Strength Training | John Sifferman

Interview with the TACFIT Firefighters about Pull-up Training

Learn How Top-Level Firefighting Fitness Pros Integrate Pull-up Training Into Their Fitness Programs in this Interview with Christian Carson and Ryan Provencher If you’re a firefighter, or if you’re employed in another physically-demanding profession, then do yourself a favor and get to know Christian Carson and Ryan Provencher. Not only are they professional firefighters, but […]

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5 Subtle Ways to Make Pull-ups and Chin-ups A Little Easier

Pull-ups Are Tough, But They Don’t Have To Be! Here Are Five Strategies To Make Pull-ups, Chin-ups And Their Many Variations A Little Bit Easier Let’s face it. Pull-ups and chin-ups are tough. I don’t care who you are. They’re just a really challenging exercise – period. And get this. Even though I’ve been doing

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How Long Should I Hold The Plank Exercise For?

What Scientists, Researchers, And Fitness Coaches Think About How Long To Hold A Plank: Including Official And Unofficial Standards, Average Plank Exercise Test Results, And The Latest World Records (Plus, Two Free Programs to Help You Increase Your Plank Time) Note: This post is sponsored by SpecForce Abs. I’ve had a lot of people ask

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30 Days to a 5 Minute Plank and Rock-Hard Abs

A Complete Abs Workout Program to Help You Get Ripped and Dramatically Improve Your Core Strength Using a Unique Twist on the Plank Exercise (for all skill levels) Note: This post is sponsored by SpecForce Abs. If you want to get six pack abs the right way – by building a strong core in all

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Lifting weights is dangerous. And so is Crossfit.

Lifting weights is dangerous. And so is Crossfit. Crossfit is dangerous. And you know what’s really dangerous? When weak, deconditioned, imbalanced, or otherwise unhealthy people try to lift weights that are too heavy for them with poor technique, poor programming, and poor recovery, among other things (like these poor saps). That’s really dangerous. Not like

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