I just moved into a new house. It’s great. Tons of room and space for everything.
This picture here is of my temporary gym…if you can call it that. Really its just all my weights and tools piled in a place that’s kind of out of the way.
My Temporary Gym
In order to get the setup I desire and to avoid the elements (I hear there’s suppose to be thunderstorms here tonight) I’ll have to do some construction.
There’s two points to this. The first is that in no way am I going to wait for that time to train. Even if I had no weights I could get the job done just using my own body. Even if I didn’t have a large gym or yard to train in. For a long time I trained in my bedroom in a few square feet of space. You can’t let any excuse get in your way.
But the second point is contrary to the first. My goal is to become one of the strongest people in the world. I’ve never stated that in exact terms here but if you’ve been following me for awhile you may have guessed as much.
In order for that goal to come true, I must train not only hard but effectively. To do the best job I need certain tools. For example to build incredible brute strength, I plan on adding heavy partials to my training. For that I need a power rack and am therefore getting one soon. I want the BEST setup I can possibly have. If a single tool or technique can help me reach my goals better or faster it would be stupid of me not to obtain it.
If you have a goal you need to do certain things in order to reach it.
Another goal of mine is to grow my business. So another thing my new house has is a dedicated room for my office. To use a colloquial term, by pimping out my office this will allow me to further increase my productivity and get more done. I’m talking about a second desk for more workspace, a second computer monitor for more digital workspace, and a huge whiteboard wall for mapping out projects.
Just like before, I certainly didn’t start this way. I started my websites with a small laptop (running out of my bedroom again) on a wireless connection “borrowed” from a neighbor.
You can’t let anything stand in your way. But once you get going you owe it to yourself to give yourself everything you want and desire in order to reach your goals.
Do you agree with me? What are your goals that you can rearrange your life for? Comment below.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. I’ll be doing my first workout in this new house in just a bit. I know it’ll be a good one.
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bodyweight Exercise by on Mar 3rd, 2010. 12 Comments. 
Just last night my friend, Jedd Johnson from the Diesel Crew, told me he’s having a sale on his Card Tearing ebook.
Let me tell you, if you ever have thought about learning this feat of strength, this is your roadmap. There are so many effective techniques and methods in this book its crazy.
It’s normally $29.97 but through the rest of this week it’s $10 off for its birthday celebration.
He’s even coming with a number of bonuses including the teleseminar I just did with him and Bud Jeffries. (Great, informative call by the way.)
You’ll even see my testimonial at the top on that page. Now, card tearing is certainly not for everyone. But if you’re one of those rare individuals that likes to destroy things with your bare hands, drop the 20 bucks and get this book.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Affiliate Disclaimer: Did you know it’s law now that you must proclaim any paid incentives or relationships in everything you do online? So the FTC doesn’t come and raid my house and lock my gym up as ‘evidence’ here’s all the legal writing. I was originally given the Card Tearing eBook, just like I‘ve given Jedd some of my products for reviewing purposes. But its good so I recommend it to others. (I have received products free in the past that I didn’t promote because they weren’t good or worth the money.) I will make a small commission if you decide to buy this product today which I may then spend on a burrito or filling up my tank of gas an eighth of the way full. Would I recommend this product if I wasn’t compensated? Absolutely! It’s the best thing available today on how to tear decks of cards in half with ease.
Filed under Feats of Strength, Hand Strength by on Mar 4th, 2010. Comment.
I’ve just put the final finishing touches on the new site layout. (That’s kind of a lie, since while going through the site I found tons of things that need to be updated and added to overtime.) But for the most part its done.
There’s more functionality for both you and me. I’m going to be putting together a video that walks through the major areas of the site. I’ll let you know when that’s done.
What do you think? Comment below.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Uncategorized by on Mar 13th, 2010. Comment.
While I believe everyone (except a select few with spinal problems) can and should get the benefits of bridging exercises I recognize that this move is certainly not for everyone.
I’ve taken to bridging skills over the years supporting ever increasing weights while in a wrestlers bridge. This move is just a support, holding the weight in place. The limitation before was getting the weight into place. Unless I had a training partner this was impossible for me to do as I increased the weight I could hold. Now that I have a power rack my previous limitation is gone.
Though to be honest with you I shouldn’t have gone for this weight. Although I had kept up in my neck work I hadn’t really worked the support in awhile. And normally when I do this I hold for time, usually 30 seconds.
But I had the power rack and I got excited. After a few warmups sets I did this. With 275 lbs. it was much closer to a max attempt than I should have gone. Oh well. I pulled it off with some effort, but no problems.
Like I said before, this isn’t for everyone (and I do plan to support more weight in this move than anyone else.) But if you want a strong neck and spine there’s plenty of work to do before you even approach this level. My Advanced Bridging Course will get you going building the needed strength and flexibility.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bodyweight Exercise, Feats of Strength, Oldtime Strongmen, Videos by on Mar 13th, 2010. 3 Comments.
Card Tearing
I’ve added text, images and videos to the following posts.
Scrolling
Frying Pan Rolling
Grippers and Crushing Strength
Card Tearing
I’ve also added a new feat, Neck Strength.
Go check them out and let me know what you think.
- If you think there’s a video I should add…
- If you think there’s a feat I’m missing…
- If there’s any features I should add…
- If you just enjoy these…
…LET ME KNOW
Now that the whole site is run on a blog format you can comment on these pages. Link to those videos you like or your own articles on topic in the comments.
Also if you have a website or blog I would appreciate any links you can send to these pages. Tweet it. Post it on forums or facebook. My aim is to make this the best resource for information on all feats of strength online and I need your help.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Feats of Strength by on Mar 15th, 2010. 7 Comments.
