Hail to the Dinosaurs!
I just finished a podcast with Carl Lanore on
the SuperHuman radio Shiow, and it was
pretty darn good. If you missed it on the
live broadcasy, be sure to listen to the
download. It's in the second hour of the
program.
I'll send the link tomorrow.
In the meantime, I've been doing a number
of podcasts, including one with long-time
Dino Bill Kociaba. We did that one last
week, and the link just went up today,
so it's brand new.
Bill is a former gym owner, longtime lifter,
and a guy who is very knowledgeable about
training, bodybuilding, lifting, health and
firness -- and the real deal, behind the
scenes stuff in professional wrestling,
which has always had many curious
links to the Iron Game.
Bill has a nice website and has had some great
podcasts, including one with Clarence Bass and
another with Steve Maxwell.
Here's the link to the one that Bill and I did:
http://kociaba-fitness.com/blog_an_interview_with_brooks_kubik
Bill is just starting to get his website and his
podcast going, so run on over and check it out,
say hello, leave comments and hit the LIKE
button and the SHARE button.
Anyhow, it was a fun interview, and I hope
you enjoy it!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. The interview with Bill Kociaba covered my
new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE. You can go
here to reserve your copy of the little monster:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Lift for strength,
and eat for health." -- Brooks Kubik
The Lifter, the Boulder and the Butterfly
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Breaking news -- I'll be doing a 1:00 show on
Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio today. Listen
live or catch the download later on:
http://superhumanradio.com/
On the training front, let's talk about the lifter,
the boulder and the butterfly.
There's a big boulder lying at the bottom of
a tall mountain.
There's a lifter -- and there's a butterfly.
And for some reason, they decide to push the
boulder to the top of the mountain.
To roll it right on up there, inch by excruciating
inch.
The lifter chalks his hands, leans forward, and
starts pushing.
The butterfly follows along behind them for
awhile, then loses interest and flutters away,
floating aimlessly from flower to flower and
tree to tree.
Meanwhile, the lifter keeps on pushing the
boulder.
It goes on like that for a very long time.
The lifter keeps on pushing the boulder,
moving it upward inch by inch. Slowly,
steadily, surely.
The butterfly floats and flutters and flies
and flits from one thing to another.
Finally, after a very long struggle, the lifter
shoves the boulder the very last inch, lodging
it firmly into a rocky crevasse at the top of
the mountain.
He raises his hands high overhead and roars
in triumph.
The butterfly hears him, looks up, and
thinks:
"That looks cool -- I should do that!"
And then the butterfly sees a bright flower
dancing in the breeze and floats away.
And then another flower.
And another.
The butterfly never makes it to the top of the
mountain.
Only lifters make it to the top of the mountain.
And they do it inch by inch -- with persistence,
focus, and determination.
Some call it obsession.
I call it single-minded purpose.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Be a lifter, not a butterfly.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. There's still time to reserve your copy of my
new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE during our big
pre-publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "You get to the top
of the mountain one step at a time." -- Brooks
Kubik
Breaking news -- I'll be doing a 1:00 show on
Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio today. Listen
live or catch the download later on:
http://superhumanradio.com/
On the training front, let's talk about the lifter,
the boulder and the butterfly.
There's a big boulder lying at the bottom of
a tall mountain.
There's a lifter -- and there's a butterfly.
And for some reason, they decide to push the
boulder to the top of the mountain.
To roll it right on up there, inch by excruciating
inch.
The lifter chalks his hands, leans forward, and
starts pushing.
The butterfly follows along behind them for
awhile, then loses interest and flutters away,
floating aimlessly from flower to flower and
tree to tree.
Meanwhile, the lifter keeps on pushing the
boulder.
It goes on like that for a very long time.
The lifter keeps on pushing the boulder,
moving it upward inch by inch. Slowly,
steadily, surely.
The butterfly floats and flutters and flies
and flits from one thing to another.
Finally, after a very long struggle, the lifter
shoves the boulder the very last inch, lodging
it firmly into a rocky crevasse at the top of
the mountain.
He raises his hands high overhead and roars
in triumph.
The butterfly hears him, looks up, and
thinks:
"That looks cool -- I should do that!"
And then the butterfly sees a bright flower
dancing in the breeze and floats away.
And then another flower.
And another.
The butterfly never makes it to the top of the
mountain.
Only lifters make it to the top of the mountain.
And they do it inch by inch -- with persistence,
focus, and determination.
Some call it obsession.
I call it single-minded purpose.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Be a lifter, not a butterfly.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. There's still time to reserve your copy of my
new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE during our big
pre-publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "You get to the top
of the mountain one step at a time." -- Brooks
Kubik
There's No Time to Waste!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
My kid brother turned 50 the other day.
That puts things into perspective, doesn't it?
Because when the kid brother reaches the half
century mark, you know there's no more time
to waste.
You need to get serious about things.
And that means getting serious about your
training.
Older trainees can't waste time on things that
don't work.
When you're younger, it doesn't matter if you
do dumb stuff when you train. Follow the Mr.
Everything Super Workout and bomb, blast
and blitz three times a day every day of the
week.
Do 20 sets of 20 reps in every type of curl
ever invented, and then invent a couple of
new ones to finish things off.
It won't work very well, but that's okay. You're
young. You've got time to make mistakes. You
can always figure it our later on and still make
good gains.
But when you're older, that changes.
It becomes much more important to get it right
the first time -- and to do it right the first time.
That means focusing on the big exercises. The
ones that deliver the most bang for the buck.
You have much more limited recovery ability
as an older trainee, so you need to put your
time and your effort into the exercises that
will make the most difference.
You also need to focus on perfect form in each
and every rep of every set you perform.
Performing every rep in perfect form means
that you place 100% of the effort on the exact
muscle groups you are trying to work. It makes
every rep count.
And, of course, you make every workout count.
And that's they key to successful training for
older Dinos. You don't waste time. You make
every rep count -- every set count -- and every
workout count.
After all, you still have to set a good example for
that kid brother.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of my new book
on diet and nutrition for Dinos during our big pre-
publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. Gray Hair and Black Iron is the number one
book for older trainees:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Training is fun, but it's
also serious. Make every workout count. Don't waste
time." -- Brooks Kubik
My kid brother turned 50 the other day.
That puts things into perspective, doesn't it?
Because when the kid brother reaches the half
century mark, you know there's no more time
to waste.
You need to get serious about things.
And that means getting serious about your
training.
Older trainees can't waste time on things that
don't work.
When you're younger, it doesn't matter if you
do dumb stuff when you train. Follow the Mr.
Everything Super Workout and bomb, blast
and blitz three times a day every day of the
week.
Do 20 sets of 20 reps in every type of curl
ever invented, and then invent a couple of
new ones to finish things off.
It won't work very well, but that's okay. You're
young. You've got time to make mistakes. You
can always figure it our later on and still make
good gains.
But when you're older, that changes.
It becomes much more important to get it right
the first time -- and to do it right the first time.
That means focusing on the big exercises. The
ones that deliver the most bang for the buck.
You have much more limited recovery ability
as an older trainee, so you need to put your
time and your effort into the exercises that
will make the most difference.
You also need to focus on perfect form in each
and every rep of every set you perform.
Performing every rep in perfect form means
that you place 100% of the effort on the exact
muscle groups you are trying to work. It makes
every rep count.
And, of course, you make every workout count.
And that's they key to successful training for
older Dinos. You don't waste time. You make
every rep count -- every set count -- and every
workout count.
After all, you still have to set a good example for
that kid brother.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of my new book
on diet and nutrition for Dinos during our big pre-
publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. Gray Hair and Black Iron is the number one
book for older trainees:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Training is fun, but it's
also serious. Make every workout count. Don't waste
time." -- Brooks Kubik
Nuggets from the Old Iron Mine
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
I thought you might enjoy some nuggests from the
old Iron Mine -- as in, some words of wisdom and
inspiration from back in the day.
See how many of these resonate with you.
I can tell you right now, they ALL resonate with
me!
1. "Foods which are devitalized and demineralized,
preserved, bleached, sulphured and chemically
treated, should have no part in your diet." -- Bob
Hoffman
2. "With the old-time strong man, tossing around
nail kegs and barrels filled with water was a
favorite way of demonstrating his strength."
-- George F. Jowett
3. "When you have reached the point where you
can bent press your own weight, you may
consider yourself an accomplished lifter."
-- Sig Klein
4. "I always found ways to weight exercise and
calisthenics. I used awkward steel bars, steel
balls, junk yard steel plates, regular weights,
etc. " -- Ed Jubinville
5. "The serious student of muscle-control will
soon become aware of the fact that his will-
power has become greater, and his mental
faculties clearer and capable of increased
concentration." -- Maxick
6. "If you are a bodybuilder who wishes to
obtain the maximum development and
shape as well as strength from your
muscles you will want to use dumbbells
in addition to your barbells in your
trainin g ast some time. " -- Peary
Rader
7. "The great thing, of course, is to attack
and cary through each lift in the correct
style . . ." -- Arthur Saxon
So there you go -- seven nuggets from the
old Iron Mine. I hope you enjoyed them.
As always, thanks for reading and have a
great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of my new
book on diet and nutrition for Dinosaurs:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "There's more
gold in the old Iron Mine than anyone ever
knew." -- Brooks Kubik
I thought you might enjoy some nuggests from the
old Iron Mine -- as in, some words of wisdom and
inspiration from back in the day.
See how many of these resonate with you.
I can tell you right now, they ALL resonate with
me!
