Hail to the Dinosaurs!
Three quick notes, and then we'll talk
training.
1. The Strength Sensei Review
Charles Poliquin, the Strength Sensei, has
posted a killer review of my new "How
Strong Are You?" Course:
http://www.strengthsensei.com/where-to-find-great-strength-norms/
2. We're on Twitter Now!
We're on twitter. Follow us.
We're also on Facebook. Friend us.
3. Help Push Us to No. 1!
My new "How Strong Are You?" course is
currently no. 4 in its category on Amazon's
Top 10 list. You can help us get to no. 1
by grabbing the little monster, posting a
review on the Kindle page, spreading the
word via social media or good old fashioned
word of mouth (i.e., tell your training partners
about it), or even -- and this is very simple --
going to our Kindle page and reading the
reviews.
Every time you browse one of our Kindle
pages, it helps. So be a regular Dino
browser.
And, of course -- thanks to everyone who
has grabbed a copy -- and thanks to
everyone who has posted a review!
4. The Simplest Weightlifting Workout in
the World!
For the past couple of weeks, I've been
following the simplest weightlifitng workout
in the world -- and having lots of fun with it --
and getting stronger and faster all the time.
It's a workout that Mike Burgener recommends
for Master's weightlifters -- which is me, at
close to 60 years of age.
You can use it with power style lifts, split
style lifts or squat style lifts.
I switched back to split style lifts last month,
so that's what I've been using.
I begin with 10 minutes of stretching and
loosening up. That always includes some work
with Indian clubs. They're great for your upper
back and shoulders. Get them from John Wood:
http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/products/classic-wooden-indian-clubs
Next, I do 6 to 8 progressively heavier singles
in the snatch. I work up to a weight that is
heavy but not my absolute max. If you
like to use percentages, maybe 92 to 95
percent of my true max.
I'm obsessive about doing these in good form.
I video tape my lifts, and I watch the video
after every lift. I always try for better and
smoother form. The goal is to make every
lift perfect.
Next, I do 6 to 8 progressively heavier singles
in the clean and jerk. Once again, I work up
to a weight that is heavy but not my actual
max. And I focus on perfect form on every
lift.
So that makes a total of 12 to 16 lifts.
And that's it.
After the clean and jerk, I call in the dogs,
put out the fire, unload the bar, lock the garage
and go into the house for some serious, Dino
style post-workout nutrition -- a/k/a meat
and veggies.
The entire workout takes about 45 to 60
minutes from start to finish.
It's a good program, and a fun one. Give
it a try!
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. My new courses are available in your
choice of hard copy or Kindle e-book. Go here
to find them:
1. Dinosaur Training Secrets, Vol. 1.
"Exercises, Workouts and Training
Programs"
Kindle edition:
http://brookskubik.com/dinosaursecrets01_kindle.html
Hard-copy:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_secrets_01.html
2. Dinosaur Training Secrets, Vol. 2,
"How Strong Are You?"
Kindle edition:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_secrets2_kindle.html
Hard-copy:
http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaur_secrets_02.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: "Keep it simple,
work hard, and have fun." -- Brooks Kubik
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