If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that my primary goal is the beast snatch test (100 reps with the 106lb/48kg kettlebell in 10 minutes). While I initially thought, this would be a pleasant side goal that I could knock out with a little work, it has …
Beast Snatch Progress
As you likely know if you’ve been paying attention, my main training goal right now is snatching the 48kg or 106 lb. kettlebell 100 times in ten minutes. When I initially conceived of this goal, I thought I’d be able to make short work of it. I proved to be …
Can’t Focus with Hypnosis
Jeff asks about focusing in a hypnotic state: “Hello Logan. Thanks for the downloads. Just a couple of questions. When listening to the hypnosis mp3’s, my thoughts tend to jump from one to another, then I will try to focus on what you are saying. Because of this inability to …
Hercules + Muscle + Hypnosis = Awesome
I wanted to share this recent workout with you. 112 snatches with the 40kg (88 lb.) kettlebell in 10 minutes. Not only was that an overall record, but I also did more reps at every minute mark within that time frame. (That’s something I’ve been looking at as far as …
Nadia Comaneci Mental Training
Shortly after Max listened to the Skill & Technique Maximizer Hypnosis he sent this in: “When I worked again on the snatch technique this week, I have used for the first time also the hypnosis audio track for technique and it also significantly helped me in the training then. “I …
What to do about Failure?
Michael asks an important questions: Have been engrossed in Mental Muscle for several days (not finished) and am trying to set anchors. there is so much to remember!! Been listening to your tape on strength so my visualizations are of the three primary lifts in powerlifting. I have used visualization …
I blame Descartes
Based on the correspondence I get many people fall into three camps regarding hypnosis. 1) They think it’s BS 2) They think it’s a magical solution 3) They think it’s a useful tool Let’s discuss these in order. For those thinking all hypnosis is bunk, it’s often because they’ve seen …
Autosuggestion and Hypnosis according to Napoleon Hill
Lately, I’ve been reviewing the work of Napoleon Hill. If you’re not familiar with him, he is the author of Think and Grow Rich, probably the most popular book on building wealth ever. It was written back in the 30’s after Andrew Carnegie tasked him with discovering the philosophy of …
Hypnosis for Athletes
Hypnosis for athletes is a powerful tool that few people use. You might be surprised to know that many greats, like Mike Tyson, Tiger Woods and plenty of others have used hypnosis. In the strength training world it may be even more rare. Which is a shame because it could …
25 Pounds of Muscle in 30 Days
It may sound unbelievable, but let me tell you a story… Almost two years back I ran an experimental group with a few Inner Circle members. All of them self-proclaimed “Hard Gainers”. The aim was packing on size over a 30-day period. (Okay, it’s not 100% muscle, but a good …
First Ring Muscle Up at 60
I love to share successes of those who put into practice what I teach. This video from Greg is a perfect example. I did it! My first ring muscle up after 2&1/2 years. I first saw a picture many years ago of someone who had done a bar muscle up, …
Dragondoor’s Health and Strength Conference 2016
Dragondoor announced last week the second annual Health and Strength Conference. I spoke there last year, on the subject of mental training, and I’ll be doing so again this year, along with others including Dan John, Al Kavadlo, Max Shank, Jon Bruney and many others. Hope to see you there! …
The Mighty Atom Hypnotizes
The following comes from The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein by Ed Spielman. It is the first in a series of articles showcasing some of the amazing things The Mighty Atom did and how you can do the same. The Atom always claimed that his mind control could be …
Mental Training Interview
Jedd Johnson from Diesel Crew interviewed me recently on the topic of mental training. We discussed: How the body and mind work together Why HOW you visualize is more important than WHAT you visualize What to do to best prepared for any Competition The use and value of basic hypnosis …
Marilyn Monroe, Breast Development and Recovering from Your Workouts
The other day I was going through a book on hypnosis by Leslie Lecron. This man worked with the famous actress Marilyn Monroe early in her career. Did you know that early on when she was trying out for acting gigs she would become paralyzed with fear when she had …
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