Last week, I received a large, mysterious package a few days before my birthday. It was unmarked, no return address, no name, nothing! On the side of the box read, “Wheelchair Products.” I wasn’t expecting a package, and figured someone had just used an old box to send me a gift. After calling my wife [...]
Posts under ‘Real World Strength Training Equipment’
At What Age Should We Stop Heavy Weightlifting? Plus, how to get strong without heavy lifting – Reader Q+A
QUESTION: Hi John, I’ve been weight training ever since I was 18. I’m 32 now. I had a hernia surgery about a year and a half ago. I am beginning to increase my weight in the gym again. But before it gets out of hand again I’d like to ask you what age should a [...]
Cross World Clubbell Competition: My Results – June 6, 2009
Today, a competition was held worldwide in International Clubbell Sport. The club swinging greats from all around the globe joined together for some massive sweating, callouses, blisters, and fun.
This is my first official clubbell competition, and I competed in the 15 lbs division. Here are my results…
Total Double Clubbell Swipes completed in 10 minutes: 160
Total [...]
Machines VS Free Weights – the Hierarchy of Strength Training Tools
“I’m all for machines…once they come up with one that can really surpass free weights. They haven’t. They probably never will. You’d be better off trying to lift the damn machine and carry it around the gym…God knows you’d get a better workout from it.”
- Vince Gironda, 1949
I wish our culture took this message to [...]
The pros and cons of Barbell Training: testing the tried and true training tool for strength training
This past weekend, I pulled out my old 300 lb olympic weightlifting set because my brother wanted to start lifting weights on top of his bodyweight training routine. So, I helped him set it up and decided to test out the bench press exercise for old times sake. Now, I haven’t used a barbell in [...]
Where to buy kettlebells – find the best deals on professional grade kettlebells for sale
Kettlebells are a strength training tool that I fully endorse for their many applications. Being a kettlebell lifter, I am often asked about where to buy kettlebells. Just this week, I was asked, “where can I find kettlebells for sale?” in an email. There are a few places to buy kettlebells, and [...]
Doorway Pull Up Bar Review by John Sifferman: Take a look at the Pro-Fit Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar
The doorway pull up bar is great because of its portability and sturdiness. I got a nice doorway pull up bar for Christmas, and I gave it my full review in this four minute video:
Doorway Pull Up Bar Review by John Sifferman
