Sled Training Madness!

While squatting and deadlifting are my two lower body favorites, I’ve incorporated sled training a couple of times per week for some extra lower body work and conditioning. Sleds are a great way to build lower body power and strength.  You drag, push, pull, any which way you want.
My sled is homemade and was incredibly [...]

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The Missing Link to Muscle Growth

Lack of muscle growth for many individuals is sore subject.  They train hard with great intensity but just don’t seem to be able to make they gains they’re looking for.  So what’s the missing link?  In a word, RECOVERY.
Unfortunately a lot of folks do a lot of things right but completely over look the importance [...]

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How to improve your Pull Ups and Chin Ups

Pull ups are your best friend if you want to develop rugged upper body strength and a muscular back.  I’ll be honest with you, pull ups and chin ups are HARD!  They are often a neglected exercise because they are so difficult and most people just are not good at doing them.  But, just because [...]

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The Greatest Training Program in the World doesn’t mean Jack!

The greatest training program in the world does not mean a thing if your nutrition isn’t on point.  The sad reality is most people will hit their local gym this evening after work tonight and completely waste their time.  It will be a waste not because of poor planning or lack of intensity.  It will [...]

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Sandbag Complexes

I love sandbags!
They are a great tool to mix in with your regular training.  Sandbags will make your whole body strong, from you core to your grip.
Today I decided to do a full body workout with just sandags.  Rather than do the traditional sets and reps workout, I decided to thrown in some complexes to [...]

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