1. "Foods which are devitalized and demineralized,
preserved, bleached, sulphured and chemically
treated, should have no part in your diet." -- Bob
Hoffman
2. "With the old-time strong man, tossing around
nail kegs and barrels filled with water was a
favorite way of demonstrating his strength."
-- George F. Jowett
3. "When you have reached the point where you
can bent press your own weight, you may
consider yourself an accomplished lifter."
-- Sig Klein
4. "I always found ways to weight exercise and
calisthenics. I used awkward steel bars, steel
balls, junk yard steel plates, regular weights,
etc. " -- Ed Jubinville
5. "The serious student of muscle-control will
soon become aware of the fact that his will-
power has become greater, and his mental
faculties clearer and capable of increased
concentration." -- Maxick
6. "If you are a bodybuilder who wishes to
obtain the maximum development and
shape as well as strength from your
muscles you will want to use dumbbells
in addition to your barbells in your
trainin g ast some time. " -- Peary
Rader
7. "The great thing, of course, is to attack
and cary through each lift in the correct
style . . ." -- Arthur Saxon
So there you go -- seven nuggets from the
old Iron Mine. I hope you enjoyed them.
As always, thanks for reading and have a
great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of my new
book on diet and nutrition for Dinosaurs:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "There's more
gold in the old Iron Mine than anyone ever
knew." -- Brooks Kubik
Motivation and Muscle for Dinosaurs!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
One of our longtime Dinos, Eric Fiorillo, has started
a new podcast that focuses on old-school strength
training, heavy iron, and plenty of hard-charging,
no-nonsense, "tell it like it is" training advice.
He calls it "The Motivation and Muscle Podcast
Show," and the name gives you a good idea
of what it's like and what it covers.
I've done five interviews on the podcast, and
am doing one a week now.
My most recent interview covered my new book,
KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
You can find it right here:
http://www.fiorillobarbellco.com/podcast-motivation-muscle-podcast-show-welcomes-brooksdinosaurkubik-broadcast-3/
One of the things I like about doing the podcasts
with Eric is that he is GUNG HO about strength
training -- which means that when you put the
two of us together, you end up with a pretty
motivating show.
I defy you to listen to it and not want to run out
to the garage, throw some weight on the bar and
do some lifting.
Bradley J. Steiner used to say that one of the most
important functions of a monthly "muscle magazine"
(as we called them back then) was that it helped
keep readers motivated and inspired.
He thought that was even more important than
providing "how to do it" training instruction.
Of course, he provided plenty of training instruction
in his articles, but he also made it a point to write
in a way that made you want to TRAIN!
He knew the importance of motivating the troops.
The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show is
continuing that proud tradition. Check it out.
I think you'll like it.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train with strength,
confidence and enthusiasm. Believe in yourself,
and let the barbell do the rest." -- Brooks Kubik
One of our longtime Dinos, Eric Fiorillo, has started
a new podcast that focuses on old-school strength
training, heavy iron, and plenty of hard-charging,
no-nonsense, "tell it like it is" training advice.
He calls it "The Motivation and Muscle Podcast
Show," and the name gives you a good idea
of what it's like and what it covers.
I've done five interviews on the podcast, and
am doing one a week now.
My most recent interview covered my new book,
KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
You can find it right here:
http://www.fiorillobarbellco.com/podcast-motivation-muscle-podcast-show-welcomes-brooksdinosaurkubik-broadcast-3/
One of the things I like about doing the podcasts
with Eric is that he is GUNG HO about strength
training -- which means that when you put the
two of us together, you end up with a pretty
motivating show.
I defy you to listen to it and not want to run out
to the garage, throw some weight on the bar and
do some lifting.
Bradley J. Steiner used to say that one of the most
important functions of a monthly "muscle magazine"
(as we called them back then) was that it helped
keep readers motivated and inspired.
He thought that was even more important than
providing "how to do it" training instruction.
Of course, he provided plenty of training instruction
in his articles, but he also made it a point to write
in a way that made you want to TRAIN!
He knew the importance of motivating the troops.
The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show is
continuing that proud tradition. Check it out.
I think you'll like it.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train with strength,
confidence and enthusiasm. Believe in yourself,
and let the barbell do the rest." -- Brooks Kubik
How to Build Herculean Strength and Muscle Mass!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Let me begin with a big THANK YOU to everyone
who has stepped up, taken action, and placed an
order for my new book, KNIFE, FORK MUSCLE
during our big pre-publication special.
If you missed the announcement, go here and
read all about it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
And remember, if you want me to autograph your
copy, pls include an autograph request and who
to sign if for (Jim or James, Mike or Michael, etc.).
If you already ordered but forgot to ask for an
autograph, just shoot me an email.
On the training front, let's talk about how to
build Herculean development.
42 years ago, Bradley J. Steiner wrote a great
little book with one of the best titles in the
history of the world:
"Powerlifting and the Development of Herculean
Super-Strength."
Nice title, huh?
In the book, Steiner focused on building four key
areas:
1. Legs
2. Back
3. Shoulder girdle
4. Chest
The theory was, if you built plenty of strength and
muscle mass in those four key areas, you'd end up
with plenty of strength and muscle mass from head
to toe.
And it's a valid theory. It works. By focusing on these
four critical areas, you build maximum strength and
muscle throughout the entire body.
And here's another tip. Or rather, three of them:
1. Power rack training
2. Rest-pause training
3. Heavy singles
Why do these help build Herculean super-strength?
Because they let you train with HEAVY WEIGHTS.
And make no mistake about it -- heavy weights are
what it takes to build Herculean super-strength.
That was true 42 years ago - and it's still true today.
And it will always be true.
Today, tomorrow, and forever.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. You can learn more about rest pause training,
power rack training and heavy singles in STRENGTH,
MUSCLE AND POWER:
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
P.S.2. Here's the link for KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "You build strength, muscle
and power rep by rep, set by set, pound by pound and
workout by workout." -- Brooks Kubik
Let me begin with a big THANK YOU to everyone
who has stepped up, taken action, and placed an
order for my new book, KNIFE, FORK MUSCLE
during our big pre-publication special.
If you missed the announcement, go here and
read all about it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
And remember, if you want me to autograph your
copy, pls include an autograph request and who
to sign if for (Jim or James, Mike or Michael, etc.).
If you already ordered but forgot to ask for an
autograph, just shoot me an email.
On the training front, let's talk about how to
build Herculean development.
42 years ago, Bradley J. Steiner wrote a great
little book with one of the best titles in the
history of the world:
"Powerlifting and the Development of Herculean
Super-Strength."
Nice title, huh?
In the book, Steiner focused on building four key
areas:
1. Legs
2. Back
3. Shoulder girdle
4. Chest
The theory was, if you built plenty of strength and
muscle mass in those four key areas, you'd end up
with plenty of strength and muscle mass from head
to toe.
And it's a valid theory. It works. By focusing on these
four critical areas, you build maximum strength and
muscle throughout the entire body.
And here's another tip. Or rather, three of them:
1. Power rack training
2. Rest-pause training
3. Heavy singles
Why do these help build Herculean super-strength?
Because they let you train with HEAVY WEIGHTS.
And make no mistake about it -- heavy weights are
what it takes to build Herculean super-strength.
That was true 42 years ago - and it's still true today.
And it will always be true.
Today, tomorrow, and forever.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. You can learn more about rest pause training,
power rack training and heavy singles in STRENGTH,
MUSCLE AND POWER:
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
P.S.2. Here's the link for KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "You build strength, muscle
and power rep by rep, set by set, pound by pound and
workout by workout." -- Brooks Kubik
Does Strength Training Re-Wire Your Brain?
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Two quick notes, and then we'll talk training.
1. If you missed the announcement about my
new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE, go here
and read all about it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
2. We're going to launch a new quarterly version
of the world-famous hard-copy Dinosaur Files
newsletter in October. Be looking for the
announcement and the order page soon.
If you'd like to submit an article or photo, or
purchase a classified ad in the Dinosaur Files,
please shoot me an email.
On the training front . . .
I would LOVE to see someone do some research
about the effect of serious strength training on
the human brain.
By "serious strength training," I'm talking about
the kind of training that requires deep, intense,
lost in the moment, total, complete, 100% focus.
It's precise, perfect and controlled.
It is a unity of mind and body.
It is meditation while exerting force against heavy
resistance.
Researchers have studied the effect of meditation
alone, and they've found that it can re-wire the
brain and the nervous system. It literally builds
your brain cells.
If 10 or 20 minutes of silent meditation can have
THAT much of an effect, imagine what 60 minutes
of concentrated focus with a barbell in your hands
can do for you!
By the way, this is one of the reasons why I always
emphasize the mental elements of training.
The mental elements of training are important
because they help you build more strength and
more muscle.
But they're also important because they help you
build more brain-power.
Have you ever heard the old expression "sharp as
a tack?"
Maybe it should have been "smart as a barbell."
Anyhow, it would make a great research project!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today (as I will), make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE during the big pre-publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. For more about the mental elements of strength
training, grab these:
a. Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and
Development
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
b. Dinosaur Bodyweight Training
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_bodyweight.html
c. Strength, Muscle and Power
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Use your brain to build your
brawn, and vice-versa." -- Brooks Kubik
Two quick notes, and then we'll talk training.
1. If you missed the announcement about my
new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE, go here
and read all about it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
2. We're going to launch a new quarterly version
of the world-famous hard-copy Dinosaur Files
newsletter in October. Be looking for the
announcement and the order page soon.
