Alexander Zass is one of my favorite oldtime strongmen (of course I like them all, but a few stand out to me.) He was known as the Amazing Samson and performed all over Russia and Europe back in his day. One of the most amazing things about him was that …
Everyone Loves a Strongman
Lately in my training I’ve been focusing on things like deadlifting and a number of gymnastic feats. I haven’t been doing much with the feats of strength. However since I’ve trained them much in the past I can put on a show anytime I please and do all the regular …
Training with Dennis Rogers
I wanted to take the time to share my story of training under Dennis Rogers, now that my company is officially distributing his DVD’s. My friend and I had started to get into some serious training (beyond the bodybuilding we did back in high school, without knowing any better). I …
Grade 8 Bolt Bend
Hit a new big PR yesterday during my workout – Bending a Grade 8 Bolt. It sort of happened like my 505 lb. deadlift. Coming into the workout I just had a feeling I could do it. So I warmed up with some lighter bolts and nails then went into …
8 Reasons to do Feats of Strength
As you well know I’ve just released my newest project, which is a joint DVD course, with Bud Jeffries. Feats of Strength: How to Train and Perform Like an Oldtime Strongman. (Right now you can get it for a cheap price, but this is only for a couple more days.) …
Feats of Strength is Live
At long last its here. A collaborative project with Bud Jeffries. Feats of Strength: How to Train and Perform Like an Oldtime Strongman This is the most complete instruction on feats of strength, training for them, and performing shows that is available. And we’ve got a special deal for you …
Power of Feats of Strength
If you want to be strong then there is nothing quite like feats of strength. To your average person, they don’t understand the strength required lift a heavy weight. But you tear a phonebook in half in front of them and they go WOW! (Even though tearing a phonebook is …
Amazing Weekend
Wow, what a weekend. This last weekend was the first ever Super Human Training Workshop. For three days Bud and I delivered a whole lot of top training information covering everything from partial lifting to qi training, health and nutrition to mental training, feats of strength to bodyweight exercises and …
Bending DVD
I’m sure you’ve been inundated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. I know I have. I’ve also gotten in on some sweet deals. I don’t have a special for you but I just have to tell you about this new product release. As you know on my site I’m …
Rise Above Strength Competition
My friend Doug Fioranelli invited me once again to his gym, Rise Above Strength, for their anniversary party. To support my fellow trainers and have some fun I drove out to Belmont and I’m glad I did. To start with there was a competition. This was different from last years …
Feats of Strength Updates 6
This is the final update in this round for the Feats of Strength Index. All new: Thick Bars Updated: Short Bending Long Bending Chain Breaking Finger Lifting Hand Balancing Pullups Every page has at least one video showing some form of the feat of strength. (Except for one. I cannot …
Feats of Strength Update 5
Almost done, just two updates left to go. There are plenty of videos on these new and updated feats. All new: Anvil Lifting Updated: Muscle Out or Crucifix Odd Object Lifting Teeth and Jaw Feats In strength, Logan Christopher
Feats of Strength Update 4
Some all new Feats of Strength have been added to the index. While there is more to be added every single one listed on that page has been filled out to some degree. Finger Supports Partials Weightlifting Weight Supports In strength, Logan Christopher
Feats of Strength Updates 2
More updates to the Feats of Strength Index. Plenty of new videos featuring Jedd Johnson, some random woman, Chris Rider, Dennis Rogers, Slim the Hammerman, and yours truly. You’ll have to check them out to see the feats though. Pinch Grip Phonebook Tearing Braced Bending Horseshoe Bending Sledgehammer Leveraging At …
Feats of Strength Updates
When I revamped this site I re-discovered my Feats of Strength Indexand realized I hadn’t updated it in a long time. Well that’s about to change. I’ve added text, images and videos to the following posts. Scrolling Frying Pan Rolling Grippers and Crushing Strength Card Tearing I’ve also added a …