The other day while training I decided to shoot this video for you of a new personal record in the partial deadlift. Now you might be wondering what I’m using to do this pull. It’s the Strongergrip Plateau Buster Swing Handle which you can read more about and see another …
Tactical Strength Challenge
The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a strength competition consisting of three events: A three-attempt powerlifting deadlift Pullups for max reps Kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period You can find out more at tacticalstrengthchallenge.com I had the opportunity to participate in my first TSC last weekend. …
Looking Back and Looking Forward
It is now 2011. I’m not big on resolutions. It’s something like 97% of people have dropped their resolutions by the time February rolls around. I don’t want to be a part of something that has that pitiful of a track record. Instead I do believe in goals. I do …
Why Bending Steel Could Be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Your Kettlebell Snatch or Deadlift
Jedd’s delivered another terrific article on steel bending, how it balances the power you develop in other ways. Well worth reading. Of course, this is in promotion for his new DVD – Nail Bending: How to Melt Steel with Your Bare Hands. If nail bending sounds like a good idea …
Progress and Regress in Biofeedback Part 4
I’m regularly getting questions on biofeedback training, almost everyday. So I thought it was time for another report on how its working out for me. The whole system is built on a premise. Everything is movement.We desire to move better. Often this is in the form of moving against resistance, …
Three Keys to Fast Progress
Hit a 470 lb. deadlift yesterday. For those keeping track (like me) that’s another 15 lb. increase in 10 days. I was surprised I maxed out again so recently this time, but the journal doesn’t lie. Also, for the record that’s just past the 2 ½ times bodyweight mark. Closing …
15lb Max Deadlift Increase in 9 Days
I just wrote last week how my deadlifts have been going way up. But this is getting ridiculous… I ended up doing deadlifts once again. Started with 365 for 8 reps. Went to 415 for a triple. And ended with a 440 lb. deadlift. I could’ve kept going but was …
Leading up to any Handstand Stunt
Seemed to have raised some interest with my last email. So I’ve decided to go into a little more depth on the subject. To sum up what I said last time: The best way to learn the handstand, one hand handstand, or any stunt is not to do the move …