If you'd like to submit an article or photo, or
purchase a classified ad in the Dinosaur Files,
please shoot me an email.
On the training front . . .
I would LOVE to see someone do some research
about the effect of serious strength training on
the human brain.
By "serious strength training," I'm talking about
the kind of training that requires deep, intense,
lost in the moment, total, complete, 100% focus.
It's precise, perfect and controlled.
It is a unity of mind and body.
It is meditation while exerting force against heavy
resistance.
Researchers have studied the effect of meditation
alone, and they've found that it can re-wire the
brain and the nervous system. It literally builds
your brain cells.
If 10 or 20 minutes of silent meditation can have
THAT much of an effect, imagine what 60 minutes
of concentrated focus with a barbell in your hands
can do for you!
By the way, this is one of the reasons why I always
emphasize the mental elements of training.
The mental elements of training are important
because they help you build more strength and
more muscle.
But they're also important because they help you
build more brain-power.
Have you ever heard the old expression "sharp as
a tack?"
Maybe it should have been "smart as a barbell."
Anyhow, it would make a great research project!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today (as I will), make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE during the big pre-publication special:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. For more about the mental elements of strength
training, grab these:
a. Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and
Development
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
b. Dinosaur Bodyweight Training
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_bodyweight.html
c. Strength, Muscle and Power
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Use your brain to build your
brawn, and vice-versa." -- Brooks Kubik
The Squat Rack
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
We'll get to some training info in a second,
but first, if you missed last week's big
announcement, run over here and read
all about my new book, KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE and the big pre-publication
special for the little monster:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
We've been having a great response, and
I want to thank everyone who stepped up
to take action.
On the training front, here's a story with a very
important moral.
THE SQUAT RACK
Skinny guy walked into the gym and asked the
owner for the best supplement for gaining
muscle mass.
Gym owner pointed to the squat rack.
Skinny guy didn't get it, left the gym, and stayed
skinny.
Another skinny guy walked into the gym the next
day and asked the same question.
Gym owner gave him the same answer.
Second guy started squatting, got good at it, and
got big.
Moral of the story:
When the gym owner points to the squat rack, pay
attention.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. The squat rack is one of the keys to BIG GAINS
in strength, muscle and power. You can find more
keys to great workouts -- and great gains -- right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
P.S. 2. Don't forget to reserve your copy of KNIFE,
FORK, MUSCLE:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3 Thought for the Day: "The only excuse for
bird-legs is being a bird." -- Brooks Kubik
We'll get to some training info in a second,
but first, if you missed last week's big
announcement, run over here and read
all about my new book, KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE and the big pre-publication
special for the little monster:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
We've been having a great response, and
I want to thank everyone who stepped up
to take action.
On the training front, here's a story with a very
important moral.
THE SQUAT RACK
Skinny guy walked into the gym and asked the
owner for the best supplement for gaining
muscle mass.
Gym owner pointed to the squat rack.
Skinny guy didn't get it, left the gym, and stayed
skinny.
Another skinny guy walked into the gym the next
day and asked the same question.
Gym owner gave him the same answer.
Second guy started squatting, got good at it, and
got big.
Moral of the story:
When the gym owner points to the squat rack, pay
attention.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. The squat rack is one of the keys to BIG GAINS
in strength, muscle and power. You can find more
keys to great workouts -- and great gains -- right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
P.S. 2. Don't forget to reserve your copy of KNIFE,
FORK, MUSCLE:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3 Thought for the Day: "The only excuse for
bird-legs is being a bird." -- Brooks Kubik
Dinosaur Brain Bombs!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
I did an interview on Wed. 9-17 in the 1:00 segment
of Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio.
We talked about my new book, KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE.
That was the first interview I've done about the book,
and it was lots of fun.
It felt a little bit like a dam was breaking, and I was
right in the middle of it. I've been working on the book
for so long, and doing so much research for it, and
have not had a chance to talk to anyone about it
(other than Trudi) -- and poor Carl asked one question
and I jumped with the answer, and he hardly had a
chance to say another word.
In other words, it was a solid 60 minutes of Dinosaur
Brain Bombs.
We covered a ton of interesting topics:
1. What to say to a 22-year old guy who wants to do
roidskies because he needs to put on some muscle but
doesn't have time to eat properly (a question Carl
actually rec'd from a listener a few days ago).
1a. I'm not making this up.
1b. You can't make this stuff up.
2. Eating for strength and muscle mass.
3. The problem with standard advice about muscle-building
and weight gaining diets.
4. The critical issue that no one addresses when they talk
about diet and nutrition for Iron Slingers.
5. Bad advice I received -- and was foolish enough to
follow.
5a. And people are still giving it, of course.
6. My take on healthy eating -- what it includes and what
it doesn't include.
7. Some very interesting work from the 1950's that no
one seems to remember.
7a. As I told Carl, I almost fell out of my chair when I
first read about it.
7b. Carl had the same reaction. It was actually funny.
Anyhow, good stuff -- with lots of info -- and a very
good preview of KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
If you have heard the interview, I hope you enjoyed
it. If you missed it, here's the link -- remember, it's the
second hour on Wed 9-17:
http://superhumanradio.com/
I'll be doing an interview with Eric Fiorillo today for his
Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, and we'll talk
more about the book -- and I have another interview
with Bill Kociaba on his new podcast set for next week.
I'll keep you posted and send links when the shows
go up on their respective sites.
And now . . . back to work.
Gotta keep those Brain Bombs coming to you.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the day: "Think, plan, do."
-- Brooks Kubik
I did an interview on Wed. 9-17 in the 1:00 segment
of Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio.
We talked about my new book, KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE.
That was the first interview I've done about the book,
and it was lots of fun.
It felt a little bit like a dam was breaking, and I was
right in the middle of it. I've been working on the book
for so long, and doing so much research for it, and
have not had a chance to talk to anyone about it
(other than Trudi) -- and poor Carl asked one question
and I jumped with the answer, and he hardly had a
chance to say another word.
In other words, it was a solid 60 minutes of Dinosaur
Brain Bombs.
We covered a ton of interesting topics:
1. What to say to a 22-year old guy who wants to do
roidskies because he needs to put on some muscle but
doesn't have time to eat properly (a question Carl
actually rec'd from a listener a few days ago).
1a. I'm not making this up.
1b. You can't make this stuff up.
2. Eating for strength and muscle mass.
3. The problem with standard advice about muscle-building
and weight gaining diets.
4. The critical issue that no one addresses when they talk
about diet and nutrition for Iron Slingers.
5. Bad advice I received -- and was foolish enough to
follow.
5a. And people are still giving it, of course.
6. My take on healthy eating -- what it includes and what
it doesn't include.
7. Some very interesting work from the 1950's that no
one seems to remember.
7a. As I told Carl, I almost fell out of my chair when I
first read about it.
7b. Carl had the same reaction. It was actually funny.
Anyhow, good stuff -- with lots of info -- and a very
good preview of KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
If you have heard the interview, I hope you enjoyed
it. If you missed it, here's the link -- remember, it's the
second hour on Wed 9-17:
http://superhumanradio.com/
I'll be doing an interview with Eric Fiorillo today for his
Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, and we'll talk
more about the book -- and I have another interview
with Bill Kociaba on his new podcast set for next week.
I'll keep you posted and send links when the shows
go up on their respective sites.
And now . . . back to work.
Gotta keep those Brain Bombs coming to you.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Go here to reserve your copy of KNIFE, FORK,
MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the day: "Think, plan, do."
-- Brooks Kubik
"I Don't Think You Should Do That!" He Said.
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
A quick reminder -- we're in the middle of
our pre-publication special for my new book
on diet and nutrition for Dinos.
The title is KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
Read about it here:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
The response has been off the charts so far --
so let me add a great big THANK YOU to
everyone who has stepped up and taken
action.
On the training front . . .
I got an email from a guy who said -- and I
quote:
"I don't think you should do Olympic lifting
any more. I don't think anyone in their 50's
should do snatches and cleans. They're not
safe. You should stick to bodybuilding now."
Okay, so let's talk about that.
First of all, I'm 57, and I'm a father x 3 and a
grandfather x 2, and it's my garage and my
weights and I can do what I want to do when
I train.
Second, I do Olympic lifting in part because I
enjoy the athleticism of the lifts. Simply put,
they are FUN to do. They FEEL good.
Go back and reread yesterday's email about
doing things that you like to do. That's very
important if you plan to keep training from
now until the end of your days.
Third, Olympic lifting does a lot of very good
things for me:
1. It builds muscle.
2. It works my legs, hips and back really hard.
3. It requires balance, coordination and mobility.
4. It requires fast footwork.
5. It requires flexibility.
6. It requires deep concentration and focus
while moving at a fast speed.
6a. Think what that does to integrate and link
your mind and your muscles.
6b. And your neurological system.
6c. Note that throughout this list the word
requires" really means "both requires and
develops or maintains."
7. It builds bone density and bone strength.
Is it dangerous?
No more so than anything else -- and probably
much less than most things.
Remember three things.
First, I know how to do the lifts and I drill all the
time to work my form and technique. Obviously,
if you don't know how to do the lifts, you start
by finding a qualified coach and getting some
instruction.
Second, I train heavy but I never sacrifice good
form and technique to lift more weight. In other
words, I train heavy but not too heavy -- and I
always try to train smart.
Third, Olympic lifting is controlled and precise
lifting. It is a form of gymnastics with a barbell.
Unless you perform the lifts properly -- which
means UNDER CONTROL -- you can't lift very
much.
Many people confuse speed with loss of control.
