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Josh Bryant, MS, CSCS, trains some of the strongest and most muscular athletes in the world at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas. Josh has won many national and world titles in powerlifting and strongman, and is the former record holder for the youngest person to bench press 600 pounds raw. He has a Master's degree in Exercise Science, and is the co-author of the book, "Jailhouse Strong."

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Ask The Super Strong Guy: Is Leg Drive Important For A Good Bench Press?

The hardest part of a bench press is raising the bar off your chest. Good leg drive helps you move the bar until your strong pressing muscles can take over. Put together a leg drive bench press and prepare to break some old PRs.

Published on: Oct 12, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: How Do You Know If A Program Will Be Effective?

So many new training programs pop up on social and elsewhere, it's hard to know which ones are valid, and which have just been cobbled together by some bozo. Here's how to tell which ones might work for you.

Published on: Sep 10, 2018
Power Up Your Mind-Muscle Connection For Greater Gains

To build maximum muscle, you must know how to establish a connection between your mind and your muscles. These tricks and tips will up your mental game and help you get the most from every lift.

Published on: Jul 27, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: Is "Reloading" Right For Powerlifters?

Otherwise known as "deloading," reloading is all about giving your body (and your mind) a chance to take a step back from heavy lifting and get recharged. If you lift big, you'd better reload.

Published on: Jul 11, 2018
Ask the Super Strong Guy: Can I Build Strength With Singles?

You don't train for baseball by hitting the tackling dummies or prepare for court action by catching fly balls. Your training should be dictated by your sport. For powerlifters, it's all about mastering one single rep.

Published on: Jun 18, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: Are Touch-And-Go Deadlifts Right For Me?

There are a million ways to skin a cat, and at least three ways to perform a deadlift. The technique you use depends on your goals, but here are four ways the touch-and-go method can help your lift.

Published on: May 14, 2018
Ask the Super Strong Guy: How Can I Train Triceps Without Hurting My Elbows?

If you're after a massive bench press, the road goes directly through your triceps. Here are four pain-free ways to add strength to your upper arms.

Published on: May 9, 2018
Get Bear-Wrasslin' Strong With This Upper-Body Bodyweight Workout

Jailhouse Strong brings you this bodyweight-only workout for upper-body strength and explosive power. With a few small changes to some common bodyweight moves, this workout will burn you down as it builds you up.

Published on: Apr 30, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: How Do I Find My Best Deadlift Stance?

There's a lot to be learned by studying the deadlift stances of the greats, but ultimately, each body has different strengths. Here's how to find your own best position.

Published on: Apr 13, 2018
No Equipment? No Problem! Get Jailhouse Jacked With Bodyweight Training

U.S. prisons could outlaw weight rooms, but they couldn't stop prisoners from finding ways to bulk up. These five exercises form a never-before-published, highly-effective bodyweight training routine that'll show you how to get swole in a "weight-less" environment.

Published on: Apr 11, 2018
8x8: An Honest Workout By The Late, Great Vince Gironda

An accomplished bodybuilder and trainer to the stars of yesteryear, Vince Gironda built this workout with one purpose in mind: to shock your muscles into growth.

Published on: Apr 3, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: Should I Bounce My Deadlifts?

A new powerlifter got lots of reps when he bounced the bar between reps. When he paused between reps, his rep number went way down. Which way is better to train deadlifts for powerlifting?

Published on: Apr 2, 2018
Off-Season Powerlifting Training 101

When the season hits, you're going to be lifting hot and heavy. Use those off months to take a neuromuscular holiday while still building a massive foundation for the contests to come.

Published on: Mar 15, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: How Do I Find My Best Bench-Press Grip?

When it comes to bench pressing, powerlifting is a game of inches. Where you space your hands could make the difference between gains and stagnation.

Published on: Mar 12, 2018
What Makes Dropsets So Good, But So Nasty?

People keep using this technique because it turns a simple set of 10 reps into a battle to the death with the gods of your muscle groups. Learn why you should be using it.

Published on: Mar 9, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: What's The Right Way To Squat?

Are you squatting correctly? Does your walkout have too many steps? Are you squatting to the right depth and holding the bar correctly? Find the answers to these and other squat technique questions from someone who's done a million of them.

Published on: Feb 12, 2018
7 Keys To Competitive Powerlifting Success

How deep do you need to squat? Can you use a monolift? When is it okay to jump commands? And should you pack your straps? There's a lot more to powerlifting than just pulling the weight off the floor.

Published on: Feb 2, 2018
Prepping For Your First Powerlifting Meet

Looking for a strategy you can use for the days leading up to your first meet? Or maybe you've been following a plan and want to try something new. Josh Bryant's been there many times and can show you the ropes.

Published on: Jan 23, 2018
Ask The Super Strong Guy: Should I Add Jumping to My Powerlift Training?

If you're old school, this question makes no sense at all. But if your goal is to add explosive power to your big lift, the answer might surprise you.

Published on: Jan 12, 2018
3 Ways To Rule A Crowded Gym

Gyms can be elbow to elbow with people in early January, making it tough to even complete a workout. The Rx for a jammed gym? Use these training techniques to get more out of each piece of equipment you use.

Published on: Jan 4, 2018

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