born in 1841, was most famous for growing young at the age of 70. At around 50 years old, Sanford suffered from a wide range of chronic diseases and many wrinkles made him look much older than he actually was. He tried to solve his health issues through …
Review of The World’s Strongest Librarian
I’ve known Josh Hanagarne, the author of The World’s Strongest Librarian, for a couple years now. I was sent a copy of his book by his publisher to ask for a review. Seeing as I love to read I said absolutely. If you don’t know Josh he run’s a site …
Looking for Fat Loss?
Many people who come to my site are more advanced trainees. And I have fun teaching them the most advanced stuff I can. And there’s also people just looking to get started and get in shape who arrive at my site. Sometimes I receive an email saying “You’re courses look …