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Incorporating Deadstop Deadlift Reps
by: Josh Bryant “Hey Josh, I have just started powerlifting and am new to deadlifting. I did 315 pounds for eight reps using the “bounce” style off the floor. An older powerlifter at the gym told me to stop each rep and now I can only do three reps. Which style should I use in…
ISSA- My Journey
by: Josh Bryant As a kid, I was captivated by professional wrestling and obsessed with building muscles. Ever since I was five years old, I wanted to be around serious strength training 24/7. As a teenager, I loved sports. This passion led me to the YMCA weight room where I met ISSA co-founder, Dr. Sal…
Becoming More Resilient-
Tactical Conditioning
by: Josh Bryant Elite tactical athletes move like gazelles, can keep on going like the energizer bunny, pack the power to kickdown doors and the strength to break what’s on the other side. Tactical athletes (military, law enforcement, firefighters) are unique because they must possess the tactical skills, physical ability, speed, conditioning and strength to…
Deload to Reload
by: Josh Bryant NFL teams are not doing full contact scrimmages the day before a game. Champions in West “By God” Virginia beer pong ain’t getting three sheets to the wind the night before demonstrating their power drinking prowess at local kick n’ stab bar. You can’t go all out all the time and expect…
Six Highly-Effective Chest Movements
by: Josh Bryant A thick, muscular chest strikes admiration in the hearts of men and garners prolonged, feminine stares at the local community pool. The bottom line is, a well-developed chest is the cornerstone to a powerful and rugged physique. A decent set of arms at the corporate chrome palace fitness center is about as…
Small Stuff for Big Gains
By Josh Bryant Thirty years ago, striped spandex and shiny chrome machines were the “expert” preferred path to physique sculpting and performance enhancement. But, in reality, that advice ain’t even close enough for government work and is as welcome as a porcupine at a nudist colony. Thankfully, over the past 15 years, with the popularity of…
Tactical Grip Training Book
The modern dreariness of sedentary screen time results in you staring down at a midsection growing faster than the national debt. Well, it’s time to look up from that navel gazing and out toward a sincere symbol of unapologetic vigor, vitality, and virility. Across time, grip strength endures as the initial indicator of physical and…
Destroy Sticking Points!
by: Josh Bryant Fancier is better in today’s fitness world! Instead of following the crowd with the newest “Cirque du Soleil” workout fad, let’s look at a bare-bone basic method that will develop the ability to destroy sticking points. All you need is a power rack, a barbell and a desire to get better. What are…
5 Reasons Your Deadlift Sucks
(Avoid these five common deadlift pitfalls to maximize strength and minimize the risk of injury) By Josh Bryant 800-pound deadlifts helped Ronnie Coleman, the greatest bodybuilder to ever walk the face of the earth, build the best back of all-time and, in the process, win the crown of Mr. Olympia eight times. Bill Kazmaier, the…
Scramble Strong
The old Jiu-Jitsu adage is that technique conquers all. But let’s be real, strength matters. Strength will help you apply technique more effectively. Strength will help to keep you injury free and on the mat. Strength will take your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. Build strength through using the proven Jailhouse Strong methodology… And tailored…