The Ultimate Isometrics Manual is a nerd's paradise, at least for this nerd. From the mind of Convict Conditioning author Paul Wade, and published by Dragon Door, this hefty 462 page book that is about as ... Continue Reading
8 Plateau-Busting Intensifiers
For weeks, you seemed to be in the zone. Everything was clicking, the weight felt effortless, and you were the master of your destiny. You rode the wave. Then your training utopia fell apart, as if Justin ... Continue Reading
What Isometric Training Says About Your Back Squat 1RM
“The use of the isometric squat as a measure of strength and explosiveness.” What does this mean? Can you apply it to your own training? Can't we simplify all this science mumbo-jumbo? I hear you. ... Continue Reading
Which is Better: Isometrics Or Weight Training?
When it comes to exercise, people love to pick sides on what is better. Today, I’ll be looking at two different styles of exercise, isometrics and weight training, and seeing which side comes out on ... Continue Reading
Isometric Training: What It Is and How to Do It Correctly
Famed strongman Alexander Zass credited much of his great strength to his isometric training as a prisoner during World War I. He would push on the bars and chains that held him captive and quickly saw ... Continue Reading