Forgotten Lifts

Alright,  

Today we are going to look at one of the coolest of the forgotten lifts: The Full Zercher lift as created by Bob Zercher.

Brett

Handstand Push-up variations

Hey Y'all,

In this video I take a look at moving from the classic handstand push-up into some interesting and fun variations. I hope you like 'em.

Brett

Some Great Push-up Variations

Hey Everyone,

In this video I look at some variations of the classic push-up. These variations area all about creating three dimensional development, full range of motion strength and conditioning and overall stability. Give them a try and let me know what you think.

Brett

A day in the training life: Final round from last night's training

Hey Everyone,

This video is the final round of the main portion of last night's training. It's a very Bud Jefferies inspired deadlift session. The goal is to shoot for 4-6 rounds with no rest in between movements and minimal rest in between rounds.  I used 455 pounds for the deadlift, 216 pounds (108 in each hand/an 88 lbs. and 20 lbs. Kettlebell), 88 pounds for the 1-am swings, 88 pounds for the 2-arm walking swings and 20 pounds for the loaded spinal flexibility moves. A pretty good round overall, my hands were a little dead after all the grip work I did earlier, hence the wraps and switching hands ever 5 reps on the swings. A solid final round though, and mid-section work went well afterwards.

Yours in strength and health,
Brett

Videos of my L-sit press up to Handstand at 195 pounds bodyweight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hq6mKA1-Iso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hq6mKA1-Iso#t=29

Above are the links to my youtube videos of my L-sit Press Up to Handstand. I originally did a video of this a few years back. Recently I had a fitness tips reader comment about it and they asked me, "Brett, I loved that video but you only weighed 160 pounds back then. Now that you're 195 pounds, can you still do it?"

I wasn't sure, being that I had been focusing on other aspects of my strength and conditioning, but I thought I'd try it out. The videos are the results.

Now, this movement is an incredible one for building great levels of fitness. But, before you try it out make sure that you're solid in your L-sit, your Tucked Planche and your Handstand. These three pieces are critical to success.

Add it into your routine and I think you'll love the rewards.

Yours in strength and health,
Brett

Closing in on a decade without illness!

Hey everyone,

As we are now into 2014, I will be closing in on 10 years since the last time that I was sick. I don't say this to brag; but it's been really nice being able to go for almost a full decade with no colds, flus, sore throats etc.

And I'm not the only one.

Some of my coaches haven't been sick with any type of malady for 40, 60, and more than 70 years.

Now, I bring this up simply to show that being sick and not feeling well don't have to be a part of life.

In fact, if you are sick you are, by definition, not leading a healthy life.

And that brings me up to the point of this post.

By exercising correctly, eating correctly, resting correctly, and more you can live a life free of disease and sickness.

Imagine how awesome that would be.

I'll be doing a seminar coming up soon on that very thing.

Keep checking back for more info.

Brett

211 lbs. Windmills at the end of a training session

I was finishing up a tough training session and decided to go for a good set of 5 reps with 211 pounds.