PT - Bodyweight Only Training - Page 4

sandytroop · 11-30-2004, 08:45

I got a set of Power Blocks and they are great tools. very compact, lots of weight, and not that much more than k-bells. I also just started doing the work outs on www.crossfit.com and what a band of mutants those people are. It amazes me how smoked out you can get just pushing your body weight around!

jatx · 11-30-2004, 14:28

Kettlestacks are adjustable Kettlebells that use normal 5-10 lbs. plates. I've been using these for about a month, and some of you might like them. Especially if you are space constrained, don't have the ability to transport multiple sets with you, or if you're training with buddies that prefer different weights. I purchased them so that I wouldn't need to buy new sets as I get stronger.

Here's the link: http://www.kettlestack.com/level.itml/icOid/4

**The Reaper** · 11-30-2004, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatx

Kettlestacks are adjustable Kettlebells that use normal 5-10 lbs. plates. I've been using these for about a month, and some of you might like them. Especially if you are space constrained, don't have the ability to transport multiple sets with you, or if you're training with buddies that prefer different weights. I purchased them so that I wouldn't need to buy new sets as I get stronger.

Here's the link: http://www.kettlestack.com/level.itml/icOid/4

Looks like da bomb!

See NDD, I told you some of these guys had potential.

TR

cmedwin · 12-12-2004, 21:19

fyi,
$65 & up (depending on the options).
Thanks,
Clay

ghostinashell · 04-18-2005, 16:04

I've been using combat conditioning for a couple of months and I feel much stronger then I was with weight training. It is a pretty incredible program of body weight cals. I recently started using a couple of products from a company called lifeline, one is called power pushup 2 and the other is called the chest expander. Basically they are rubber tubing with handles but they offer a good deal of resistance and I can feel my stabilizer muscles, especially my shoulders, becoming stronger after only using them for a couple of weeks. they have been a good addition to the body weight exercises.

REMFlt · 04-19-2005, 07:52

here's a review of the kettlestacks from some knowledgeable people http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...itan?id=472066 (I apologize for the long html)
another viable option that is cheaper than kettlebells are the loadable ones made by detroit barbell. I can't vouch for these because I haven't used them. Also an interesting site for fitness is www.milfitmag.com, its run by nathanael morrison, and a few other people involved in military and LE training.

booker · 04-19-2005, 07:55

If you don't want to dish out the cash for a kettlebell, maybe take a look at this, it is a homemade version http://milfit.com/homemadekb.htm

You can get most of the materials at the local hardware shop.

jatx · 04-19-2005, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by booker

If you don't want to dish out the cash for a kettlebell, maybe take a look at this, it is a homemade version http://milfit.com/homemadekb.htm

You can get most of the materials at the local hardware shop.

The correct link is:

http://milfit.com/homemadekb.html

Wannakuba · 05-09-2005, 10:27

I've been using this for many months now. I use the "Royal Court" as a great warm-up with some side-straddle-hops before doing push-ups, sit-ups, etc., etc. I've especially noticed the increased strength in carrying my ruck from doing the back-bridges.

Charlie765 · 05-24-2005, 10:47

I have Furey's book and most of Pavel's, and have learned a lot from all.

"Combat Conditioning" is a lot like SCUBA Team PT was when I was on a team, with some wrestling conditioning drills thrown in. It's basically high-rep calisthenics designed for endurance. The bridging exercises have been especially helpful for my back and neck pain. Just be careful when you first start doing them. Some believe them to be potentially harmful, but I haven't had any problems.

Pavel's "Naked Warrior" has an entirely different focus. It's primarily about building strength with bodyweight exercises and focuses exclusively on two; one arm pushups and one leg squats. Most of us have done one arm pushups at some point but have you ever tried it with one arm and one leg? It's interesting, so say the least. There's a strong balance component involved. I haven't managed one yet, but I'm working on it.

I have Pavel's "Power to the People" which is about pure strength building using two exercises; the deadlift and the side press. The principles and techniques taught can be used for any lifts but these are the one's the author likes for this routine.

I also have his "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" which is about strength and endurance using kettlebells. Can't speak to the effectiveness of K-bells since I've never even touched one, but the exercises work just as good with dumbbells. I've made a lot of progress with some of the exercises in this book.

I haven't seen it but I've heard very good reviews on a book put out by Ross Enaimit. He's a boxing coach. You can get more info from www.rossboxing.com.

krader · 05-24-2005, 21:43

For what little my opinion is worth, I bought Ross's Ultimate Training for the Ultimate Warrior book a few months back and have loved it. It contains a ton of different workout ideas with a bunch of very intense sample workouts. This guy knows how to bring suffering to those who take it on. This book is his sandbag lifting book, but also has alot of bodyweight PT, sledgehammer swinging and sled dragging work just to make life interesting. He is a boxing coach so there are some workouts that have that flavor, but I think his workouts would be good no matter what your goal. He also has running advice and running workouts in his book. Overall after having Pavel's PTP and Kettlebell book, having read the naked warrior, and owning Furey's book, I would say this book makes all the others obsolete. Lifting a sandbag is tough work, and they are cheap to make which is nice. The other book I hear great things about is Underground Guide to Warrior Fitness, all bodyweight PT in this one from what I hear, but I have never heard a negative word spoken about it. Here are some links for you all.

Sandbag Construction
http://www.warriorforce.com/sandbagconstructionkit.pdf

workout footage
http://www.warriorforce.com/rossboxingvideoclip.wmv
http://www.warriorforce.com/workcapacity101.wmv

krader

NousDefionsDoc · 05-24-2005, 21:54

I made a sandbag out of an old duffle bag and some smaller bags inside. I've started using it a little. and I like it. That Ross guy has some good workouts on his site and it's mostly free.

BTW, your opinion is worth as much as anybody elses on here as long as you aren't talking out your ass.

Thanks for the links.

skipjack · 05-24-2005, 22:37

This is a great thread! I'm going to have to check out some of these books and websites over the next couple of days. But, I have to agree with sandytroop, Crossfit is awesome. I started doing it last week at Rainier CrossFit, up here outside Ft. Lewis, and I already feel like I'm making improvements. It's great!

-skipjack

NousDefionsDoc · 06-03-2005, 21:14

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-video/onearmpull.mpg

Tubbs · 06-20-2005, 21:40

I have been doing Furey's Combat conditioning for about four months now. When I read this post about a month ago I went out and bought Peterson's book "Pushing yourself to power". I feel that it is better than Furey's book, but if you use Petersons book, along with Furey's Royal Court and his Combat Abs book you will get an incredible workout. I have managed to recover from a serious back injury by doing these exercises.