Spartacus Blood and Sand Workout
What workout/training did Andy Whitfield, Manu Bennett and the others from Spartacus Blood and Sand use to get in such phenomenal shape? They went to “gladiator boot camp,” which included four hours of...
View Article600th Post; 600 Pound Bench Press
Well, I’ve officially reached 600 posts here at Strongandfit.net. I think it is fitting to post a 600 lb lift, so here goes: this is a 600 lb (raw) bench press, executed by Josh Bryant at Atlantis...
View ArticleStrength and Body Leverages
Paul Anderson–built for strength Body types and leverages matter when it comes to strength and powerlifting. I first learned this lesson back in high school. I remember max lift day with the football...
View ArticleShow and Go: Eric Cressey Interview
I’ve had the opportunity to interview Eric Cressey, creator of the Show and Go Training Program. Check it out: Eric, first of all, why don’t you introduce yourself to my readers. Don’t be humble–I...
View ArticleHow to Bench Press
Below are a few helpful videos on how to bench press. But before you watch, let me share some personal thoughts and experiences: The bench press was the first lift I ever tried. It all started when I...
View ArticleStrength Size
Franco had Size and Strength This post has moved here:Strength vs Size Training
View ArticleWorld Record 1015 lb Deadlift: Benedikt Magnusson
Ready to watch something truly awesome? Here’s Benedikt Magnusson’s 1015 lb deadlift, recently done at the Ronnie Coleman Classic. He makes it look easy! Another angle:
View ArticleSumo Deadlift
I’ve already posted an instructional video for the standard deadlift. The sumo style deadlift is another way to way to execute this movement. Like the standard deadlift, you are pulling the weight...
View ArticleSavage Strength Training System Review
This post has moved. You can read it here: Savage Strength Training System Review Mike Gillette
View ArticleWeightlifting Belts: A Guide to Choosing and Using
Introduction One of the first pieces of equipment a trainee will want to consider is a weightlifting belt. I recently bought a new one (more on that later), so I thought this would be a good time to...
View ArticleNo Nonsense Muscle Building 2.0 Review
Vince Delmonte’s new, updated bodybuilding program has arrived. It’s called No Nonsense Muscle Building 2.0: Gene Expression Training to Increase Testosterone, Leanness, and Mass. Before I go into...
View ArticleAwesome Workout Song: Cut the Cord (Shinedown)
A few days ago I ran across an awesome song to have in your iPod while training: this one is called Cut the Cord by Shinedown. The song is over a year old but it’s new to me. Crank it up and train...
View ArticleTricep Extension (Pushdown) Instruction
A few days ago I did this instructional video of the cable tricep extension (also called the “pushdown”). This exercise is a staple arm-builder for many bodybuilders because it is an effective way to...
View ArticleReverse-Grip Bench Press
I started experimenting with the reverse-grip bench press back when I was in my mid-20’s. I wanted to add some variety to my chest/triceps training and remembered seeing pictures of the legendary...
View ArticleGarage Gym: Training at Home
Introduction: Why I Left Commercial Gyms (For Now) My wife and I moved to a new city about three months ago. We had spent the previous three years training at a nearby commercial gym that we really...
View ArticleOld School, New Body Review
Introduction: I have had the opportunity to review an extremely popular program called Old School, New Body by John Rowley and Steve/Becky Holman. This is a system designed for men and women who want...
View ArticleBuying and Restoring Olympic Weight Plates
I wrote about making the switch to a garage gym in a previous post–a move which has been great for both my physique and my wallet. The First Project I mentioned the importance of looking for good deals...
View ArticleGarage Gym: One Year Later
About a year ago I decided to switch from using commercial gyms to my own garage gym. As I mentioned in that original post, the unreasonably high cost of the local gym membership is what made me...
View ArticleCovid-19 and the Garage Gym Renaissance
I have written posts over the past few years about building my garage gym and restoring used weights. As I have mentioned, building a home/garage gym has been a dream of mine for a long time. I decided...
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