Legendary Strength Blog

Something important in training is to do what you enjoy doing. You won’t make the same kind of progress you if you just go through the motions of a workout you dread, that’s if you train at all.

But when you love what you do you’ll never miss a day plus you’ll be training harder because you enjoy it.

That’s why a lot of the guys at the top of the game are at the top. The Olympic athletes that I’ve been watching late every night. The strongmen I’ve been showing you pictures of and will continue to show.

One of the things I’m best at is kettlebell juggling. People keep telling me how impressed they are with my skills (now if only it was an Olympic sport I’d be golden).

It’s a little surprising to me. For one thing it didn’t even take long to get as good as I am. And two, it didn’t take any real effort. No effort to toss around large weights?

Yes its true. Simply because I have fun doing it. I have fun testing my endurance and coming up with new stunts. While it may be physically demanding my mind is playing around like a kid.

Not everyone wants to throw kettlebells around. Not everyone wants to even use kettlebells. Its a highly personal thing.

But if you are interested my new DVD set covering everything kettlebell juggling has just been released. Go check it out.

Whether you lift barbells or just your bodyweight, you have horseshoes bent across your neck or swim laps in the pool, toss around heavy weights or just swing them is your choice.

Whatever you choose, make sure its something you enjoy, then push yourself and the levels of what’s possible.

In strength,
Logan Christopher

P.S. The DVD’s are at a special introductory pricing and I’m not sure how long it’ll last. Get in on the even sweeter deal now. The Definitive Guide to Kettlebell Juggling

Today we feature two rising stars in the small world of performing strongman. You may never have heard the name Chris Rider before. But you will now and definitely more in the future.

In just over a year of practicing these feats he is already one of the top guys. Here are a few pictures of him destroying a big horseshoe. This thing was a beast.

Pat Poviliatus is known as the best horseshoe bender in the world, but that title may soon fall to Chris. You can see the determination of his face. But you don’t get to see the full effort he put out in order to complete this bend. Or hear his yells.

It was awe-inspiring and gave a glimpse of why these guys are so good. They’re willing to push themselves to levels that would scare most people.

He also has strong hair. Although there’s no picture we all witnessed him snap a chain in half using his hair.

Mike ‘the Machine’ Bruce is the other. He has the World’s Strongest Neck but that’s not all. Here we have Tim Fox jumping off a ladder onto his stomach. Yeah, he’s got strong abs too.

But one of the most amazing feats involved both Chris and Mike. Combining their abilities as only they could. Chris bending a horseshoe across the throat of Mike. Another picture of intensity.

These guys were good, no doubt. But they’re also some of the friendliest people I know (everyone at the event was). It was a pleasure to meet and get to know them.

Check out their blogs at the following to find out more about them and their feats:

Mike the Machine
Chris Rider

In strength,
Logan Christopher

Here’s a question about one of the strongest men who ever lived.

Hello,
I was wondering what all you know about the Mighty Atom?  Is there
any videos of him? Please let me know.
Thank You!
Lee

Most of what I know about the Mighty Atom I learned from his biography, The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein. Unfortunately, the book is out of print but you can still find some used on occasion like at Amazon, if you’re willing to pay the price.

I have never seen any film of the Mighty Atom performing, though I imagine somewhere some exists.

If you haven’t heard of this man, here’s the short version of his life. He grew up as a sickly little boy and was not suppose to live for very long. Under the tutelage of the circus strongman, Volanko, he became healthy and strong.

Some years after moving to America he got involved in vaudeville performing his various strongman acts. His most famous stunt probably was holding back an airplane from taking off by his hair.

Even is his old age he could bend iron bars that would humble most men. The secret was that the power really is all in the mind. That’s how a small guy like the Mighty Atom is still known as one of the strongest men that ever lived.

Just recently Dennis Rogers put out a new site devoted to the Mighty Atom. Check it out to read even more fascinating stories.

In strength,
Logan Christopher

You can get the Strongman Manifesto now, and discover how to become as strong as you possibly can. If you want to learn how to unlock your strength to the best of your abilities click here to read.

Download it, read it and let me know what you think. You can email me or post your comments down below.

Part two of the Combat Conditioning Athlete of the Year journey is now up on the site.

Find out more about my training and the contest itself. Most importantly what made the difference and allowed me to come out on top.

Plus you get to see the trophy.In strength,
Logan Christopher

Happy Memorial Day. I hope you had a great time this weekend and on this fine holiday.

Sincerely,
Logan Christopher

P.S. Part two, talking about the contest will be ready on Wednesday. Until then be sure you read about the Ultimate Royal Court Challenge.

Since returning from LA I have been using my kettlebells in long timed sets. It is devastating work and let me tell you why.