Is it better to train using full range lifts or isometrics? First of all, you can use isometrics in two main different ways. You can get incredibly strong and activate your entire body with just isometrics training, like Steve Justa for example. There is a great book called “Functional Isometric …
Shovel Lift
The Shovel Lift is my new favorite exercise. I first heard of this one from Steve Justa in his book Rock, Iron, Steel. But besides trying it out one time I don’t think I used it anymore. But since I’ve switched my focus for the time being from bodyweight exercises …
Q1 2013 Testimonial Contest Winner
Every three months I hold a contest for the best testimonials I receive. The prize is your choice of $100 cash or $200 in product credit. This winner is drawn at random from the best testimonials I receive during that period of time. Here is the winning testimonial: “I love …
A Different Form of Working Out?
Sometimes its good to do something completely different for your body. I’m not a big proponent of “muscle confusion” but you certainly need variety to stop plateaus from occurring. And sometimes you need a complete break from what you’ve been doing in the past. Isometrics are a good opportunity for …
Rotating Deadlift
Learn how to do the rotating deadlift in this video. This move is also known as the hockey deadlift. This is a great way to train and strengthen your spine in movements that it is generally weak in. Some “spine experts” say you should never bend and rotate the spine …
Podcast: On Steve Justa
This podcast starts off with a humorous training story on a cruise gym with some lessons learned from there. After that I talk about Steve Justa. Specifically I read a few quotes from his newest book and discuss them in finer detail. [display_podcast] The Hardest and Toughest Lift in the …
Strong Tendons, Ligaments and Bones
Are you looking to build strong tendons, ligaments and bones? This video and article will show you what this means and more importantly how to do it. Make sure to avoid a big mistake that many bodybuilders (and the people who follow their training info) commonly do, and how this …
Podcast: New Website & Direction
I’ve brought back my podcast and in it I discuss the new website, having combined Lost Art of Hand Balancing with Legendary Strength. I talk about the five categories that will be covered and how content will be delivered. Lastly, I end with the new partners in strength that have …
The Most Powerful Training Tool
Its not a barbell… Its not a kettlebell… Its not your training journal… Its your body… And I’m not talking about bodyweight exercises. Those are important and something I’ll be sharing a bunch more on shortly, but for now I‘m talking about something else. That is using your body and …