German Volume Training has been misunderstood, misapplied, and watered down for decades. German Volume Training 2.0 rebuilds the legendary method into a brutally effective six-phase system for lifters who want real gains in both muscle and strength.
Are you ready to take your grip strength to the next level? Look no further than IronMind implements. These versatile tools—like the legendary Rolling Thunder—offer a proven way to strengthen your grip and boost overall performance. Here’s how to incorporate them into your training routine for lasting results: Two Grip Training Phases 1. Extensive Phase…
IronMind implements are a great way to improve your grip. In the video below, I’m using a pinch-grip block, but there are many more tools you can explore: https://www.ironmind-store.com/Pinch-Grip-Tools/products/40/. There are two ways to incorporate these into your workout, depending on what phase of training you’re in: a) Extensive Phase: 3–4 sets of 4–6 reps,…
Last week, the strength community experienced a huge loss with the passing of Charles Poliquin. Charles was a highly successful strength and conditioning coach—a thought-leader who introduced many groundbreaking training and nutrition concepts. His legacy includes German Volume Training, German Body Composition methods, BioSignature and BioPrint hormonal profiling, tempo prescription, thick-grip training, the meat and…
On August 25, 1999, I appeared on Breakfast Television, a popular morning show in Toronto. As luck would have it, the editor-in-chief of Flare Magazine was in the audience. After my segment—where I discussed posture evaluation—she approached me, handed me her business card, and asked if I’d be willing to submit an article on the…
Take a look at Ben Johnson’s world-record-breaking 100-meter sprint. Although temporary in the record books, his performance was nothing short of outstanding. No doubt, Ben Johnson is one of the greatest sprinters of all time — and his coach, the late Charlie Francis, was one of the best in the business. If you watch Johnson’s…
Charles Poliquin did the world a huge favor when he introduced the concept of having meat and nuts for breakfast. It’s one of the most effective nutritional strategies you can use — for both adults and children. The challenge? Most kids aren’t exactly excited to eat chicken breasts, pork chops, or steak first thing in…