More updates to the Feats of Strength Index. Plenty of new videos featuring Jedd Johnson, some random woman, Chris Rider, Dennis Rogers, Slim the Hammerman, and yours truly. You’ll have to check them out to see the feats though.
At this rate, if I can keep it up, the index will be done in a month or so. Be sure to let me know what you’d like to see added. And keep spreading the word.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Feats of Strength by on Mar 18th, 2010. Comment.
I’ll get back to writing more soon but in the mean time I’m still hard at work updating the site.
And I’ve added to the strength training tools page with tons more tools that I use. Check it out at:
And I wrote a guest article for Adam Glass’ blog that went up yesterday at: Change is Rough.
If you get there and have no idea what I’m talking about, I’ll be covering that subject more in the near future. But for now take a look around Adam’s site.
Once again your comments are welcome. And enjoy the weekend!
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Uncategorized by on Mar 19th, 2010. Comment.
How many things out there are marketed as being able to double your results? A LOT.
And as such, we get numb to the idea of anything possibly doing that. But the truth is some things are that good.
You may have heard some of the buzz about Bio 
Feedback training recently.
Maybe you’ve looked into it. Maybe you haven’t.
Well, my friend Adam Glass has just released a video that gives the best and most succinct explanation of how you can start using it right away.
And in case you haven’t heard of it, here’s what it promises. Faster progress and no injuries simply by listening to what your body tells you.
Adam has been busy coaching people in this method and a number of guys have put on 30 lbs. in 4 months. If you’re interested in adding size that’s gotta get your attention!
What if you’re interested in gaining strength not mass? Adam happens to be one of the strongest guys I know, and he’s getting stronger every single day faster and easier then before.
As for me, I’ve just started doing this myself. Its still early in the game, so to speak, but my results so far have been good.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Strength Training Concepts by on Mar 22nd, 2010. 5 Comments.
Just updated more feats of strength with pictures and videos featuring Mike the Machine, Rene Golem Richter, Otto Arco, Andrew Durniat and myself:
- Juggling weights
- Juggling barbells
- Juggling kettlebells
- The human link
- Driving nails through boards
- Muscle Control
- Rope Climbing
Many more to come as well as a few all new ones.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
Filed under Feats of Strength by on Mar 23rd, 2010. Comment.
Looks like this was all new information to many people (referring to my previous post) after watching my friend Adam Glass’ video here. Here’s one from Bill.
“OK, I’m trying to get it here. A simple comparative toe touch looking at ROM after doing certain selected exercises/drills will tell me which of those drills (e.g. KB press, DB press, bar press) will give me the best result(s) not only for training that day, but will have the biggest longitudinal (over time) payoff for my general pressing strength irrespective of implement used? My pressing strength with all 3 of these tools will increase? (maybe not equally, or even proportionately, but all 3 will improve better than with other methodologies, such as Bill Starr’s 5X5, or Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1?) If so, how do I know the appropriate test to determine the best implement/drill to select for working on say, DL strength, or pressing strength? Toe touch or arms overhead, ROM to ears, or behind ears, etc.? I’m not trying to be an asshole here, just trying to understand, and as I’m sure you understand what you are presenting here is a complete paradigm shift. I’m trying to see this free and clear of the things I’ve “learned” over a lifetime of working out/lifting, etc. and this is a BIG change. Thanks, Bill.”
You have some great questions here Bill. And I’m sure you’re not the only one. And I’ll take them one at a time.
The Toe Touch ROM Test
Yes. In my experience I’ve been working on the double kettlebell press recently. If that tests well I may just go with it. Or I may decide to test barbell presses, or single kettlebell presses to see if any of them test better. If they do I go with that exercise for the day. When pressing in any form doesn’t test well I don’t press.
My pressing strength with all 3 of these tools will increase? (maybe not equally, or even proportionately, but all 3 will improve better than with other methodologies, such as Bill Starr’s 5X5, or Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1?)
Yes. Pressing however you do it should improve all pressing even if there isn’t 100% carryover between tools. The idea is to listen to your body rather than force a program onto it.
If so, how do I know the appropriate test to determine the best implement/drill to select for working on say, DL strength, or pressing strength? Toe touch or arms overhead, ROM to ears, or behind ears, etc.?
If I am not mistaken it does not matter which test you use as long as you compare it to the same test done in the same way. I’ve been exclusively using the toe touch now for sometime. And as stated in Adam’s video you’re not stretching but testing your ROM until you feel tension.
I’m not trying to be an asshole here, just trying to understand, and as I’m sure you understand what you are presenting here is a complete paradigm shift. I’m trying to see this free and clear of the things I’ve “learned” over a lifetime of working out/lifting, etc. and this is a BIG change.
I agree that these concepts to represent a paradigm shift. Every once in awhile something comes along that changes the game. Is this one of them? Its too early for me to say for sure. However, results so far have been good.
Imagine if your body could tell you exactly how you should be training in order to improve. It makes sense that you should listen to it rather than try to force it into your plan.
And if you did listen, what would that mean? It would mean faster improvement. In fact, the idea is to hit a PR in one form or another every single time you train. Plus, instead of forcing a movement to the point of collapse, or a movement unnatural to your body, your body is much less likely to suffer injuries or nagging pain.
Based on the idea that it might be that good I’m going full bore into it. Next month I’ll be attending the (very) limited certification by its creator and all the top people. So I’ll have much more to report soon 
Until then if you haven’t be sure to check out the videos available here.
There is no reason you can’t get started right away.
In strength,
Logan Christopher
P.S. I want more feedback. Leave your comments and questions here.
Filed under Barbells and Dumbbells, Bio Feedback, Kettlebells, Strength Training Concepts by on Mar 24th, 2010. 22 Comments.
