Chronicles of a Lightweight Beast Tamer, Part 2: The Pistol
Being a lightweight and conquering the Beast Tamer is no easy feat. Here are my tips on how to train for and execute your Beat Tamer pistol.
How I Got a Nearly 10% Bigger Bench Press in 2 Months
Little did I know that being sidelined by a knee injury would end up being the impetus I needed to achieve a bigger bench press. Here’s the program I used.
The Mental Toughness of a Strength Athlete
My goal is to instill respect in an all-out strength effort as an act of mental toughness every bit in the league with an exhausting race. And to remind you the meaning of respect, period.
Why There’s a Hip Extension Speed Bump in the Get-up
The three-point bridge is a great way to get people using the get-up as corrective to first see it as a screen. But it has to show you a problem before you can have the insight to correct that problem.
The Similarities Between Kettlebell and Firearms Training
I’ve been training with kettlebells since 2005. I’ve been doing firearms training even longer. My experience with both led me to the conclusion that there are a lot of similarities between the two.
Tactical Strength Challenge: Spring 2014 Results and Tips
Announcing the winners of the Spring 2014 TSC, as well as Ollie Quinn’s story of how he trained to win the Men’s Elite Division accompanied by analysis and commentary.
Strength and Conditioning Program for BJJ Fighters
This program is a practical approach to strength training for someone interested in supplementing their BJJ game based on a formula I have applied to prepare myself and others for the toughest of martial arts competitions.
The CPSq Kettlebell Workout
The CPSq is performed 1 clean, 1 press, 1 squat, switch hands. Here are suggestions on how you can endlessly manipulate this program to achieve your goals.
The Lateral Arch: A Secret Weapon for a Big Bench Press
If you do not compete in powerlifting, then you have no business arching your lower back like the pros in the bench press. But you can and should use one professional technique called the “lateral arch.”
Justa’s Singles Strategy Adapted to the Double Kettlebell Press
This is a program I have used for building strength in the double kettlebell press. It was inspired by Steve Justa’s singles routines.