Atlas Stone Shouldering + Gym Variations

Share Atlas stones kick my butt.  Seriously. But I have enjoyed the full body work that the atlas stones provide.  I have two, a 220 or so and a 261ish.  They are the same diameter (one was made with a foam square in the middle to make it lighter).  When I am done, my legs [...]

Exactly When Do I Deload?

Share Question:  Should I plan deloading weeks for the athletes I train.  They are mostly high school age boys and girls. ___________________________________________________________ Answer:  No and yes, but mostly no… Here is something I have learned from running my gym over the last years.  Deloading weeks will schedule themselves with high school age people.  So, yes [...]

Effective Pull Up Variation

Share Here is a classic relative body strength exercises that I included in the Bull Strength Manual.  The movement is simple to explain – simply perform a dynamic pulling movement and switch grips at the peak.  Benefits of Switch Ups Improved dynamic grip strength Forces a dynamic pull or chin up Increased upper back and forearm [...]

Increase Your Squat NOW

Share As an update, I did send out the newsletter exclusive free bonus on improving your squat.  Here is just one of the comments I received from a friend of mine on Facebook (Add me as a friend HERE), John Cortese: Hey Joe, nice squat bonus! I have been using the “knees out” cue for [...]

Axle Deadlifting For Serious Strength

Share I just posted up this video of some axle deadlifting that we did down at John Alvino’s place down in New Jersey.  Jedd Johnson, Ryan Magin, and I got up to some good weight on the deadlift, and had a great time. Jedd went on to pull 315 double over hand.  I wasn’t able [...]

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