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October, 2009

RE: Kettlebells vs Dumbbells Sent Saturday, October 31, 2009 Hey, Are you a kettlebeller? Or, do you think every exercise with a kettlebell can be performed with a dumbbell? If so, read this post and get in on my response to the discussion! ------------------------------- POST: Kettlebells vs Dumbbells ------------------------------- Post your comments if you use kettlebells, I'm thinking about having a little contest with some unique prizes if there is enough interest! - Joe PS. HUGE post on thick bars vs Olympic bars […]
Big 'ol training bonus! Sent Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Hey, I'll keep this really quick since I know your time is valuable. I'll be going on Muscle Gaining Experts tonight at 9 to answer everyone's question live. However, if you can't get there, head over to this link and submit a question early Submit a question for Joe I'll try to get a recording for and post it up on the site. Here's the date again, today, Wednesday, Oct 28th. Jedd Johnson goes on at 8pm and I'll be on at 9pm. Lastly, I'll be making a big post […]
Sir Mix A Lot's Posterior Chain Workout? Sent Monday, October 26, 2009 Hey, The one hit wonder of Baby's Got Back did have one thing right... A muscular posterior chain is crucial for athletic success! (I'm sure that's what he meant not in so many words...) ----------------------------------------------------- Post 1 - Baby's Got Back (Posterior Chain Edition Ft Deadlift) ----------------------------------------------------- A little bit of fun mixed in with some important training videos! Thanks for checking it out. Stay Strong, Joe PS. […]
The most important exercises are... Sent Sunday, October 25, 2009 Hey, Firing three quick posts at you! I am working on video exercise indexes on YouTube, looking for some feedback on which ones you want! ---------------------------------------- Post 1 - What exercises are most important? ---------------------------------------- Have you read this post yet? --------------------------------------- Post 2 - Essential ankle mobility strategies --------------------------------------- (sweet new Tee Shirt designs in that post!) Do you have a […]
Why do you workout? Sent Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Hey, Do people ever ask you why you working out? It seems like a lot of time they say, or why bother? When it comes to exercise, some people just don't get us! This week I posted up 5 reasons why I step into the gym and push myself. What about you? Please, take a second to comment on a reason why you workout! Your comments will motivate and help others (as long as you ignore the joke comment by my younger brother)! --------------------------------- Post 1 - Why do you […]
Hatred for functional training? Sent Thursday, October 15, 2009 Hey, Have you ever wondered what EXACTLY is functional training and functional exercise? I'm sure most of you have heard those terms thrown around by a lot of trainers over the last few years. A month ago I was in a discussion with a few other trainers and one exclaimed I hate functional.' It doesn't mean what half the people think it means! Before you make a decision on Functional Exercise read this post! ------------------------------------------- Post 1 - What […]
Most important post I've written... Sent Thursday, October 15, 2009 Hey, Have you ever wondered what EXACTLY is functional training and functional exercise? I'm sure most of you have heard those terms thrown around by a lot of trainers over the last few years. A month ago I was in a discussion with a few other trainers and one exclaimed I hate functional.' It doesn't mean what half the people think it means! Before you make a decision on Functional Exercise read this post! ------------------------------------------- Post 1 - What […]
Funny workout video Sent Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Hey, I've had some weird experiences in my life - competing in a wife carrying championship in Maine (actually my wife's idea!), trying to flip a tire up a mountain on a challenge, but nothing quite as interesting as this... Jedd Johnson of the Diesel Crew and I were shooting Homemade Strength (FINALLY out this week), and we had to use this one interesting object to make a homemade mace for under $15. I had never seen this object used before when dealing with Homemade Equipment. […]
Top 3 Exercises For Athletes Sent Sunday, October 11, 2009 Hey, You have probably seen people performing sledge hammer swings, but have you ever seen these exercises and mobility drills? ---------------------------------------- Post 1 - Top 3 Exercises For Athletes (Sledge hammer) ---------------------------------------- EMBARRASSING STORY: I once went to the weight room when I was in high school and they had these cool new air Resistance machines. Tons of them. I thought they were the best. The faster you pushed, the greater […]
Dumbest Strength Myths? Sent Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Hey, Hear anything crazy at the gym lately? I'm shooting out a quick newsletter out about strength training myths. Gaining muscle will make you bulky and slow. We have all heard it, some people still live it! Check out these myths...and surprisingly some have a basis in reality (and some make me die a little inside each time I hear them..) ---------------------------------------------- Post 1 - Dumbest Strength Training Myths ---------------------------------------------- […]