They assume you need to move slowly in order
to control the weight.
That may be true when applied to curls, but it's
not at all true as applied to a snatch or a clean
and jerk.
And that takes us back to point no. 6, above. When
you do Olympic lifting, you move at a fast speed,
but you move like an athlete, and you CONTROL
the weight perfectly through the entire movement.
That means your concentration and focus is
100% all the way from start to finish. And
that's what makes the lifts feel so good --
and what makes them so very valuable.
So, here's the question:
Am I going to listen to Mr. KnowItAll BusyBody and
stop doing Olympic lifting just because I'm in my
50's?
Answer:
No, and heck no!
As always, thanks for reading, and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again for KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Do your training for
YOU, not for anyone else." - Brooks Kubik
A quick reminder -- we're in the middle of
our pre-publication special for my new book
on diet and nutrition for Dinos.
The title is KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
Read about it here:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
The response has been off the charts so far --
so let me add a great big THANK YOU to
everyone who has stepped up and taken
action.
On the training front . . .
I got an email from a guy who said -- and I
quote:
"I don't think you should do Olympic lifting
any more. I don't think anyone in their 50's
should do snatches and cleans. They're not
safe. You should stick to bodybuilding now."
Okay, so let's talk about that.
First of all, I'm 57, and I'm a father x 3 and a
grandfather x 2, and it's my garage and my
weights and I can do what I want to do when
I train.
Second, I do Olympic lifting in part because I
enjoy the athleticism of the lifts. Simply put,
they are FUN to do. They FEEL good.
Go back and reread yesterday's email about
doing things that you like to do. That's very
important if you plan to keep training from
now until the end of your days.
Third, Olympic lifting does a lot of very good
things for me:
1. It builds muscle.
2. It works my legs, hips and back really hard.
3. It requires balance, coordination and mobility.
4. It requires fast footwork.
5. It requires flexibility.
6. It requires deep concentration and focus
while moving at a fast speed.
6a. Think what that does to integrate and link
your mind and your muscles.
6b. And your neurological system.
6c. Note that throughout this list the word
requires" really means "both requires and
develops or maintains."
7. It builds bone density and bone strength.
Is it dangerous?
No more so than anything else -- and probably
much less than most things.
Remember three things.
First, I know how to do the lifts and I drill all the
time to work my form and technique. Obviously,
if you don't know how to do the lifts, you start
by finding a qualified coach and getting some
instruction.
Second, I train heavy but I never sacrifice good
form and technique to lift more weight. In other
words, I train heavy but not too heavy -- and I
always try to train smart.
Third, Olympic lifting is controlled and precise
lifting. It is a form of gymnastics with a barbell.
Unless you perform the lifts properly -- which
means UNDER CONTROL -- you can't lift very
much.
Many people confuse speed with loss of control.
They assume you need to move slowly in order
to control the weight.
That may be true when applied to curls, but it's
not at all true as applied to a snatch or a clean
and jerk.
And that takes us back to point no. 6, above. When
you do Olympic lifting, you move at a fast speed,
but you move like an athlete, and you CONTROL
the weight perfectly through the entire movement.
That means your concentration and focus is
100% all the way from start to finish. And
that's what makes the lifts feel so good --
and what makes them so very valuable.
So, here's the question:
Am I going to listen to Mr. KnowItAll BusyBody and
stop doing Olympic lifting just because I'm in my
50's?
Answer:
No, and heck no!
As always, thanks for reading, and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again for KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Do your training for
YOU, not for anyone else." - Brooks Kubik
The "Have Fun" Rule!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Breaking news -- and then we'll talk training.
If you missed the big announcement, we've
launched the pre-publication special for my
new book on diet and nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
Any questions about the book, shoot me
an email.
And THANK YOU to everyone who has stepped
up, taken action, and placed an order for the
little monster.
On the training front . . .
One of the most important rules of lifelong
strength and health is to do some form of
progressive strength training on a regular
and consistent basis.
The exact type of strength training that you
choose to do is not as important as DOING
it.
In other words, don't agonize over what kind
of training is best -- and don't argue about it
in Internet forums or on FB or twitter or
Monkey-Pages.
Just find something that you like to do -- and
that requires progressive hard work on a
regular basis -- and do it.
Me, I like Olympic lifting.
Does that mean YOU have to do Olympic lifting?
Heck, no.
There are tons of different things you can do.
Powerlifting.
Strongman training.
Power rack training.
5 x 5.
Singles, doubles, or triples.
HIT.
Old-school bodybuilding.
Total body workouts 3x per week ala Bradley J.
Steiner.
The York courses.
Breathing squats.
Heavy partials.
Dumbbell training.
Kettlebell training.
Bodyweight training.
Hand-balancing.
Specialization programs.
Grip work.
Dino-style lugging and loading drills.
And endless combinations of the above.
Heck, you can go out in the woods and run up
and down trails and lift, throw or carry logs and
rocks while the bears sit and watch you in
amazement.
Maybe one of the bears will even film you and
throw it up on the U-Tube.
The point is, it's all good. It all works. And it
all keeps you strong and fit and healthy.
So find something you like to do -- and DO IT!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again for my new book on
diet and nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Always have fun --
and always, always, always keep on training."
-- Brooks Kubik
Breaking news -- and then we'll talk training.
If you missed the big announcement, we've
launched the pre-publication special for my
new book on diet and nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
Any questions about the book, shoot me
an email.
And THANK YOU to everyone who has stepped
up, taken action, and placed an order for the
little monster.
On the training front . . .
One of the most important rules of lifelong
strength and health is to do some form of
progressive strength training on a regular
and consistent basis.
The exact type of strength training that you
choose to do is not as important as DOING
it.
In other words, don't agonize over what kind
of training is best -- and don't argue about it
in Internet forums or on FB or twitter or
Monkey-Pages.
Just find something that you like to do -- and
that requires progressive hard work on a
regular basis -- and do it.
Me, I like Olympic lifting.
Does that mean YOU have to do Olympic lifting?
Heck, no.
There are tons of different things you can do.
Powerlifting.
Strongman training.
Power rack training.
5 x 5.
Singles, doubles, or triples.
HIT.
Old-school bodybuilding.
Total body workouts 3x per week ala Bradley J.
Steiner.
The York courses.
Breathing squats.
Heavy partials.
Dumbbell training.
Kettlebell training.
Bodyweight training.
Hand-balancing.
Specialization programs.
Grip work.
Dino-style lugging and loading drills.
And endless combinations of the above.
Heck, you can go out in the woods and run up
and down trails and lift, throw or carry logs and
rocks while the bears sit and watch you in
amazement.
Maybe one of the bears will even film you and
throw it up on the U-Tube.
The point is, it's all good. It all works. And it
all keeps you strong and fit and healthy.
So find something you like to do -- and DO IT!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again for my new book on
diet and nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Always have fun --
and always, always, always keep on training."
-- Brooks Kubik
The New Diet and Nutrition Book for Dinosaurs!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
We almost broke the internet yesterday.
We launched the pre-publication special
for my new book on Dino-style diet and
nutrition -- and Dinos around the world
stepped up and took action -- and we
almost crashed everything.
If you missed the announcement, here's
the link:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
The title of the new book is Knife, Fork,
Muscle.
I like the title. It captures the theme of the
book: building strength and muscle -- and
lifelong strength and health -- by combining
regular workouts with plenty of good,
wholesome, delicious, nutrient-dense
food.
In other words:
Dino style workouts plus Dino-style meals
equals GREAT results.
Anyhow, we had a HUGE response yesterday,
and I want to thank everyone who stepped
up and took action. I really appreciate your
loyalty and your support.
I'll send an email with a training tip later
in the day. In the meantime, and as always,
thanks for reading and have a great day. If
you train today, make it a good one.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link to Knife, Fork, Muscle:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train, eat, rest,
grow." -- Brooks Kubik
Answers to Questions from Dinos re: Knife, Fork, Muscle!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
If you missed the big announcement earlier today,
we've launched the pre-publication special
for my new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
Here's the link to it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
We've had a HUGE response so far -- as in, we
almost broke the internet.
Meanwhile . . .
Several readers have asked questions about the
little monster, so let me try to answer all of them
in one email:
Q. Can you put up a photo of the cover?
A. We're going to try to do that later in the
week, but I wanted to get the basic information
out to you without any delay. I'll send an email
when we post the cover photo.
Q. Will there be an electronic copy?
A. I'm sorry, but right now it is strictly the
old-fashioned ink on paper kind of book.
Q. I forgot to ask for an autograph when I
placed my order. What should I do?
A. Send me an email and ask for an autograph.
We'll take care of it.
Q. Is there any charge for an autograph?
There is never any charge for an autograph.
It's a special "extra" for Dinos, and I'm very
happy to do it -- but you need to ask, and
please tell me who to sign it to.
Q. How much is shipping for 2 books?
A. It depends on where you live. Shoot me
an email and we'll see. For some of you, the
shipping for two books may be the same as
one book -- so double up with a training
partner or gym buddy and grab two when
you place your order. But email me first to
make sure.
Those are the most common questions so
far -- if you have any more, fire them in.
Meanwhile, THANK YOU to everyone who
has stepped up and taken action!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
If you missed the big announcement earlier today,
we've launched the pre-publication special
for my new book, KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
Here's the link to it:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
We've had a HUGE response so far -- as in, we
almost broke the internet.
Meanwhile . . .
Several readers have asked questions about the
little monster, so let me try to answer all of them
in one email:
Q. Can you put up a photo of the cover?
A. We're going to try to do that later in the
week, but I wanted to get the basic information
out to you without any delay. I'll send an email
when we post the cover photo.
