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Secrets of Muscle Success - Part 1  - NEW

What is the winning combination that makes great athletes? Is it just their genetics? Are they predisposed to one particular discipline over another? Is it a training secret? Check out the newest addition and read about the building blocks to muscular success!

5 Tips for Conditioning/Swing PR

The swing is one of the greatest conditioning exercises anywhere - bar-none. If you master it you can master the rest of the moves of the kettlebell. This article gives you 5 ways to hit new PRs in the swing that also apply to any conditioning test.

A Tribute to Jesse Marunde

We experienced a great loss to the professional strongman world early this year when Jesse Marunde passed away. A friend and colleague - this is my dedication to him.

How and Why Some of the Strongest, Toughest Men in Recorded Modern History Use Twisted-Conditioning-Style Training - Part 2 - More Supermen

Continuing in our series on the training techniques of the some of the strongest and most athletic men around - Part 2 - More Supermen cover three more names in superhuman training.

How and Why Some of the Strongest, Toughest Men in Recorded Modern History Use Twisted-Conditioning-Style Training

All the men and all the cultures who've achieved super strength have followed certain principles. These are the principles that we espouse in Twisted Conditioning. Not because they're mine, but because they're what it takes to get to that level of strength. Here are five examples to prove this is the fastest way to get super-strong.

21 Reasons I Train With Kettlebells

An outstanding training implement often overlooked by strength athletes. This article will show you 21 reasons why I think the kettlebell is a serious strength training tool.

Highest Level Strength Mastery

Exporing the world of strength requires the same steps as any high-level pursuit and gives the same lasting benefits. Here we discuss the levels of mastery and strength. Find out how deep you are on this road.

17 Reasons I Train With Hammers, Heavy Clubs and Maces

The second in the series outlining the reasons for the use of training implements. This particular article will give you the information to help you see the wisdom behind the old school ways of training with Indian Clubs, Sledgehammers and Maces and how they can benefit you and your training methods.

19 Reasons I Train With Cables

This is the start of a new series of articles for the site outlining the reasons we use various strength and conditioning tools. This article will inform you about our reasons for using the modern updates of the cable set in the short and long versions and what this type of exercise can do for you as well as its benefits.

What is Alternative Conditioning and The Reasons It's Brutally Effective

Everybody has their own brand name for their conditioning style. This is mine. This will explain to you what it is, what it encompasses and why as well as the reasons it's so versatile and effective.

Bodyweight Efficiency For The Big Man

So how does pound-for-pound strength and bodyweight efficiency apply to a 300lb monstser? We'll examine that plus give you nine tests of strength for efficiency so that even though you're getting huge and maximally powerful you can still be athletic and efficient.

An Advancing Definition of Strength

An excerpt from 50 Power Points for Super Size, Strength & Endurance. In this passage concepts of philosophies on strength and its defining characteristics are discussed.

Outlaw Strength

In this piece Bud addresses some common questions regarding his training and practices along with your best bet approach to your own training endeavors.

Martial Arts & Strength Training

This article brings about the most commonly debated issues of combining strength training with martial arts and dispells their myths.

Wisdom Of The Oldtime Strongmen

Bud covers some of the training techniques used by Herman Goerner and Arthur Saxon. Has a suggested routine as well as nutritional information. This article appeared in the January 2001 issue of The Dinosaur Files.  

Training The Core

In this article Bud addressed the importance of training the abdominals. He suggests routines and the sound reasoning behind building your torso. This article appears in the March 2001 issue of The Dinosaur Files.

Are You Asking The Right Questions?

In this article you will learn what are the right questions to ask in order to make progress in your training. This article is exclusive to the website and may not be reprinted without permission.  

Progressive Distance Training

Bud covers the concept of using progressive distance partials to make monster gains on your full range lifts. This article appears in the July 2001 issue of The Dinosaur Files.

The Fighter Pull Up  - NEW
By Pavel Tsatsouline

Pavel discusses some optimal Russian Pull Up Program for the development and functionality of a phenomenal upper back.

One Arm Partial Rows
By Mike Bruce

Another riveting piece by Mike "The Machine" Bruce. In this segment Mike discusses his use of the infamous partial row and its amazing benefits.

So You Wanna Be A Figther? - Part 3
By Mike Bruce

The third in the "So You Wanna Be A Fighter," series by Mike Bruce, Pro and Amateur MMA fighter and montster deadlifter! Another riveting piece!!

Simple Vs. Easy
By Dave Whitley

A tremendous article surrounding the concept of taking normal exercises or movements and morphing them into outstanding strength and endurance builders. Dave explains the concept of your body's ability to possess "cellular memory" in training.

Training For Dumbbell Swings  - NEW
By Mike Bruce

Mike's crankin' em out with another great piece of advice regarding using Dumbbell Swings and how it can apply to martial arts. Read it, absorb it, do it.

Myo-Feedback
By Bryce Lane

WARNING!    Deep water here. Bryce is one of the few writers working in strength and muscle today with the ability to help practically distill advanced level concepts. A great article on the skill of focusing your strength.

Training Maximum Poundages for Mixed Martial Arts
By Mike Bruce

Mike Bruce does it again. Another outstanding piece to give the proof of strength training for the best in your martial arts.

So You Wanna Be A Fighter? - Part 2
By Mike Bruce

The Second Installment from Mike Bruce's "So You Wanna Be A Fighter?" An outstanding piece and some tough work for you from a phenomenal athlete.

So You Wanna Be A Fighter?
By Mike Bruce

HARD CORE! That's all I can say about this new article by Mike Bruce. Some TOUGH training programs from someone who is the real deal! He's been in the trenches in the Marines, as a Pro-Fighter and a ridicuously strong lightweight. Listen Up!!

Training The Deadlift
By Mike Bruce

A powerful new voice with the grit and chops to back it up. Mike Bruce discusses his training techniques for achieving a 655 dead at 202lbs with just a belt, chalk and no drugs.

Sand Bags and Kettlebells for MMA Conditioning
By Zach Even-Esh

A tremendous piece by a powerful new-comer strength coach, Zach Even-Esh.

The "Double Trouble" Workout
By Bryce Lane

A terrific workout concept from Bryce Lane. An innovater and challenger in the fitness world.

Increase Your Strength with Band Training
By Morgan Norval & Rick Bucinell

An in-depth and informative article on implementing band training into your workouts and the best way to use them.

An Excerpt from The Naked Warrior
By Pavel Tsatsouline

A excerpt from the best selling book, The Naked Warrior. In this section Pavel discusses the facets of both bodyweight training as well as training with weigths.

The Sound of One Hand Lifting
By Dave Whittley

An outstanding piece on the merits and skill of the Bent Press. Not familiar with bent pressing or questioning its use?

Preview: "To move any significant amount of weight in this fashion, you must possess a good degree of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Likewise, practice of the Bent Press will develop all these things evenly with a single movement."