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I’m a big fan of Bruce Springsteen’s music. He continually comes out with classic songs that will definitely stand the tests of time. His song “Tougher Than The Rest” helped me come up with this blog post…
Toughness is mental. It isn’t physical. Even if it is physical toughness, it has more to do with the mind’s ability to endure, than the body’s ability to persist through pain. Being in awesome shape simply gives you the tools to be physically tougher, but it doesn’t mean you’re going to be.
Toughness isn’t the absence of fear, but rather the acceptance of it. It’s the willingness to face your worst fears even though you’re scared to shit.
It’s hard to find clarity in the middle of the storm… but it’s something that we all have to do. When life is kicking our ass, the best of us will be able to see the opportunity for growth or success.
Of course, it’s easier said than done. If you’re in financial trouble, for example, all you see is what you can’t do – and there’s a lot that you can’tdo. I’ve been there. Limitations surround you, and opportunity is harder to see. Appreciate the struggle, and appreciate the fire that is being lit under your ass because a lot of people don’t rise from this. They remain in a state self-pity.
I grew up watching Naim Süleymanoğlu or “the Pocket Hercules“.
What is Athletic Power?
Power is speed x weight. Or speed x force. The faster you can push a heavy weight, the more powerful you are. Technically.
In sports, it’s a little different than simply pushing a lot of weight. There aren’t many sports where a one rep max is all that you need. Instead, you need have this speed x force for an hour or more. In boxing, if you walk into the ring expecting to throw one punch and knock the guy out, odds are you’re going to gas out early and end up on your ass in a matter of minutes.
In sports we need power that runs throughout our body from our toes to our finger tips and we need this power to last for a long time. The same could be said for the real world. When do you need one single burst of power?
When people talk about a complete, well-rounded fighter, they say “he has a lot of weapons in his arsenal.” But the same can apply to us ‘normal’ guys as well. We also want to be well-rounded, not just having muscle, but lean and athletic muscle. Not just having power, but power that lasts. And not just being in great shape, but being great Dad’s, boyfriend’s, and friends.
You don’t have to be an elite athlete to do the training in the video. Your goal doesn’t just have to be building athletic power – although it will be a side-effect. If you’re looking to build LEAN muscle, or get shredded while improving your athleticism, this type of training is a great method to implement into your routine.
The Breakdown
Circuits of 3 exercises focusing on building power and strength. I added a weight vest with 45 pounds in it for a bit of added resistance, which I suggest doing if you have access to one and you need the added resistance. Complete each circuit 3 times with 45-60 seconds rest in between each set. Read the rest of this entry »
Building thicker, more athletic-looking back muscles effects a lot more than just how you look from behind.
Thicker lats and traps make your shoulders look wider and broader, they also make your torso appear smaller. The ultimate for any guy, aside from performance goals is to get that “V” shape. We all want it, and much of it has to do with building lats that are thick, lean, and taper down as they meet up with the torso.
Here are a few quick tips to building a better back, followed by a video of a quick but super effective and intense back workout that only takes about 15 minutes!
