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Video Clip of the week 



Jan 26

New book trailer:











Jan 10
This is an amazing big brother!

 







Meet clips from Dec 3rd Christmas Carnage, Dec 4th USAPL NE Regionals

Cody Gotshall 290 Bench



Dalton Nice 355

My 2nd Dead at USAPL NE Regionals Dec4



Big Bench attempt at RPS Christmas Carnage Dec3



Not this time, but I'll get it next time! State record is currently 551 for Master's 50-54 198 Single Lift deadlift

Robert h, 165 class 280 bench:

Nice bench at this weight!





Oct 25th
50 band exercises shown in a flash!










Steroid Horror story
If you are considering getting on the juice, you need to watch this
be warned, it is graphic & contains mature language!







Sep 29th;
Dave Draper tribute video





Sep 14th....... the long awaited Culver City book is released!

Trailer:









Aug 18

Andy Bolton Back Training tips:










August 2nd

Revised lever system:









July 22

Once again we dip into the deep well of King Joe's Barbell. I love the  plate loadable Wheelbarrow










July 7th

King Joes Bottom-up squats







 J
une 29th
Dave Ashman Slideshow link:

http://weightliftingexchange.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=437&Itemid=105


 http://weightliftingexchange.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=437&Itemid=105



June 23 Steve Merjanian on Lost in Space show footage:


 














June 16th Different type of curl
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 8th
OK, this is not a video, but a picture of the August, 1948 Strength & Health mag cover, and the ad for my lifting club , found on pg 45 of this issue. I just thought this was cool!
 
Click on the links to see the pics;
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 1st
A little something from King Joe's Barbell, starting with their version of a "poor man's monolift setup using a std cage












April 27th
 
 
My Victory Raw Team-mates competing last week
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 4th:
Another little gem from one of my favs, King Joe's
Barbell, check out the 3rd exercise into the video












Feb 24th:
 
 
A little something from Zach E
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 14th
This gym is out to change the world. They are one of the links on our Christian gyms,etc, page





Dec 9
Great Christmas Video
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 17
Recent training clips from last couple weeks
 Deads from previous weekend, Squat & fatbar deads last weekend
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 19th
 
Bench squat clips
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 6th

Someone posted this clip on the Forgotten Strength Secrets Facebook page:










I posted this on my Forgotten Strength Secrets Facebook page,
but I'll post here,too:








Aug 27

New Book released!
See trailer:











Aug 1oth
Floor Press, to help lockout power:









Inspiring Story of Bruce Randall.1959 Mr Universe:














Really falling behind here
July 23

Nice bodyweight core move












Here is my friend & sometimes training partner Dave Richardson with a nice workout clip

















Tuesday June1

Squat day at the Twin City Power club
featuring Mike Kuhns,USAPL national champ













May 26th




April 28th
My new book trailer clip for Age Defying Strength book:








April 12th
My friend Dave Richardson with some serious dumbbell work:


Dave, check that scale,bro!    LOL








Mar 30th

400x5 lever squat ( see frugal page for details on this unit)










March 10th (whoops)

Think you could live thru this workout?







Feb 22
WNPF WORLD CUP clips



This was my best credited lift of the day, to give me a new World Record total of 1210 in WNPF
220, Raw powerlifting 45-49 yr old division.
see more clips on the News & announcements section of the forum.






Feb 15th
New Forum member Vince Anello deadlift video


Vince's picture is the 2nd picture in the York Barbell Hall of Fame
Forum Thread. One of the best deadlifters in history!!!






Feb 8th
 
Awesome oldtime strongman videos,
Alexander Zass,more
 
 
See  clips here:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb 2nd 2010
 
 
A Rocky movie excerpt depicting functional vs hi-tech workout
I'd love to get your input about this at the forum!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan 11th
Band work at the home gym







































Jan 5th













Dec 10th











Nov 4th Phillies training center tour video
This is A CSN video from last year, but of interest to all baseball
fans, especially Philly folks!









Oct 28th

Inspiring.hardcore eclectic training video:














Oct 17th WNPF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
Dave sets new national & world record for 45-49 raw deadlift at
198.
562.5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 13th

Awesome grip:










Sep24th
 
Bench pressing for power video instructional
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sep 15th
 
IPA PA Championship clips
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 10th
 
DIY rev hyper attachment for power cage... demo
see details of how I made it on the forum equipment section
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 28th
 
 
Deadlift 500x5 ff the floor.
I posted this on the forum also
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 21
 
Farmer's Walk ( see more of this & some great benching by
 Dave R on the forum)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug 13th
Something a little more hardcore from Christian brother Ernie
 AKA "Beef"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Aug 5th
 
Here's a pretty crazy hindu wrestling style bodyweight workout
Kind of combines yoga, bw strength training & plyometrics.
Definitely different!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 31st
 
Tom platz squatting 500x23, this vid taken from old forum:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 July 23rd
 
Nice little clip on Weightlifting that Henry (thinman )posted
 over at the forum:
 
 
 
 
 
July 14th
 
O.K., this is a little weird, but check the flexibility on these gals:
Is this even real?? Bear with the corny song & dance at the start
and watch the whole clip!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 6th
 
Squat Row demo
This is a new one on me, but I intend to try it. This could also be done
with bands.
 
 
 
 
 June 27th
 
 
 Scary missed 680 bench attempt at IPA Worlds June 27th
Joe Mazzo IPA World record holder
 
 
See more videos from this meet on the forum under news & announcements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 23rd
 
Wii sports active trainer demo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 16th
 
I usually put training oriented clips here, but my friend Smoke sent this along
 and I had to post it!
 