Q. Will there be an electronic copy?
A. I'm sorry, but right now it is strictly the
old-fashioned ink on paper kind of book.
Q. I forgot to ask for an autograph when I
placed my order. What should I do?
A. Send me an email and ask for an autograph.
We'll take care of it.
Q. Is there any charge for an autograph?
There is never any charge for an autograph.
It's a special "extra" for Dinos, and I'm very
happy to do it -- but you need to ask, and
please tell me who to sign it to.
Q. How much is shipping for 2 books?
A. It depends on where you live. Shoot me
an email and we'll see. For some of you, the
shipping for two books may be the same as
one book -- so double up with a training
partner or gym buddy and grab two when
you place your order. But email me first to
make sure.
Those are the most common questions so
far -- if you have any more, fire them in.
Meanwhile, THANK YOU to everyone who
has stepped up and taken action!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the link again:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
Knife, Fork, Muscle!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Here's the link to the PRE-PUBLICATION
SPECIAL for my new book on diet and
nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
I think you'll like the title.
KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
That sums it up pretty well.
It's a book about real food and real eating --
and how to eat for lifelong strength and health.
What to eat to lose the Lard Lumps -- and what
to eat to build many pounds of solid muscle.
So head on over -- take action -- and reserve
your copy today -- along with the TWO
pre-publication bonuses.
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
And don't forget -- if you'd like me to
autograph your book, please use the
Special Instructions section of the on-
line order form to request an autograph --
and let me know what name to sign it
to (James or Jim, Peter or Peter, etc.).
Thanks in advance to everyone who steps
up and takes action today. Your support,
loyalty and enthusiasm means more than
I can ever say.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. If you have any questions about shipping
options for overseas orders, Canadian orders
or multiple copies, shoot me an email.
P.S. Thought for the Day: "Train right, eat
right, live right." -- Brooks Kubik
Here's the link to the PRE-PUBLICATION
SPECIAL for my new book on diet and
nutrition for Dinos:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
I think you'll like the title.
KNIFE, FORK, MUSCLE.
That sums it up pretty well.
It's a book about real food and real eating --
and how to eat for lifelong strength and health.
What to eat to lose the Lard Lumps -- and what
to eat to build many pounds of solid muscle.
So head on over -- take action -- and reserve
your copy today -- along with the TWO
pre-publication bonuses.
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_nutrition.html
And don't forget -- if you'd like me to
autograph your book, please use the
Special Instructions section of the on-
line order form to request an autograph --
and let me know what name to sign it
to (James or Jim, Peter or Peter, etc.).
Thanks in advance to everyone who steps
up and takes action today. Your support,
loyalty and enthusiasm means more than
I can ever say.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. If you have any questions about shipping
options for overseas orders, Canadian orders
or multiple copies, shoot me an email.
P.S. Thought for the Day: "Train right, eat
right, live right." -- Brooks Kubik
How to Avoid Dings and Dents (Part 2)
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
One quick note, and then we'll talk training.
We're going to be putting up the sales page
for my new book on diet and nutrition on
Mon 9-15.
That will be day one of the pre-publication
special -- and I'm hoping that all of you
step up and take action. This little monster
is something very special -- and I'm very
happy at how it has turned out. It has
TONS of great info. I think you're really
going to like it -- and find it to be a very
valuable resource on sane, sensible diet
and nutrition for lifelong strength and
health.
Be looking for the email announcement for
day one of the pre-publication special --
on Monday!
On the training front -- yesterday we talked
about dings and dents.
Let's continue that discussion.
The single most common cause of dings and
dents in older trainees is overtraining.
Doing too much.
Training too often.
Going too heavy.
Doing insane stuff -- rather than keeping it
basic, simple, productive and effective.
Thinking you can do it by forcing yourself
to blast your way through a 20-megaton
workout.
At age 57, my best results come when I train
3x per week, using two different workouts. I
alternate between the two workouts.
Each workout lasts about one hour, sometimes
a little less, and sometimes a little longer.
Each workout begins with 10 - 15 minutes of
stretching and loosening up -- followed by 45
to 60 minutes of squatting, pulling and pushing.
Sometimes I do only one exercise -- squat style
snatches or squat style clean and jerks -- and
other days I include pulls, front squats or back
squats.
I do multiple sets of low reps. On the snatches
and the clean and jerk, I usually do singles.
I start light and work up to my top weight for
the day.
I train heavy, but I train within my limits and I
don't go for limit attempts very often.
I focus on technique, perfect form, and precise
lifting. At 57, that's more important than ever.
One of my goals is to do good, smooth, perfect
form lifting into my 60's and then into my 70's.
That will require lots of drilling, lots of work on
flexibility and mobility, and plenty of smart
training with minimal dings and dents.
I train with deep focus and total concentration.
That's critical at any age. It gets more critical
with every passing year.
And I have lots and lots of fun when I train.
That's also very important at any age. In fact,
it might actually be the most important thing.
The bottom line is -- I do what I need to do to
work toward my training goals without getting
smacked in the face by dings and dents.
My training is not fancy, and it's not any sort
of insane, over the top stuff. But it works. And
that's what counts.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Gray Hair and Black Iron is mandatory reading
for older trainees:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Keep it simple, but
keep on doing it." -- Brooks Kubik
One quick note, and then we'll talk training.
We're going to be putting up the sales page
for my new book on diet and nutrition on
Mon 9-15.
That will be day one of the pre-publication
special -- and I'm hoping that all of you
step up and take action. This little monster
is something very special -- and I'm very
happy at how it has turned out. It has
TONS of great info. I think you're really
going to like it -- and find it to be a very
valuable resource on sane, sensible diet
and nutrition for lifelong strength and
health.
Be looking for the email announcement for
day one of the pre-publication special --
on Monday!
On the training front -- yesterday we talked
about dings and dents.
Let's continue that discussion.
The single most common cause of dings and
dents in older trainees is overtraining.
Doing too much.
Training too often.
Going too heavy.
Doing insane stuff -- rather than keeping it
basic, simple, productive and effective.
Thinking you can do it by forcing yourself
to blast your way through a 20-megaton
workout.
At age 57, my best results come when I train
3x per week, using two different workouts. I
alternate between the two workouts.
Each workout lasts about one hour, sometimes
a little less, and sometimes a little longer.
Each workout begins with 10 - 15 minutes of
stretching and loosening up -- followed by 45
to 60 minutes of squatting, pulling and pushing.
Sometimes I do only one exercise -- squat style
snatches or squat style clean and jerks -- and
other days I include pulls, front squats or back
squats.
I do multiple sets of low reps. On the snatches
and the clean and jerk, I usually do singles.
I start light and work up to my top weight for
the day.
I train heavy, but I train within my limits and I
don't go for limit attempts very often.
I focus on technique, perfect form, and precise
lifting. At 57, that's more important than ever.
One of my goals is to do good, smooth, perfect
form lifting into my 60's and then into my 70's.
That will require lots of drilling, lots of work on
flexibility and mobility, and plenty of smart
training with minimal dings and dents.
I train with deep focus and total concentration.
That's critical at any age. It gets more critical
with every passing year.
And I have lots and lots of fun when I train.
That's also very important at any age. In fact,
it might actually be the most important thing.
The bottom line is -- I do what I need to do to
work toward my training goals without getting
smacked in the face by dings and dents.
My training is not fancy, and it's not any sort
of insane, over the top stuff. But it works. And
that's what counts.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Gray Hair and Black Iron is mandatory reading
for older trainees:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Keep it simple, but
keep on doing it." -- Brooks Kubik
The Number One Way to Avoid Dings and Dents!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
I did an interview yeaterday on Carl Lanore's
SuperHuman Radio podcast.
We talked about older trainees, and dings and
dentys, and how to avoid them.
Dings and dents are very much on Carl's mind
because he's got a few -- a bad hamstring and
a sore soleus. So he's hobbling and wobbling a
bit.
Turns out it was from some hill sprints.
Ouch!
I can relate.
We live in a part of town called The Highlands,
and as you can guess, it has a lot of hills.
When I was younger, I used to go to the park
and do hill sprints while carrying 70 pound
dumbbells.
But today, at age 57, I don't do them any more.
They're just too hard on my ankles and my
achilles tendons.
As you grow older, the blood flow to your achilles
tendons diminishes. They get tighter and stiffer,
even if you stretch them. And you can make them
really sore -- as in, inflamed -- with sprints or
hill sprints.
My chosen sport is weightlifting, and I need to
keep my ankles and achilles tendons strong and
health for lifting. So I pass on the sprints and
the hill sprints -- even though, as I said, I once
did them, and I liked doing them.
That's the kind of adjustment you need to make
as you grow older. You always need to keep
training, of course -- but you may need to
change the way you train, or change your
exercises.
If something hurts, you may want to find an
alternative.
If not, you're on the road to Ding and Dent
Land.
Also known as the Island of Lost Lifters.
And that's the number one way to avoid dings
and dents as you grow older. It's called listening
to your body -- and training SMART.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. I cover many other ways to avoid or reduce
dings and dents in Gray Hair and Black Iron:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2.My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train hard, but
train smart. Smart is what keeps you lifting
for a long, long time." -- Brooks Kubik
I did an interview yeaterday on Carl Lanore's
SuperHuman Radio podcast.
We talked about older trainees, and dings and
dentys, and how to avoid them.
