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Mastering the Deadlift, Part 2

Now that you’re able to do the ultra deep body weight squats, it’s time to move on to the next phase. Our focus remains on building leg strength. A good deadlift starts with a good squat. And the definition of a good squat is that safety and performance are inextricably linked. Most beginner to intermediate [...]

Free Transformation Challenge

OK folks! I’ve been thinking about this for a little while and it’s time to roll this baby out. If you seriously want to get stronger, more fit and be healthier this may be for you. And then again, maybe not. If you can’t commit to working out 5 days a week. If you won’t [...]

Marty Gallagher Deadlifting Workshop, Part 1

Marty Gallagher gave an amazing deadlifting seminar last week in Lutherville Timonium MD. Stephen Holt of 29 Again Custom Fitness was kind enough to host it for us. Here’s a summary of what he taught. For those who may not be familiar with Marty, he is simply one of the top Power Lifting Coaches in [...]

Change Just Isn’t That Hard

Lately I’ve been giving quite a lot of thought to change. Most folks aren’t exactly where they want to be. They may not be as strong as they want. Maybe their endurance isn’ t where they would like. Maybe they wish they were leaner. Or maybe all three. Getting the results just isn’t that hard. [...]

Disappointed In Your Progress?

Disappointed In Your Progress?

I’ve been under the gun recently. New duties really sort of jacked up my deadlift as I wasn’t getting proper sleep. If I don’t get proper rest then my raw strength is erased. My schedule is now back to normal and I was able to regain a lot of my lost deadlift before the Tactical [...]

The Five Phases Of Deadlift Mastery With Marty Gallagher

The Five Phases Of Deadlift Mastery With Marty Gallagher

The deadlift has long been called “The King” of all progressive resistance back exercises. Done properly, no single back exercise can match the deadlift when it comes to creating functional power, usable athletic strength and dramatic increases in muscle size. Done improperly, the deadlift is ineffectual, dangerous and a complete waste of time. Marty Gallagher [...]

New 6 Month Coaching Program

New 6 Month Coaching Program

Let us be frank. Most gyms measure the success of their trainers solely by their ability to sell personal training sessions. It’s not about transformation and results. It’s about selling. Few gyms even have the ability, or the desire, to determine if anyone is getting stronger and healthier. If you are lucky enough to find [...]

Are You Fat and In Pain?

Are You Fat and In Pain?

Seriously. Look, unless you have an incurable metabolic condition or a chronic problem for which there is no solution, then you should be neither obese, nor in pain. I will tell you that I am sympathetic to your plight if you are either (or both) and looking to make a change and become healthy.  But [...]

Super Human Training Teleseminar Series

Super Human Training Teleseminar Series

Would you like to learn from 10 top strength training and endurance building experts out there? What if it was all for FREE? Bud Jeffries and Logan Christopher are putting together the Super Human Training Teleseminar Series. This is a series of interviews with people like Mike Mahler, Adam Glass, Roger Lapointe, Andrew Durniat and [...]

“Fast Tens” and Kettlebells

“Fast Tens” and Kettlebells

Dan John, Sr. RKC wrote a wonderful article in the RKC manual about “Realistic Reps.” For most of us, we have about 10 quality reps in us. Quality is the key word here friend. I read all the time about “so and so” doing this and “such and such” doing that. Well, I’m here to [...]