The Dinosaur Training YouTube Channel

Hail to the Dinosaurs!

About four weeks ago, I went to Cincinatti
to attend a surprise birthday party for Hall
of Fame Strength Coach, Kim Wood.

As you might expect, this was a big deal,
and a number of friends and fellow
Dinosaurs were there.

My good friend, Bill Hinbern, drove down
from Michigan for the big event. If you
don't know who Bill Hinbern is, run on
over to his website and take a look at
the most comprehensive strength
training and Iron Game bookstore
in the world:

http://superstrengthtraining.com/

Long story short -- Bill and I were in the
same place at the same time -- which is
highly unusual, because we are both so
darn busy. Neither one of us gets out
much. The Dino business keeps me
busy 24-7, and Bill's book business
keeps him just as busy. Maybe even
busier.

So I had a crazy idea.

"Let's do an interview," I said. "We'll
film it, and put it up on YouTube for
all of our readers to watch."

"That's a great idea!" said Bill.

So we did a two hour interview the
morning after the birthday party --
and filmed it -- and later, when I
got home, my tech guy edited the
interview and split it into five parts.

Then he set up a YouTube channel and
loaded the videos. All five of them.

Anyhow, the interview is up on YouTube
and ready to watch. You can find the first
part right here, and link to the other parts
from there:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIy3f80GIE

We've had a great response to the
interview, so I am going to do some
more videos and put them on YouTube
for you. In fact, we shot two more short
videos last night -- and my tech guy will
edit them and put them up later in the
week. I'll send an email when they're
ready to go.

The two new interviews are just me,
sitting at a table at Dino Headquarters,
sharing some fun stuff with you. One of
the videos features a very old book once
owned by a man who coached World and
Olympic weightlifting champion John Davis.
The book is filled with marginal comments,
notes and underlining -- and it gives us an
interesting insight into one of John Davis'
greatest lifts.

I have lots of fun old stuff to share with
you -- like those old IronMan barbell plates
I described in yesterday's email. So head
on over and watch my interview with Bill
Hinbern -- and while you're there, subscribe
to the Dinosaur Training YouTube channel --
and be watching for updates about what
we post for you.

And yes, we'll have more interviews with
Bill Hinbern and others. Some of you sent
in questions for Bill, and we didn't answer
all of them. We'll get to them next time!

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 for a complete list of my Dinosaur
Training e-books on Kindle:

http://dinosaurtraining.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-complete-list-as-of-july-13-2015.html

P.S. 2. My hardcopy books and courses are
right here at Dino Headquarters:

http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html

P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "Learn how to
train, and keep at it -- help others learn
how to train -- and help motivate them
to stay with it." -- Brooks Kubik

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The 100 Word Challenge!

Hail to the Dinosaurs!

Two quick notes, and then we'll get
to the 100 Word Challenge.

1. The Dinosaur Files Quarterly

Issue no. 3 of the Dinosaur Files
Quarterly is ready to go -- and it's
available in your choice of hard copy
or Kindle e-book:

Hard copy

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurfiles_quarterlyorder.html

Kindle e-book

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurquarterly_03_kindle.html

2. Questions for Bill Hinbern

Many of you sent in questions for my
interview with Bill Hinbern. Bill and I
reviewed the questions before the
interview, and we answered some
of them -- but there are more we
need to answer.

We'll try to get to them in follow-up
interviews and/or via our daily emails.
For example, I covered one of them in
yesterday's email about common
deadlift questions.

Also, I assume you have the link for the
interview on YouTube, but if not, here
is Part 1 -- and from there, you can link
to Parts 2 thru 5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIy3f80GIE

If you have follow-up questions for
either of us, send them in!

The 100 Word Challenge

Here's a challenge -- let's see if I can give
you 100 Biographical Summaries of Great
Iron Game figures in a total of 100 words
or less.

1. John Grimek

The best example of old-school strength and
muscle. Inspired thousands to start training.

2. Bob Hoffman

Tireless promoter of weightlifting.

[Note: that's 21 words -- I'm gonna
do it!]

3. John Davis

All-time great lifter -- almost forgotten today,
which is tragic.

4. Bernarr MacFadden

Mr. Physical Culture.

[Note: 37 words. I will make it!]

5. Steve Stanko

The Big Champ. The first 1000 lb. total. And
then, tragedy.

6. Reg Park

Mr. Massive (strong, too!). Inspired so
many of us.

[Note: That's 61. On track.]

7. Doug Hepburn

The most inspiring champion ever!

[Note: 68 -- Piece of cake!]

8. Peary Rader

Mr. Integrity. Tireless promoter of real
world training -- and the 20-rep squat!

[Note: 82 now. Still on track.]

9. Harry Paschall

Bosco. One of my favorite Iron Game
authors.

[Note: 92. It's getting close.]

10. Alan Calvert

Super-Strength and the Milo Barbell
Company.