 
 
 
June 12th
 
On the subject of innovative moves with just a barbell (or 2),
I pulled up this golden oldie that coach
Burk reminded me of with his youtube clip ( see below)
This is not a video, but A series of pictures... good stuff!
 
 
 
 June 4th
 
Something new from our new friend
coach J. Burk of Texas Episcopal
 
 
 
 
 
 May 30th

Squat rx  12  part 2
 





May 22
Squat RX 11 using protective/supportive gear
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 13th Check these pullups out!
Crazy!!
 
 
 
 
 
May 8th     Squat RX series continued
#8   Shoes for squatting discussed
 
 
 
April 29th
A break from the Squat RX stuff
Check this out!
 
 
 
 
 
April 24th    Squat RX 5 as promised
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 16th
As promised, more Squat RX ( #4)
see training tip of week for #3!
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 8th
 
Squat primer, RX #1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March30th
 
WNPF Nationals-  Squat accident that happened to my
friend Bob Chiardio @ meet Sunday29Mar
 
 
Bob's good lift before accident
 
 
 
 
 
March 21st Quakertown High Meet 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 2nd
YMCA meet
I'll start with the worst first,330 missed bench:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is my 320 bench
 
 
 
 
570 deadlift



This was not as easy as I thought it  would be!
Here was the heaviest lift at meet,590, by
Tim Cueves(Spelling??) This was his first power meet!



 
 
 
 
Feb 16th
Can't get enough of that Big Willie!!
 
This video is on this month's interview, but in case you have not seen it:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Feb 3rd 2009 JT(Big Willie) HALL,
Who will be doing an interview with us this month!!!
Here are 2 awesome drug free, raw benches of 480 and 491!!
                                                    
                                                              
                                                               
                                                                
                                                                 
 
January 28th
An inspiring story of
another unlikely sports hero!
                                                                  
 

Jan 15th
 
Here's a cool video from GODTUBE called storm Riders. It may take time to load, but worth it
 
 
  DEC 3oth

OK,gang,
Sorry I have missed a couple of weeks here, but the Christmas season has been keeping me busy with other things. I will try to do better in 2009!
Anyhow,  recent interviewee  Steve Mathews sent along a great youtube video of his 8 year old son doing an entire kettlebell routine with his new Christmas present.
This kid is going to be a force to be reckoned with when he gets a little older!
Not a bad routine for anyone, either!

                                                                                    



Early December,2008

Ab work demos
 
 
 
Bullworker Abs
                                                  
 
 
 
Rope Crunches
 
 
 
 
 Crunches
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nov18 "Dogged Determination"
How about a bipedal dog??
 
Not exactly a training video, but inspirational, for sure!
I should have some new training clips next week, stay tunes!
 
 
 
 
 
Nov 6th Kettlebell Snatch, courtesy
of Johnny Mnemonic2
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 28th
 
With the election almost upon us, I thought this video of my home church pastor would be appropriate for this week, on the role of government. Click on the link, please
 
 
 
 
 
Oct 14th
Dual Bullworker workout
 
 
Deadlift sim
 
 
 
Shoulder Press
 
 
 
 
 
Chest Press
 
Row
 
Shoulder press
 
 
Bench pulldown
 
 
 
 
October 3 update
 5 exercise demos for back, legs, core
 
Tube Chop lift
 
Russian Twist with tube
 
Good Mornings
 
Shrug reps with static hold finish
Shrug static hold
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sep 26th update
 
It's funny how I did not know what I was going to post here today, when I get this email with this video attached today. This is awesome:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sep18th update
 
More training demo's
 
This week's clips are Deadlifts, Biceps ( seated alternate dumbbell curl), standing curl bar curl ( 2 angles shown), and finally, power style squats. (Pull workout exercises)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Update for a special day, September 11th
 
A tribute to the Firefighters who gave all
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Update Sep 5th
 
More instructional videos
 
   
 
 
 
 
 Elevated feet pushups
 
 
 
 Kbell pullover
 
 
 
 
 Speed bench
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Starting New Video training demo series today!! August 27th
 
 
These are all the exercises you might want to try in a "Push" part of a Push-pull routine.
These are not in order the way they should be done, they are really upside down. Start from bottom and work to top.
Next will come lower body, upper back & Bicep work. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 19th
Please watch "Amazing Love" video by clicking below
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 August 14th
Bodyweight Chest workout clip on youtube.. check it out;
 
 
 
Folks, please check out my new E book
 Now also available in softback at just $14.95
 
 
 
 
 
Available for purchase now, 173 info packed pages with photos, gleaned from best of many old-school routines. Great value at $9.95. Click here to purchase, thanks!
 
 
 Also now available in Soft cover book as well as E-book format, either at just $9.95:
 Go here to purchase book version:https://www.createspace.com/3354253
 Or here for immediate download ( PDF) version
 
New Clip(s) July26th
 
Go to YOUTUBE, IFISHNHUNT videos or just go back to the Christianironnews page and click on the link. 
 
For link to the videos from my lifts at the Lehigh Valley Sportsfest in Allentown,Pa this past Saturday!
 
 
 Donning the bench shirt for the first meet in a while^
 
 
New Video July 18th
 
My new online friend and fellow Christian powerlifter, Buddy Nichols AKA "Blue" on Northstarpride site did some awesome lifting at a NASA meet recently
See the highlights here:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First issue July8th 2008
 
Cool kettlebell moves on youtube:
 
 
 
 
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Dogman Kettlebell club members show a bunch of movements in this quick moving clip, learn multiple moves in a hurry!!