Strength Training Archive

  • Building to a Handstand

    Posted on August 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Most people don’t use bodyweight exercises to the fullest degree.  Hell, most don’t use bodyweight exercises at all.  Now by not using bodyweight exercises in your workout you are depriving the body of a key component needed to gain serious strength. Below is an example of...

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  • The Underground Bodyweight Workout Challenge

    Posted on August 5, 2010 | No Comments
    A couple of days ago one of my mentors posted a challenge call the The Underground Bodyweight Workout Challenge. So being the guy I am, I decided to see how a couple of my athletes stacked up to his. The Challenge Pull-ups, Squat Jumps, Push-ups, Lunges Jumps no...

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  • Crazy Strength Shop

    Posted on August 4, 2010 | No Comments
    I needed a little kick in the butt today so I figured why not give you one. This video is not for the weak at heart.  And most of you won’t be able to most of the things you see here. But instead of using that as...

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  • Tank Toss

    Posted on July 27, 2010 | No Comments
    The video you are about to watch is only for the dedicated person.  It is not for the weak at heart or mind.  The tank press is a very intense exercise using total body power.  While most won’t agree with it’s use for one reason...

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  • Standing Hand Over Hand Pull

    Posted on July 25, 2010 | 14 Comments
    The title of the post says it all  Standing Hand Over Hand Pull.  This is one the best exercises for building the back for Strength, Power and Power Endurance.  Not only does the back get blasted but your grip and biceps are on fire at...

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  • Animal Movement Warm Up

    Posted on July 23, 2010 | 6 Comments
    A few days ago I wrote a small post on the use of animal movements in you training programs.  In my programs, I have found using them for a warm-up or conditioning are the best ways to include these movements in a conventional program.  Below...

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  • 5 Reasons to Use Trap Bar Deadlifts

    Posted on July 12, 2010 | 6 Comments
    Below is a video showing you one of the best bang for your buck exercises. Trap Bar Deadlifts. Once I started using this exercise with my athletes the strength response was unbelievable.

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  • Why aren’t you Squatting?

    Posted on March 15, 2010 | 5 Comments
    There are many different exercises to choose from when designing a workout routine.  Theses choices can make your head spin no matter the experience you have putting workouts together.  Even though these choices can be difficult at times, one choice should be a no brainer. ...

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