Dings and dents are very much on Carl's mind
because he's got a few -- a bad hamstring and
a sore soleus. So he's hobbling and wobbling a
bit.
Turns out it was from some hill sprints.
Ouch!
I can relate.
We live in a part of town called The Highlands,
and as you can guess, it has a lot of hills.
When I was younger, I used to go to the park
and do hill sprints while carrying 70 pound
dumbbells.
But today, at age 57, I don't do them any more.
They're just too hard on my ankles and my
achilles tendons.
As you grow older, the blood flow to your achilles
tendons diminishes. They get tighter and stiffer,
even if you stretch them. And you can make them
really sore -- as in, inflamed -- with sprints or
hill sprints.
My chosen sport is weightlifting, and I need to
keep my ankles and achilles tendons strong and
health for lifting. So I pass on the sprints and
the hill sprints -- even though, as I said, I once
did them, and I liked doing them.
That's the kind of adjustment you need to make
as you grow older. You always need to keep
training, of course -- but you may need to
change the way you train, or change your
exercises.
If something hurts, you may want to find an
alternative.
If not, you're on the road to Ding and Dent
Land.
Also known as the Island of Lost Lifters.
And that's the number one way to avoid dings
and dents as you grow older. It's called listening
to your body -- and training SMART.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. I cover many other ways to avoid or reduce
dings and dents in Gray Hair and Black Iron:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2.My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train hard, but
train smart. Smart is what keeps you lifting
for a long, long time." -- Brooks Kubik
Building a Super Human at Age 60!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Let me begin with a great big THANK
YOU for all the birthday wishes from
the Dino Nation. I really appreciate
the feedback and support.
Let me also note -- because I keep
getting questions on it -- the order
page for my new Diet and Nutrition
book will go up on Mon 9-15. It's
not up yet, so don't email and ask
where it is. It's coming soon.
In other news, I'll be on SuperHuman
Radio today at 12:00 noon. Catch it live
or listen to the download ayc.
http://superhumanradio.com/
And that's a story in itself.
Here's what happened.
Carl Lanore didn't know it was my
birthday -- and he sends me an email
and asks if I can do the show on Wed.
He even has a topic he wants me to
cover.
Now get this -- and remember, he asks
this on my 57th birthday -- not having
any idea it was my birthday.
"Getting Older and Continuing to Train:
Modifying Your Expectations."
All of which apparently means I'm getting
old.
Or not.
Because I finished the day by heading out
to the garage, and hitting a hard and
heavy workout. I did squat style clean
and jerk and front squats.
In my next workout, I'll do squat style
snatches and front squats.
And no, I'm not going to be winning the
Olympic Games any time soon, but doing
squat style olympic lifts at age 57 isn't
half bad.
My goal is to be doing clean, crisp, sharp,
deep squat style lifts at age 60 -- and at age
65 -- and at age 70.
If that doesn't work, I'll do clean, crisp, sharp,
deep spliit style lifts.
Or clean, crisp, sharp power cleans and power
snatches.
The point is, I plan to kep on lifting for a long
time.
Because that's the only way to stay stay
strong.
And staying strong is the name of the game.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the number one book about serious
training for older Dinos:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "If you want to be
super at age 60 -- or at any age -- don't carry
a chunk of kryptonite in your head." -- Brooks
Kubik
Let me begin with a great big THANK
YOU for all the birthday wishes from
the Dino Nation. I really appreciate
the feedback and support.
Let me also note -- because I keep
getting questions on it -- the order
page for my new Diet and Nutrition
book will go up on Mon 9-15. It's
not up yet, so don't email and ask
where it is. It's coming soon.
In other news, I'll be on SuperHuman
Radio today at 12:00 noon. Catch it live
or listen to the download ayc.
http://superhumanradio.com/
And that's a story in itself.
Here's what happened.
Carl Lanore didn't know it was my
birthday -- and he sends me an email
and asks if I can do the show on Wed.
He even has a topic he wants me to
cover.
Now get this -- and remember, he asks
this on my 57th birthday -- not having
any idea it was my birthday.
"Getting Older and Continuing to Train:
Modifying Your Expectations."
All of which apparently means I'm getting
old.
Or not.
Because I finished the day by heading out
to the garage, and hitting a hard and
heavy workout. I did squat style clean
and jerk and front squats.
In my next workout, I'll do squat style
snatches and front squats.
And no, I'm not going to be winning the
Olympic Games any time soon, but doing
squat style olympic lifts at age 57 isn't
half bad.
My goal is to be doing clean, crisp, sharp,
deep squat style lifts at age 60 -- and at age
65 -- and at age 70.
If that doesn't work, I'll do clean, crisp, sharp,
deep spliit style lifts.
Or clean, crisp, sharp power cleans and power
snatches.
The point is, I plan to kep on lifting for a long
time.
Because that's the only way to stay stay
strong.
And staying strong is the name of the game.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one.
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's the number one book about serious
training for older Dinos:
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "If you want to be
super at age 60 -- or at any age -- don't carry
a chunk of kryptonite in your head." -- Brooks
Kubik
Happy Birthday from Dino Headquarters!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
It's birthday time at Dino Headquarters!
I officially turn 57 today.
Of course, weightlifting years for Masters
age lifters start on Jan 1, so I've been
57 in weightlifting years for a little over
9 months.
Anyhow, I'll be 57 from now until Jan 1 --
and then I'll turn 58.
This drives Trudi crazy, as you might
imagine.
To celebrate, I'm going to keep working on
the new diet and nutrition book for Dinos,
followed by a hard workout featuring squat
clean and jerk, pulls and front squats,
followed by a nice grilled steak, fresh
salad and a glass of red wine. So it ought
to be a pretty good day.
The new book is comin along GREAT. I've
been researching it, testing diets and various
food and meal ideas, studying, and putting
things together for several years, and it's all
coming together very well in the final draft --
which I am now editing, tweaking and revising.
And we'll launching the pre-publication special
next Mon 9-15. Be looking for the announcement
in my email on that day.
One very helpful part of the project over the
past few years has been being able to discuss
diet and nutrition isues with Dinos, either in
person or by email.
It's been very interesting to see some of the
patterns of things that work and things that don't
work for Dinos -- particularly for older Dinos.
About half a dozen times over the past six months
I've received a question from a reader, or a request
to cover a particular topic, and it's been EXACTLY
what I was doing that day -- so I think there's
some very good synchronicity going on.
As an example, after working on this book for
so many years, I found an old book that covered
the diet issue from a new and different perspective.
It really tied things together, and made me see
a number of new connections.
Two weeks later, I talked to a Dino who was following
the very same approach -- and found it was working
so well that he almost begged me to include it in the
book.
"Be sure to tell them about this," he said. "It's really
important."
You see -- synchronicity.
It's all coming together.
Anyhow, it's time to get back to the manuscript, so
I'll sign off and get going. As always, thanks for reading,
and have a great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here are three top selling Dino books from last month:
a. Dinosaur Dumbbell Training
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_dumbbelltraining.html
b. Dinosaur Bodyweight Training
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_bodyweight.html
c. Gray Hair and Black Iron
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "When you walk with the
Dinos, you walk with the best." -- Brooks Kubik
It's birthday time at Dino Headquarters!
I officially turn 57 today.
Of course, weightlifting years for Masters
age lifters start on Jan 1, so I've been
57 in weightlifting years for a little over
9 months.
Anyhow, I'll be 57 from now until Jan 1 --
and then I'll turn 58.
This drives Trudi crazy, as you might
imagine.
To celebrate, I'm going to keep working on
the new diet and nutrition book for Dinos,
followed by a hard workout featuring squat
clean and jerk, pulls and front squats,
followed by a nice grilled steak, fresh
salad and a glass of red wine. So it ought
to be a pretty good day.
The new book is comin along GREAT. I've
been researching it, testing diets and various
food and meal ideas, studying, and putting
things together for several years, and it's all
coming together very well in the final draft --
which I am now editing, tweaking and revising.
And we'll launching the pre-publication special
next Mon 9-15. Be looking for the announcement
in my email on that day.
One very helpful part of the project over the
past few years has been being able to discuss
diet and nutrition isues with Dinos, either in
person or by email.
It's been very interesting to see some of the
patterns of things that work and things that don't
work for Dinos -- particularly for older Dinos.
About half a dozen times over the past six months
I've received a question from a reader, or a request
to cover a particular topic, and it's been EXACTLY
what I was doing that day -- so I think there's
some very good synchronicity going on.
As an example, after working on this book for
so many years, I found an old book that covered
the diet issue from a new and different perspective.
It really tied things together, and made me see
a number of new connections.
Two weeks later, I talked to a Dino who was following
the very same approach -- and found it was working
so well that he almost begged me to include it in the
book.
"Be sure to tell them about this," he said. "It's really
important."
You see -- synchronicity.
It's all coming together.
Anyhow, it's time to get back to the manuscript, so
I'll sign off and get going. As always, thanks for reading,
and have a great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here are three top selling Dino books from last month:
a. Dinosaur Dumbbell Training
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaur_dumbbelltraining.html
b. Dinosaur Bodyweight Training
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_bodyweight.html
c. Gray Hair and Black Iron
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "When you walk with the
Dinos, you walk with the best." -- Brooks Kubik
Earn that Weight!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
We'll talk training in a minute, but in case
you missed it, here's some BIG news. We're
going to put up a sales page for my new
book on diet and nutrition for Dinos on
Mon 9-15.
This will be out standard pre-publication
launch, with a couple of special bonuses
for those who take action during the
pre-publication special.
Be looking for the announcement on 9-15.