[Note: 100! It's a darm good thing that the
book "Super-Strength" is hyphenated so it
counts as one word!]

That one eneded up being closer than I
thought it would be. We'll try another
challenge sometime and see how it goes.

In the meantime, thanks for reading --
and remember to grab your copy of the
Dinosaur Files Quarterly -- and to watch
my interview with Bill Hinbern -- and to
shoot in any follow-up questions for us!

Yours in strength,

Brooks Kubik

P.S. If you want a little more information
about John Grimek, grab a copy of my
John Grimek Training Course:

Kindle e-book:

http://www.brookskubik.com/grimektraining_kindle.html

Hard-copy:

http://www.brookskubik.com/johngrimek_course.html

P.S. 2. Black Iron: The John Davis Story
covers the life and lifting (and the training)
of World and Olympic champion John Davis:

http://www.brookskubik.com/blackiron_johndavis.html

P.S. 2. Thought for the Day: "Study the
champions of the past. Learn from their
victories. Build on their successes."
-- Brooks Kubik

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The Seven Most Common Deadlift Questions

Hail to the Dinosaurs!

Two quick notes, and then we'll talk training --
and answer the seven most common questions
about the deadlift.

1. My Interview with Bill Hinbern

Is in five parts, and is available at my new
YouTube channel. Here's Part 1 -- after you
go there, you can link to parts 2 thru 5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIy3f80GIE

I hope you enjoy the interview. If you
do, please leave a comment. And if you
can, share the interview on Facebook
and other social media. Bill and I are
trying very hard to get the word out
about this project.

And, of course -- please subscribe to
my YouTube channel. We're going to be
posting lots of fun stuff for you.

2. My E-Books

Here is the complete list of all 11 of my
Dinosaur Training e-books on Kindle:

http://dinosaurtraining.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-complete-list-as-of-july-13-2015.html

Please post a review on our Kindle
page whenever you read one of our
e-books. The reviews really help us!
Also, it helps us *enormously* if you
visit our Kindle pages once in awhile
and rank the reviews from other
readers.

And now, let's talk iron.

The Seven Most Common Questions About
the Deadlift

Q. 1. Which builds more strength and muscle
mass -- the sumo deadlift or the regular
deadlift?

A. The sumo deadlift is more of a leg and hip
exercise. The regular deadlift works the back
harder and over a greater range of motion.

Some trainees can lift more weight in powerlifting
comps by using the sumo deadlift, but for all-
around strength and muscle building, the regular
deadlift is a better exercise.

Q. 2. Should I use a reverse grip when I do
deadlifts?

A. I prefer using a reverse grip on the deadlift.
You can handle more weight with a reverse
grip.

Alternate your grip from set to set.

The obvious exception would be a weightlifter
who is doing deadlifts to improve his clean and
his snatch. A weightlifter should always use an
overhand grip for any pulling exercise.

If you are doing stiff-legged deadlifts, you won't
be using as much weight as if you do bent-legged
deadlifts, so the overhand grip might work fine
for you.

Q. 3. Is it okay to use straps when I do deadlifts?

A. If you are an Olympic weightlifter, using straps
for deadlifts (if you do them) is okay. Everyone
else should skip the straps.

Q. 4. Are Trap Bar deadlifts any good?

A. Trap Bar deadlifts are a great exercise. Many
Dinos use them as their primary lower body
exercise. They are especially good for older
Dinos.

I like the ORIGINAL Gerard Trap Bar:

http://www.trapbartraining.com/

Q. 5. If I do squats, is it still necessary to
do deadlifts?

A. Even if you do squats, it is always better
to include a pulling exercise of some sort in
your training program. If you don't like the
deadlift, then try power cleans, power
snatches, clean grip high pulls, or snatch
grip high pulls.

Q. 6. Are stiff legged deadlifts safe and
effective?

A. They work well for some people. They
don't work very well for other people. You
can try them and see how you like them,
but if you do, start light and easy. And if
your back says, "No!" then stop doing
them, or do them with a light weight as
a stretching exercise.

Q. 7. Are dumbbell deadlifts any good?

A. I prefer using a barbell or a Trap Bar,
but you can get a heck of a workout with
dumbbell deadlifts. Some Dinos like to do
sets of 10 to 30 reps with a pair of heavy
dumbbells (80 to 100 pounders are good,
and a pair of 120s is excellent).

You get more range of motion with a pair
of dumbbells, so it becomes a very tough
exercise.

I hope that helps, and if you have more
questions about the deadlift, send them
on in!

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. Strength, Muscle and Power has a great
chapter on deadlift variations for building
superhuman grip strength -- as well as
plenty of other old-school training advice:

http://www.brookskubik.com/strength_muscle_power.html

P.S. 2. My other books and courses -- and
links to my Kindle e-books -- are right
here at Dino Headquarters:

http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html

P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "There's strong, and
then there's deadlift strong." -- Brooks Kubik

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Seven Things I Have in Common With Bill Hinbern

Hail to the Dinosaurs!

