Bodyweight Exercises- Front Lever Variations


Longtime readers know how much I have always loved and promoted bodyweight exercises. Renegade Inner Circle members know how much I love gymnastic holds such as the front lever. I believe this should be part of everyone’s training arsenal and is an incredible lat exercise that is nearly unmatched.

The first, most basic progression of the front lever simply involves holding yourself parallel to the ground in a fetal position with your back rounded and your knees on your chest. Do that 3-6 times per week for 3 sets of 10-15 [...]

Read More

Renegade Strength & Conditioning Workshop Review


By David Claiborne

As a strength coach, one thing that I always try to make sure I do is to learn from the best.

That is why last month, I traveled (once again) up to New Jersey to learn from one of the guys who originally got me in this industry and I turn to frequently for information to help take my coaching, and my clients and athletes results up another notch.

Sure, I could join his Inner Circle (I did), and just read his blog posts (I have been for 3+ years [...]

Read More

Can You Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat?


Can You Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat?

Can you can gain muscle without getting fat?

Anyone can eat a ton and lift heavy weights for a few months.

The result is they will gain weight. That’s for sure.

Unfortunately, in 99% of cases, more than half of it will be fat.

That’s never  a good look.

But by following a proper diet and adding in some type of high intensity conditioning work a few days per week you actually can build muscle without getting fat.

Traditional medium intensity cardio methods will eat away too much muscle and should be avoided for this reason.

Besides [...]

Read More

My Personal Journey to Hell and Back


My Personal Journey to Hell and Back

Maybe you screwed up last year. You showed signs of weakness or lost your way.

Maybe it was your fault or maybe it wasn’t.

Maybe your dad died or you got fired or divorced.

Thing is, none of that matters now. You don’t have to forget any of the hardships you endured but you do need to leave them behind you. Sitting around thinking about what was or what could have been does no one any good.

When my step dad, Ed, died a few years ago it seemed like all I could do [...]

Read More

Sitting is Killing You


Sitting is Killing You

I’ve posted this infographic on my Facebook and Twitter pages a few times but since I figure not everyone sees those all the time (because for reasons unbeknown to me the whole world is not yet following me there!) it’d be a good idea to post it here. Plus I like to review it myself from time to time to make sure I’m not spending more than three or four hours per day sitting… because, uh… that shit equals DEATH!!!

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

Read More