In training news, I've noticed a strange
phenomenon. You see it on Facebook all
the time.
It's the guy (or gal) (or their coach) who
posts a photo or a video or message about
hitting a new PR or a big number in some
lift or exercise that they haven't done for
a long time.
Usually it's the deadlift, probably because
the skill factor is less than in many other
lifts.
"Yo, peeps! I haven't done deadlifts for six
months, but I tried them yesterday and pulled
a new PR. Time to get serious at #liftlikeagod#
trainingforragnarock#torncallusesrgood#
pull2000x10."
Or something like that.
So, a couple of questions.
1. Why brag about not having done deadlifts
(or whatever) for six months?
2. Why go for a heavy one rep max in the DL
or any other lift if you've not been training the
lift regularly?
3. Have you earned bragging rights for this
lift?
I'd much rather read a report like this:
"Been training my deadlift regularly for the
past six months. Started light and worked up
in weight. Hit them once a week. Do 5's one
week, and 3's and singles the next. Aimed
to hit a new max on my birthday -- and got
it. Love the feeling when you work to make
it happen, and it does!"
In other words, I like to see people EARN the
weight. To me, the process is what matters.
The process of working steadily to achieve
a goal.
I guess that makes me old fashioned, but
that's not news to anyone.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a
great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. I've got some terrific back specialization
programs in CHALK AND SWEAT. If you want
to earn some serious strength and muscle,
give them a try:
http://www.brookskubik.com/chalk_and_sweat.html
P.S.2. My other books and courses are right
here at Dino Headquarters -- and remember,
we're launching the new diet and nutrition book
on 9-15:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Nothing in life
is free, including strength." -- Brooks Kubik
We'll talk training in a minute, but in case
you missed it, here's some BIG news. We're
going to put up a sales page for my new
book on diet and nutrition for Dinos on
Mon 9-15.
This will be out standard pre-publication
launch, with a couple of special bonuses
for those who take action during the
pre-publication special.
Be looking for the announcement on 9-15.
In training news, I've noticed a strange
phenomenon. You see it on Facebook all
the time.
It's the guy (or gal) (or their coach) who
posts a photo or a video or message about
hitting a new PR or a big number in some
lift or exercise that they haven't done for
a long time.
Usually it's the deadlift, probably because
the skill factor is less than in many other
lifts.
"Yo, peeps! I haven't done deadlifts for six
months, but I tried them yesterday and pulled
a new PR. Time to get serious at #liftlikeagod#
trainingforragnarock#torncallusesrgood#
pull2000x10."
Or something like that.
So, a couple of questions.
1. Why brag about not having done deadlifts
(or whatever) for six months?
2. Why go for a heavy one rep max in the DL
or any other lift if you've not been training the
lift regularly?
3. Have you earned bragging rights for this
lift?
I'd much rather read a report like this:
"Been training my deadlift regularly for the
past six months. Started light and worked up
in weight. Hit them once a week. Do 5's one
week, and 3's and singles the next. Aimed
to hit a new max on my birthday -- and got
it. Love the feeling when you work to make
it happen, and it does!"
In other words, I like to see people EARN the
weight. To me, the process is what matters.
The process of working steadily to achieve
a goal.
I guess that makes me old fashioned, but
that's not news to anyone.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a
great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. I've got some terrific back specialization
programs in CHALK AND SWEAT. If you want
to earn some serious strength and muscle,
give them a try:
http://www.brookskubik.com/chalk_and_sweat.html
P.S.2. My other books and courses are right
here at Dino Headquarters -- and remember,
we're launching the new diet and nutrition book
on 9-15:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Nothing in life
is free, including strength." -- Brooks Kubik
Set Your Watches, Mark Your Calendars!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
I wanted to let you be the first to know about
something very exciting.
We're going to launch the new diet and nutrition
book on Mon Sept. 15.
As always, we're going to do a pre-publication
special. That lets us know how many books to
print, so it's a big help.
When we fill the orders in October, everyone
who ordered during the pre-publication special
will get a bonus item -- or possibly two of them.
Yeah, I definitely think we'll go with two bonuses
for this one. It's a heck of a book, and it deserves
a double bonus for everyone who steps up and
takes action.
Anyhow, it's been several years of hard work to
pull this little monster together - so, yes, I'm
pretty excited about it. And I hope you are, as
well.
On the training front, I've been having some
great workouts.
And here's the funny thing.
My main focus has been the diet and nutrition
book, and getting it finished. I've been working
long hours 7 days a week to do so. I've not had
a day off since July 1.
When I am focused on a project, I put a lot of
mental energy into it -- which means that no matter
what I do, there's not as much energy for aggressive
training.
So I cut back a bit, worked on my form and my
technique, and decided to take things a little
easier than normal.
The results were surprising.
No dings and dents.
No sore shoulders or knees.
No leg cramps from sore muscles.
My form is getting better and better.
My speed under the bar has improved enormously.
And I'm lifting very close to my previous top weights,
and the lifting seems almost effortless.
I'm also sleeping better.
And I'm down about 10 or 12 pounds, and the weight
came off easily -- while eating three big Dino-sized
meals a day. Right now I'm right where I want to be,
at 94 kilos (207 pounds).
So it's been very interesting to see how easing up
on the gas pedal has been working.
I guess that line about old dogs and new tricks really
means something.
Anyhow, and as always -- thanks for reading, and
have a great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's one of our most popular training courses:
http://www.brookskubik.com/militarypress_course.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Never stop lifting, and
never stop learning." -- Brooks Kubik
I wanted to let you be the first to know about
something very exciting.
We're going to launch the new diet and nutrition
book on Mon Sept. 15.
As always, we're going to do a pre-publication
special. That lets us know how many books to
print, so it's a big help.
When we fill the orders in October, everyone
who ordered during the pre-publication special
will get a bonus item -- or possibly two of them.
Yeah, I definitely think we'll go with two bonuses
for this one. It's a heck of a book, and it deserves
a double bonus for everyone who steps up and
takes action.
Anyhow, it's been several years of hard work to
pull this little monster together - so, yes, I'm
pretty excited about it. And I hope you are, as
well.
On the training front, I've been having some
great workouts.
And here's the funny thing.
My main focus has been the diet and nutrition
book, and getting it finished. I've been working
long hours 7 days a week to do so. I've not had
a day off since July 1.
When I am focused on a project, I put a lot of
mental energy into it -- which means that no matter
what I do, there's not as much energy for aggressive
training.
So I cut back a bit, worked on my form and my
technique, and decided to take things a little
easier than normal.
The results were surprising.
No dings and dents.
No sore shoulders or knees.
No leg cramps from sore muscles.
My form is getting better and better.
My speed under the bar has improved enormously.
And I'm lifting very close to my previous top weights,
and the lifting seems almost effortless.
I'm also sleeping better.
And I'm down about 10 or 12 pounds, and the weight
came off easily -- while eating three big Dino-sized
meals a day. Right now I'm right where I want to be,
at 94 kilos (207 pounds).
So it's been very interesting to see how easing up
on the gas pedal has been working.
I guess that line about old dogs and new tricks really
means something.
Anyhow, and as always -- thanks for reading, and
have a great day. If you train today, make it a good
one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. Here's one of our most popular training courses:
http://www.brookskubik.com/militarypress_course.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Never stop lifting, and
never stop learning." -- Brooks Kubik
The Top 10 Excuses for Not Training Heavy!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
A quick note, and then we'll do the top 10 list.
Another guest had to cancel his scheduled slot
on Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio yesterday,
so I covered on short notice and wasn't able
to give you advance notice. But the show is
available at the SHR archives, so be sure to
listen to it. We cover the 13th workout, and
how to keep a bad workout from knocking
you off track:
http://superhumanradio.com/
And now -- the NEW top 10 list.
I've done a number of top 10 lists over
the years, and they're always lots of fun.
Here's a new one.
THE TOP 10 EXCUSES FOR NOT TRAINING
HEAVY
10. "I don't want to get too big."
9. "I don't want to overload the Smith machine."
8. "The pec dec is broken."
7. "I'm sure that if I asked, they'd tell me that
heavy training is against the gym rules."
6. "I just want to look strong."
5. "I just bought some new jeans and I don't
want to grow out of them."
4. "A guy on the internet said you don't need to
do it. Light training works better."
3. "It's too old-fashioned."
2. "I don't want to be rude and hog all the plates."
and finally -- drum-roll -- the number one excuse
for not training hard and heavy --
1. "If I train hard and heavy, I might get too big --
and if I get too big I might be mistaken for a
gorilla -- and if I get mistaken for a gorilla I
might get put in the zoo -- and I don't want to
get put in the zoo."
So if you're wondering why most people avoid
heavy training, those are the reasons -- along with
the fact that they can't stand the hard work!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. For serious advice about serious, old-school,
hard and heavy strength training, grab these:
Dinosaur Training - Lost Secrets of Strength and
Development
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
Strength, Muscle and Power
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
Gray Hair and Black Iron
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
Chalk and Sweat
http://www.brookskubik.com/chalk_and_sweat.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. "For every trainee who trains hard and heavy,
there are 100 who don't -- and they look like they
don't." -- Brooks Kubik
A quick note, and then we'll do the top 10 list.
Another guest had to cancel his scheduled slot
on Carl Lanore's SuperHuman Radio yesterday,
so I covered on short notice and wasn't able
to give you advance notice. But the show is
available at the SHR archives, so be sure to
listen to it. We cover the 13th workout, and
how to keep a bad workout from knocking
you off track:
http://superhumanradio.com/
And now -- the NEW top 10 list.