Two quick notes and then we'll talk about
seven things I have in common with Bill
Hinbern.

1. The Dinosaur Files Quarterly

Issue no. 3 of the Dinosaur Files is ready
to go -- and it's a great issue, with tons of
terrific articles and photos. Go here to grab
the little monster:

Hardcopy

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurfiles_quarterlyorder.html

Kindle e-book

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurquarterly_03_kindle.html

2. The Complete List

Readers keep asking for a complete list of
all my e-books on Kindle, so here it is:

http://dinosaurtraining.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-complete-list-as-of-july-13-2015.html

And yes, we have more books on the way!

And now  . . . let's talk iron.

SEVEN THINGS I HAVE IN COMMON WITH
BILL HINBERN

I recently did a long interview with Bill
Hinbern, and learned that we have a
number of things in common. Here
are seven of them. There are more
than that, but these are some of the
most important ones.

1. Why we got started in the Iron Game.

We both got started in the Iron Game to
try to overcome severe childhood illnesses.

Bill had rheumatiuc fever. I had severe asthma.

We both were so weak and so ill that our doctors
wanted us to stay in bed and rest and not to play
sports. We didn't like that -- and we decided to
try to do something about it. So we began
exercising.

2. We both began with Charles Atlas.

We both read the Charles Atlas ads in the
comic books and magazines. Bill actually
bought the Charles Atlas course. I opted
for barbell and dumbbell training. But both
of us started training because we wanted
to be big and strong -- just like Charles
Atlas.

3. We both read the muscle comics.

And we even believed them. I even
followed Sergio Oliva's (supposed)
Mr. Olympia workout -- when I was
an 83 pound beginner!

4. We both discovered Peary Rader's
IronMan magazine.

We both discovered peary Rader's old
IronMan magazine -- and it taught us
how to train the right way.

And for both of us, that made all the
difference in the world . . .

5. We both used Hoffman's Hi-Proteen
powder.

I forgot to ask Bill if it worked for him.

It didn't work for me -- other than as
an industrial strength laxative.

6. We both use the term "physical culture."

We both talk about the Iron Game in terms
of "physical culture" -- which encompasses
all that is good about it in one very useful
term.

7. We don't like roidskies.

And we even tell you why -- it's in Part 5 of
the interview. Hint: it's probably not what
you think it is. And our reasons are slightly
different.

Of course, we have many more things in
common. You can learn what they are by
listening to the five part interview on my
new YouTube channel. Part 1 is right here --
and from there, you will have the links to the
rest of the 5-part interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIy3f80GIE

Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy
the interview!

Yours in  strength,

Brooks Kubik

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Brooks Kubik Interviews Bill Hinbern!

Hail to the Dinosaurs!

Several weeks ago I did a long in-person
interview with my good friend, Bill Hinbern.

Bill is one of the top collectors in the Iron
Game, and has been running the no. 1
physical culture bookstore in the entire
world for close to 50 years.

He's met, talked with or corresponded
with virtually EVERYONE in the Iron Game,
and he has a wealth of information to share
with us.

We talked for almost two hours -- and covered
a wide variety of topics. It was great -- and you
would have loved to have been there.

So let me give Bill Hinbern a great big, T-Rex
sized THANK YOU for doing the interview!

But it gets better.

When I got home, I sat down with my tech guy,
and we reviewed and edited the interview. We
broke it into five chunks of about 20 - 25 mins
each.

We created a Dinosaur Training Youtube channel
and loaded the five parts of the interview. So
they're up there and ready to watch.

Here's the link to Part 1. Once you are there,
you can find links to parts 2 - 5, and you can
go aheead and subscribe to my YouTube channel.

I plan on doing more YouTube videos this year --
including more interviews with Bill Hinbern --
so be sure to subscribe to the channel.

The Bill Hinbern Interview, Part 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFIy3f80GIE

I hope you enjoy the interview. If you do,
please leave a comment, or share the link on
Facebook or other social media. We're trying
to get the word out about this project, so we'd
both appreciate anything you can do to help.

I'd also appreciate it -- and I know that Bill
would appreciate it as well -- if you would
go over to his website and sign up for his
daily email tips:

http://superstrengthtraining.com/

And while you're there, be sure to look
around. He's got over 70 great books and
courses, so I know you'll see something
you'd like.

Enjoy the interview, and have a great day!

Yours in strength,

Brooks Kubik

P.S. Issue no. 3 of the Dinosaur Files Quarterly
is available in your choice of hardcopy or Kindle
e-book:

Hardcopy

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurfiles_quarterlyorder.html

Kindle e-book

http://www.brookskubik.com/dinosaurquarterly_03_kindle.html

P.S. 2. My other books and courses are right
here at Dinosaur Headquarters:

http://www.brookskubik.com/products.html

P.S. 3. Thought for the Day: "When Bill Hinbern
speaks, Dinosaurs listen." -- Brooks Kubik

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