Why This Conditioning Works

I’m sure you know that simple tweaks to your program and progressions can lead to BIG results… I just sent out this video as a bonus to the Bull Strength Conditioning newsletter and we exceeded my data limit on that site in 2 days!  I decided to post it here for everyone.

Here is just ONE of the progressions from the Bull Strength Conditioning Manual that ===> JUST WENT LIVE. <===

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Strength Training LIVE Broadcast

New experiment at Synergy – LIVE WORKOUT BROADCAST! Come back here at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time for the LAST workout at the Synergy Athletics gym before we haul off to a bigger facility.

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Upper Body Muscle Building Send Off

Today is the second to last workout in the old gym before we move to that big facility….I’m going to miss it!

The only way to send it off properly is with two amazing and effective workouts.

Want to join in on the workouts from a distance?  Today’s lift is Repetition Upper Body. <== Check out why and the benfits here.

Repetition Upper Body Send Off

1.   Bench Press Warm up, 225 x max reps -1, 185 x max reps (min 15 reps expected, choose lighter weights if needed)
2a. Chin Ups 5 x 8
3b. Weighted Pushups with added ROM (hands on plates) 5 x 15
4a. Dips 3 x 12
5b. Supine rows 3 x 12 – Use and underhand grip
6. Stack and Burn Biceps – I’ll get a video out. This is insane…

Conditioning Finisher – Burpee to pull ups. 4 x 10 with 30 seconds rest.

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Dedicated Warrior Workout Video

I haven’t got a good rant in since “Youth, A Fighter, and The Dying Breed” article, but I’m feeling one coming on…

…but I’m not there yet. 

Listen, I don’t hate people for skipping workouts, just don’t hate us for getting crazy strong without excuses.

If training was easy and done when convenient…then everyone would be walking around all jacked up with sleeves choking their guns. 

I have it good.  I usually have a quality group to lift with and I know this.  Still, this workout video is dedicated to all those men and women out there that get after it day after day…all by themselves. 

But also you will see how I prep athletes for the bench press, and gain valuable core strength (VIDEO BELOW):

Never making excuses, because then understand they are only accountable to the person in the mirror.

No Partner Warrior Workout – ME Upper Body

Near the end of the workout, I broke into a huge GPP exercise that I have been keeping under raps.  I’ll put more out about it later.  I have over 20 variations that have propelled my young athletes from doing 5-10 good push ups to benching 225 for reps. 

I will explain the importance of pushing and pulling BOTH to improve bench in a later proof.

But for now, want proof that it works?  I just had a high school junior rep out 225 x 20 and a freshman hit 225 x 14.  If I don’t step it up, then I’m going to be the weakest guy in the gym!

Of course it isn’t just for beginners…I LOVE IT in my program.

Any no partner warriors out there?  Post up your motivation in the comments!

- Joe Hashey, CSCS -

PS.  Bull Strength Conditioning testers, thank you.  I received 79 emails in the first 3 hours of yesterday’s post.  Don’t worry every one else, it will be live on Monday…or even earlier of you go over to the BSC site and get on the newsletter..

The Value of Conditioning and I Need Help

**UPDATE** All testing spots are filled…I actually took 11 people, 5 testers, and 6 others just to hook some people up with a discount that took quick action!

Conditioning is part of a complete strength program.  Plain and simple.  There is no “you need to be in good condition unless….”  It’s just simply you need to be in good condition. 

Last month I put up a post stating that I would give away a manual to a reader…

Well there was such a great response, I gave away 11 copies of Bull Strength Conditioning and read 153 reader responses to this question – “Why do you value conditioning as part of strength training?”

Not all won the manual, but here are some of my favorites:

“To me, conditioning is all about being able to lift big, and do so while not getting injured. Only when this is achieved, can ultimate progress be achieved.”  Chris M.

“When a Dad can accomplish this, he is setting himself and his kids up for a lifetime of good health and keeps them surrounded by friends that have the same values, were all winners then.” Dave M.

“What is the use of strength if you are out of breath”  Gunther

“Let’s face it…..any dedicated trainee has a masochistic streak deep down, and nothing satisfies that streak more than an intelligently served “buffet” of conditioning work.” TJ

“I don’t care how strong someone is, if that person is not in condition, he is worthless to my team.” Dave C

“I have been a Type I Insulin Dependent Diabetic for 48 years and a health/fitness lifestyle are not only essential for me to live a quality life but i just plain love to train.” Stephen

“As an ROTC cadet and soon to be 2nd Lieutenant, ignoring my conditioning is not an option. It could be a matter of life and death someday.”  Travis

There are tons more feedback on that post, and through this week I will share more. 

PRE-RELEASE COPY

BSC has been complete for almost 2 months, however being a average computer guy, it has taken me a ton of time to get the webpage up for the big launch (Next Monday)! 

However, I need some guinnea pigs to run through the site, get their downloads and to give me any feedback that they have. 

I will be giving these people a discount for their help.  If you are interested in this opportunity please shoot me an email at joehashey@gmail.com.  (yes, I finally got on the “gmail” bandwagon!)

I do not want to reveal the package cost for the public yet, but for this discount group the price will be UNDER $30. (You will get the manual AND the 40 minute Video) 

Email me quickly, as I will only pick 5 “testers.”

- Joe Hashey, CSCS -

PS.  Include in the email if you already have the original Bull Strength Program – that may bump you up the list!