Beef Up Your Training, Part II

Folks are always looking for ways to beef up their training. Whether it is muscle building, adding, strength, improving conditioning, or fat loss, chances are there is some aspect of your training you feel is lacking. Personally, I’m never satisfied with my training. Maybe I’m just hard on myself but I’m constantly [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Homemade Equipment: How to make a sandbag

I have recieved some questions over the last few days about how to make your own sandbag.  Here is a quick how-to.
What you need:
1. Army/Navy or canvas duffel bag. You can find these at your local army surplus store for about $20.
2. Duct tape, zip ties, heavy duty contractor bags, pea gravel. All this stuff [...]