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Expect Success
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 bad…
No Bench, No Problem: Build Bigger Pecs with Little to No Equipment
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…
Build Starting Speed
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…
Bodyweight Training for STRONG PEOPLE
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…
Fitness Fatigue Model
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…
Olympic Lifts for Tactical Athletes
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…
Powers of the Mind
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…
Periodization -7 Grandaddy Laws
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…
Powerbuilding 1-10-1
by: Josh Bryant Want to look jacked, have the strength to back it up all while improving your work capacity and overall conditioning? Bodybuilders, off-season powerlifters, and old heads who want to throw around some pig iron while getting in and out of the gym in less than an hour will thrive with my Powerbuilding…
Bench Press Leg Drive—Hype or Holy Grail?
by: Josh Bryant If leg drive isn’t the Holy Grail of bench press, it’s sitting right next to it. Here are the three most important things to know about using leg drive to increase your bench press: Leg drive is whispered about in strength circles like it’s some secret cure-all potion only the elite should…