I recently read “Jailhouse Strong” by Josh Bryant and Adam Benshea and if you enjoy reading books on training, this one will not disappoint. The idea behind the book is to discuss the strength training methods incorporated by jail-house inmates including free-weight and body-weight methods. So, if you are unsure on how to start, here are 3 fun ways to incorporate body weight training into your workouts. The below methods can be used on just about any body weight movement you choose including burpees, pushups, squats, lunges, chinups, pullups, dips, tricep extensions, leg raises, situps, etc.

I came across an article on T-Nation that’s inspired me and is now something I am taking action on. It’s called the chinup project and by following the program it is said you will add an inch to your arms over the course of 8 weeks. Well, that’s a big statement so I’ve gotta know. Is the Chinup Project going to work for me?

If you’re looking to build muscle quickly and are short on time, you must include squats in your lifting program.  This movement is a staple in programming whether it’s Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Strongman or CrossFit.  It truly is the backbone of every good strength program.

If you haven’t yet read my first post on Jim Wendler’s original 5/3/1 program, you can do so here. And though I definitely recommend his first book if you haven’t already read it, I truly believe the magic lies in his follow up to 5/3/1, “Beyond 5/3/1.”

It seems no matter what program I undertake, I always find myself going back to Wendler’s 5/3/1 program directly afterwards. Why do it? For me, it brings the fun out in lifting. There are various methods you can take from his books and apply to your own programming to help you achieve your next PR. Using his methodologies below, you’ll be lifting heavy every day and know you’re getting stronger as the weights pile on.