The pushup is one of the oldest recorded strength training exercises. Martial artists, yogis, and athletes have been cranking out reps of pushups for thousands of years. Without a doubt, the pushup has stood the test of time and is an invaluable addition to many strength training programs. But is the pushup all there is? […]
The Pushup Board: Review of the Pros, Cons, and Alternatives Read More »
QUESTION: Hey John, I’ve never contacted you before but your website has been instrumental in shifting my training focus from Dragon Door and Kettlebells towards Circular Strength Training with a long-term view to MovNat or Parkour-style movement skills. Grandiose plans to be sure! A journey with a thousand steps and all that, I decided to
Q+A: Can You Get Injured From Gentle Exercise? Read More »
By the time you’re finished with this tutorial, you’ll be a creepy squatter, errr… a squatting creep… actually you’ll move just like a duck. Well, no matter how you say it – it doesn’t sound good, but this is a really great movement exercise. Honest! Take a look at the Squat Creep (aka “Duck Walk”)…
Learn the Squat Creep Exercise For Stronger Knees and Ankles Read More »
Hi my name is John Sifferman, and I’m suffering from a severe case of EPDOMS. They say admitting you need help is the first step to recovery. So, now I’m here for the 12-step program. What is EPDOMS you ask? EPDOMS stands for Extremely Painful Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. This is like regular DOMS taken to
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Truly extreme fitness workouts are few and far between. Most workout programs don’t even entertain the notion of extreme fitness and are often designed to convince wimps that they’re working harder than they really are. These wannabe workouts are common among personal trainers who are worried that their clients may injure themselves while under the
The “Beg For Mercy” Extreme Fitness Workout, and why I dare you NOT to do it Read More »