I've done a number of top 10 lists over
the years, and they're always lots of fun.
Here's a new one.
THE TOP 10 EXCUSES FOR NOT TRAINING
HEAVY
10. "I don't want to get too big."
9. "I don't want to overload the Smith machine."
8. "The pec dec is broken."
7. "I'm sure that if I asked, they'd tell me that
heavy training is against the gym rules."
6. "I just want to look strong."
5. "I just bought some new jeans and I don't
want to grow out of them."
4. "A guy on the internet said you don't need to
do it. Light training works better."
3. "It's too old-fashioned."
2. "I don't want to be rude and hog all the plates."
and finally -- drum-roll -- the number one excuse
for not training hard and heavy --
1. "If I train hard and heavy, I might get too big --
and if I get too big I might be mistaken for a
gorilla -- and if I get mistaken for a gorilla I
might get put in the zoo -- and I don't want to
get put in the zoo."
So if you're wondering why most people avoid
heavy training, those are the reasons -- along with
the fact that they can't stand the hard work!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great
day. If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. For serious advice about serious, old-school,
hard and heavy strength training, grab these:
Dinosaur Training - Lost Secrets of Strength and
Development
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_training.html
Strength, Muscle and Power
http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html
Gray Hair and Black Iron
http://www.brookskubik.com/grayhair_blackiron.html
Chalk and Sweat
http://www.brookskubik.com/chalk_and_sweat.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. "For every trainee who trains hard and heavy,
there are 100 who don't -- and they look like they
don't." -- Brooks Kubik
The Truth About Himalayan Curls!
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Many years ago a young guy at a gym where
I trained asked me about arm blasting.
He wanted big guns, and he was doing
everything he could to get them --
or, at least, everything he read
about in the muscle mags.
He did about a dozen different kinds
of curls, and almost as many triceps
exercises.
He did 10 x 10 and 8 x 8 and 12 x 12,
and wanted to know if he should try
20 x 20.
He trained his arms 5 days a week, and
wondered if he should do 6 days a week --
or perhaps do double arm workouts on
M/W/F.
He didn't do any squats, deadlifts or
other leg or back work. I asked him why,
and he said he needed to save his energy
for arm blasting.
He asked me if he should add anything.
I told him to add Himalyan curls.
"What are those?" he asked. "I never heard
about them."
That was an opportunity, so I sold it hard in
language he would understand.
"They're the number one kind of curl," I told
him. "But you have to work up to them. You
have to follow a special routine to lay the
foundation. You know -- enervate the
ions and prime the galactoids."
He nodded.
"That sounds great!" he said.
So I knew he was ready for some serious
training. The galactoids line always works.
Whatever galactoids are.
And then I laid it on him.
The exercises.
The sets.
The reps.
The weekly workouts.
How to progress from one program to another.
How to build big arms by training for strength and
power instead of a bunny pump.
I even took him through his first workout. We did
squats. Presses. Rowing. The good stuff. 5 x 5.
It flattened him.
Amazingly, he stuck with it. And he ended up with
some pretty good arm development -- and about
40 pounds of muscle all over his body.
The best part is, he never asked me about those
Himalayan curls.
Which is darn good, because the truth is -- I have
no idea what they are!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. It doesn't have any Himalyan curls, but Dinosaur
Arm Training has everything else you need to do some
serious arm building:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_armtraining.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train for real.
Real is what makes the difference." -- Brooks Kubik
Many years ago a young guy at a gym where
I trained asked me about arm blasting.
He wanted big guns, and he was doing
everything he could to get them --
or, at least, everything he read
about in the muscle mags.
He did about a dozen different kinds
of curls, and almost as many triceps
exercises.
He did 10 x 10 and 8 x 8 and 12 x 12,
and wanted to know if he should try
20 x 20.
He trained his arms 5 days a week, and
wondered if he should do 6 days a week --
or perhaps do double arm workouts on
M/W/F.
He didn't do any squats, deadlifts or
other leg or back work. I asked him why,
and he said he needed to save his energy
for arm blasting.
He asked me if he should add anything.
I told him to add Himalyan curls.
"What are those?" he asked. "I never heard
about them."
That was an opportunity, so I sold it hard in
language he would understand.
"They're the number one kind of curl," I told
him. "But you have to work up to them. You
have to follow a special routine to lay the
foundation. You know -- enervate the
ions and prime the galactoids."
He nodded.
"That sounds great!" he said.
So I knew he was ready for some serious
training. The galactoids line always works.
Whatever galactoids are.
And then I laid it on him.
The exercises.
The sets.
The reps.
The weekly workouts.
How to progress from one program to another.
How to build big arms by training for strength and
power instead of a bunny pump.
I even took him through his first workout. We did
squats. Presses. Rowing. The good stuff. 5 x 5.
It flattened him.
Amazingly, he stuck with it. And he ended up with
some pretty good arm development -- and about
40 pounds of muscle all over his body.
The best part is, he never asked me about those
Himalayan curls.
Which is darn good, because the truth is -- I have
no idea what they are!
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. It doesn't have any Himalyan curls, but Dinosaur
Arm Training has everything else you need to do some
serious arm building:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_armtraining.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Train for real.
Real is what makes the difference." -- Brooks Kubik
The 13th Workout
Hail to the Dinosaurs!
We survived the Zombie Apocalypse on
Friday, but it was a bit of a near thing.
Picture this -- a Zombie Walk with 30,000
zombies -- marching down the street just
a stone's throw from Dino Headquarters.
I was ready to drop a heavy barbell or
dumbbell on anyone -- I mean, any thing --
that needed it -- but no zombies came by.
I was actually disappointed.
If they had, and they were Dino-style
zombies, I would have talked training with
them.
I would have told them about the 13th
workout.
What's the 13th workout?
It's the one that happens when everything
has been going great for a while, and your
progress has been steady, and everything
has been more or less perfect.
And then you train -- expecting to make a
bunch of new PR's -- and you can't do a
darn thing.
Everything goes wrong.
You go back on everything you do.
Nothing works the way it should.
You can't even focus.
You finish the workout battered and bloody,
bruised and busted, scrambled and shaken.
You stand there, and you're dripping sweat,
and the sweat gets into your eyes, and you
can't see very well, and the barbell plates
look like tiddley-winks.
And you start to wonder if you're better off
staying home and playing tiddley-winks --
because this strength training stuff obviously
isn't working.
You start to wonder if you need a new workout.
Maybe a whole new way of training.
Or maybe you need the latest new super
supplement.
Maybe something even stronger than that.
And all in all, it's a dark night of the soul. You
look into the abyss -- and the abyss looks back.
But here's the interesting thing.
The 13th workout is good for you.
It tests your mettle.
It gives you a chance to reach deep down and
grab a big dose of fortitude -- and use it smack
yourself on the side of the head and send those
doubts and fears and worries right out the
window.
Tough workout?
Hey, it happens to everyone.
Dust yourself off, get back on your feet, have some
good food, get some rest and some sleep, and come
back strong the next time.
Because after the 13th workout there's the 14th
workout -- and that can be pretty darn good.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. The 13th workout is about overcoming adversity.
Here's a man who did precisely that -- he went from
crippled kid to World Champion:
http://www.brookskubik.com/doug_hepburn.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here
at Dino Headquarters:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Adversity makes
champions." -- Brooks Kubik
We survived the Zombie Apocalypse on
Friday, but it was a bit of a near thing.
Picture this -- a Zombie Walk with 30,000
zombies -- marching down the street just
a stone's throw from Dino Headquarters.
I was ready to drop a heavy barbell or
dumbbell on anyone -- I mean, any thing --
that needed it -- but no zombies came by.
I was actually disappointed.
If they had, and they were Dino-style
zombies, I would have talked training with
them.
I would have told them about the 13th
workout.
What's the 13th workout?
It's the one that happens when everything
has been going great for a while, and your
progress has been steady, and everything
has been more or less perfect.
And then you train -- expecting to make a
bunch of new PR's -- and you can't do a
darn thing.
Everything goes wrong.
You go back on everything you do.
Nothing works the way it should.
You can't even focus.
You finish the workout battered and bloody,
bruised and busted, scrambled and shaken.
You stand there, and you're dripping sweat,
and the sweat gets into your eyes, and you
can't see very well, and the barbell plates
look like tiddley-winks.
And you start to wonder if you're better off
staying home and playing tiddley-winks --
because this strength training stuff obviously
isn't working.
You start to wonder if you need a new workout.
Maybe a whole new way of training.
Or maybe you need the latest new super
supplement.
Maybe something even stronger than that.
And all in all, it's a dark night of the soul. You
look into the abyss -- and the abyss looks back.
But here's the interesting thing.
The 13th workout is good for you.
It tests your mettle.
It gives you a chance to reach deep down and
grab a big dose of fortitude -- and use it smack
yourself on the side of the head and send those
doubts and fears and worries right out the
window.
Tough workout?
Hey, it happens to everyone.
Dust yourself off, get back on your feet, have some
good food, get some rest and some sleep, and come
back strong the next time.
Because after the 13th workout there's the 14th
workout -- and that can be pretty darn good.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great day.
If you train today, make it a good one!
Yours in strength,
Brooks Kubik
P.S. The 13th workout is about overcoming adversity.
Here's a man who did precisely that -- he went from
crippled kid to World Champion:
http://www.brookskubik.com/doug_hepburn.html
P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right here
at Dino Headquarters:
http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html
P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Adversity makes
champions." -- Brooks Kubik
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