Anyone who has been training long enough has felt it, that familiar stagnation that happens when your routine starts to get a tad bit too easy. If you’re mostly doing bodyweight movements, you might feel this a lot sooner than your freeweight compadres. Maybe you’re just looking for an extra …
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 …
Podcast: Adrienne Harvey
Listen to the first female interview on the Legendary Strength podcast with Adrienne Harvey. I first had the pleasure of meeting Adrienne when she attended the 2nd Super Human Training Workshop. [display_podcast] How to tackle the Iron Maiden or Beast Challenge The Human Flag for Stronger Presses? Athletes are born …
Bodyweight Exercises for Size
Can bodyweight exercises really put on quality size? The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can do bodyweight exercises for size but there are still other things that are more important to consider. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8xxaN_hxtg] I have referenced this video before, but I’m referring to it again because it makes …
Bill St. John
Bill St. John was a famous old-time bodybuilder and strongman who took part in a number of contests and placed second in the Mr. USA contest in 1971. Among things which make Bill interesting is his focus on neck training. One of the exercises he liked to do quite frequently …
Podcast: Questions and Answers
I take on many of the questions I receive on a daily basis and answer them in this podcast. [display_podcast] Want to get bigger, stronger, more agile and look better? Here’s what to do first… Two ways to deal with stubborn fat What to do about the voice that says …
Bodyweight Isometric Exercises
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rra4W3GKD8k&w=560&h=315] It’s videos like the one shown above that goes through a circuit of bodyweight isometric exercises that get me really excited! Why? It goes to show you that we do not need to lock ourselves up in a dark and depressing gym like a little rat (or a big …
Bodyweight Training with Odd Objects
Just published a new article over at the Progressive Calisthenics blog. This one is all about how you can take the concept of odd objects and apply it to bodyweight training. Odd Object Training with Bodyweight?
How to Deal with Joint Pain
How do you deal with joint pain? Most people had this problem at one point of their lives so it’s definitely something worth addressing. One of the most important things to look for is the cause of your joint pain. If you are able to pinpoint the exact cause of …
Inverted Bodyweight Rows
Have you taken the time to examine your posture lately? If not, now would be as good a time as any. Take the moment to stand perpendicular or sideways to a mirror and imagine a line going from the lateral malleolus (outside ankle bone) to the approximate point of the earlobe. If you have good posture, …
Pushup Variations
The moment that pushups become second nature to you and your body is the moment that you need to incorporate new pushup variations. Let’s take a stroll along the path of reasoning and explore how variation allows for the process of progression to break through its barriers. When The Going Becomes Easy… Variation …
How to hold a handstand for a long time?
How to hold a handstand for a long time? As you can see in the video above, I didn’t really hold it for a long time, but what exactly is considered a long time? For someone who is just starting out, 10 seconds is awesome whereas for others it might …
Explosive Bodyweight Exercises
Take a look at the corresponding video that reveals about 5 minutes worth of explosive bodyweight exercises. Notice the creativity that went into forming these exercises. Yes, some of the moves are complex for someone who is in the novel stages of learning, but the beauty in the video is …
Unilateral Bodyweight Exercises
If I was to ask you to provide me with a strength training related exercise, you would probably say something along the lines of a bench press or some form of a squat considering their common place within traditional workouts. In this particular article we are going to take a …
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, …