It all started when my Dad bought me the Marine Corps 3X Fitness Program for my 11th birthday. This book taught me how to do pushups, pullups, and situps like the Marines, and I was ecstatic about it. More importantly though, it piqued an interest about getting stronger, and being all that I could be. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘strength training’
Exclusive Interview with John’s Coach, Scott Sonnon – the creator of the Circular Strength Training system (Part 2)
Part 1 of this interview can be found on this page.
Of all the fitness professionals I have drawn my philosophy from, Scott Sonnon, is one of the most influential on my life. I have taken more useful information from this man than probably any other coach – including information meant for more than just physical [...]
100th BlogPost: Exclusive Interview with John’s Coach, Scott Sonnon – the creator of the Circular Strength Training system
*Listen to Part 2 of this interview by clicking here.
Of all the fitness professionals I have drawn my philosophy from, Scott Sonnon, is one of the most influential on my life. I have taken more useful information from this man than probably any other coach – including information meant for more than just physical living. [...]
Specificity in Training – How much carry-over does weight lifting have in real life? Will your time under the iron help you on the field, on the mat, or in the ring?
I have read numerous studies that have concluded that specific weight lifting activities have very little, if any, carry-over to athletic activities. It sounds crazy, I know. Believe me, I was pretty skeptical when I started reading these research abstracts myself. How could getting stronger hinder an athletes performance? Isn’t [...]
Clubbell: a Review about Modern Indian Clubs by John Sifferman
Maybe you’ve seen me swinging some “weighted bats” in some of my videos. Or, maybe you’ve never even heard of a clubbell before. Watch this video to find out what a clubbell is, where they came from, and what you can use them for…
Clubbell: a Review about Modern Indian Clubs by John Sifferman
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Galactic Acid – can it help you get HYUUUUUGE muscles? by John Sifferman
So, I was going to post a training-related article today, but something came up last minute at my local YMCA today, and I don’t think I could live it down if I didn’t share it with you.
Galactic Acid – can it help you get HYUUGE muscles?
Your Question of the Day is: what [...]
Tuesday Q+A: What is a typical strength training session for John Sifferman?
One of your fellow readers asked me about what my normal training session looks like, and here is my official answer:
Typical Strength Training Session w/ John Sifferman
