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HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

The Dragon Flag

The Dragon Flag

Yes, it’s as hard as it looks.Savvy fitness enthusiasts know that doing endless amounts of crunches isn’t the smartest way to build a strong midsection. Planks and side planks are the most fundamental exercises to develop your core, but if you want to work...

Training the Trainer : MMA Workout

Al’s MMA Workout.Everybody needs training – even me. Luckily, I got to be on the other end of a training session recently – with Matt Ruskin, an MMA fighter, ex-marine, and all around badass. Matt took me a bit out of my element by giving me an MMA...
The Human Flag

The Human Flag

Al demonstrating the Human Flag. The Human Flag is one of the greatest bodyweight challenges of all time. When someone can hold a full human flag, it always attracts the attention and admiration of onlookers. It’s one thing to be strong – it’s...