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 …
How to Lockout Arms on a Bridge?
Logan, how do I get my upper back to bend when pushing up into the bridge? I can push up off the floor so my head fully clears the floor but I cant get my arms close to being straight locked-out not even close. My arms stay bent real bad. …
Kill Your Neck
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. …
Wrestler’s Bridge Basics
Recently a customer asked about bridging and after searching I realized I didn’t have a good article simply covering the basics. This one covers the wrestler’s bridge and a future article will go into the gymnast or hand bridge. The wrestler’s bridge is by no means a new exercise. It …
What I have Achieved…and YOU Can Too
Like I told you in my last article about practicing what I preach its one of the most important things that I do. So I wanted to take a moment and share with you the achievements I have accomplished and how you can do the same or similar ones by …
1000 lb. Neck Bridge
I did it! I’ve had this goal in mind for several years now, ever since I really got started with weighted bridging. Over 1000 pounds! As you’ll see pointed out in the video the total is 1003 lbs. (about 456 kg) 275 lb. barbell lifted overhead 495 lb. barbell placed …
Gymnastic Bridge Foot Placement
How you place your feet when doing bridging exercises will change up the difficulty of the exercise. This is especially important when you’re working on harder variations. If you are not as flexible as you’d like to be, the easiest position is to get your heels up and just use …
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 …
Insane Robot
My friend Tyler just sent me this video and I had to share it here. Dancing in any form always shows body mastery. This guy pulls off some stuff that just looks unreal. The bridging skill at 2:45 is freaking unbelievable!
Neck Training Article
I wrote a great guest article for Anthony Mychal all about neck training, showing my favorite exercises. Check it out. Neck Training Fit for a Neanderthal
Why you need to join us for the Super Human Workshop – Part 2
If you missed part 1 click here where kettlebell training was discussed. Today we’ll move onto bodyweight training. For some reason I’m known as a bodyweight guy. Maybe that’s because I do hand balancing and acrobatics. Maybe because of my crazy Ultimate Royal Court Challenge. The truth is I love …
Advanced Bridging Exercises
While I believe everyone (except a select few with spinal problems) can and should get the benefits of bridging exercises I recognize that this move is certainly not for everyone. I’ve taken to bridging skills over the years supporting ever increasing weights while in a wrestlers bridge. This move is …
Neck Strengthening Exercises
There are many ways you can strengthen the neck. Here are a few basic exercises you can do. Bridging – To me this is the king of neck strengthening exercises. But it gives you much more than that. It build flexibility and works the spine as well as the whole …