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by: Josh Bryant Let me tell you a little story about some rats and a pool. Back in the day, Dr. Curt Richter from Harvard University decided to test these little critters and see how long they could keep their heads above water. Turns out, after about 15 minutes, these rats would give up and…

by: Josh Bryant Increase your deadlift with one of Josh’s programs HERE. Around 10 years ago, at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Tx, there were some rough-looking cats that loitered around the parking lot. These roughnecks would pass the time by drinking Olde English 40s at the mechanic shop next door to the gym. The group…

by: Josh Bryant Have you ever heard of some ninnyhammer taking a vacation overseas and then faster than a sailor on two-hour leave, a witch doctor throws a “whammy” on this poor soul, suddenly, he has more bad luck than Carter has pills! Seek and you will find. The town known ne’er-do-well does have perpetual…

by Joseph Giandonato, MBA, MS, CSCS Don’t let a busy gym, packed schedule, or limited equipment derail your pec-building pursuits.  Sometimes a crowded gym reminiscent of an early 90s Monday night battle royale. But instead of androgen engorged hulking men in fluorescent colored spandex, social media influencer-wannabes are occupying the fitness floors, nearly trampling over…

by: Josh Bryant Whether you are chasing down some carny-looking meth head, attempting to gank a catalytic converter outside of Waffle House or pursuing Grid Iron Glory, you rarely ever reach top speed!  Therefore, starting speed and acceleration are the most important components of sprinting.  Think of “starting speed” as that “first step”.   Intriguingly, to…

by: Josh Bryant Two-hundred-fifty-pound Indian super heavy weight wrestling champ “The Great Gama” built a 56-inch chest, enjoyed a 50-year undefeated wrestling career, and was one of the strongest men in his day, while training with just his bodyweight! Arguably the greatest running back of all-time, Herschel Walker, built his granite-like physique with nothing more…

What’s the difference between Virginia and West “By God “Virginia? In Virginia, Moosehead is a beer. In West Virginia, it’s a misdemeanor! Similarly, did you know the exact same amount of total volume in training can have a completely different training effect on the same lifter—that brings us to the fatigue model.   What exactly is…

by: Josh Bryant The Olympic lifts are a proven method of developing and increasing power production! Olympic weightlifting coaches rightfully shout from their soap boxes that the Olympic lifts are highly technical and require years for proficiency, let alone mastery. Ironically, these same coaches promote the Olympic lifts as the holy sacrament of strength and conditioning programs…

ON SALE! This week ONLY! $3.99 Thank you for your continued support. Purchase HERE. Powers of the Mind Are you tired of reading regurgitated “mindset” posts on social media from folks who have disastrous personal lives, relationships, and have achieved nothing worthwhile in their chosen endeavor? Even the “experts” offer no real tools beyond feel-good memes. Focused mind…

When the ivory tower studies periodization, they allude to each type like mutually exclusive dating and usually end up getting married to their favorite.   Those in the trenches with the highest amounts of success use each type of periodization for the right situation and context. Nearly all successful training plans weave together elements from each…