No Rules - Backyard Training III

In previous posts I’ve talked a lot about no rules, bodyweight, and sandbag training and I’m a firm believer in practicing what you preach.  So, at least once per week I bring the gym to my backyard and tear it up a little!
I love getting my training sessions done outdoors.  Call me crazy, but there [...]

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The Sandbag - A Must Have Tool

I started using sandbags in my training pretty regularly a few months ago.  I don’t know if it will ever replace the barbell as my favorite training tool but it’s quickly becoming a close second.  Sandbag training is nearly limitless.  You can do just about everything you do with a barbell.  Below is a list [...]

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The Most Underrated Upper Body Exercise - Part II

The Hindu or Divebomber pushup is one of my favorite variations.  They are great for increasing shoulder mobility and flexibility, increasing time under tension, and  promoting increased core and torso strength and stability.
Check out the videos below to get a good look at how to perform this awesome pushup variation.

There are tons of different pushups variations.  [...]

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The Most Underrated Upper Body Exercise

The pushup is the most underrated upper body exercise.  Most everyone can do them but when it comes to training, most everyone does not regularly include them.  In a world where everyone wants the big bench (and trust me the bench has it place) pushups are often neglected.
If you’re a training beginner, no matter your [...]

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No Rules Training Part II

Like I said,  Walker’s was a hell of place to train.  You weren’t allowed to mess around when you were in there.  Mr. Walker and Barry (his son) patrolled the gym floor making sure you were putting in some serious work. 
They were awesome mentors.  If there was anything me and my buddies needed help with, [...]

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