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Killer Conditioning – Sled Dragging – Prowler Pushing

Jedd Johnson — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:27:27 +0000

I trained with the rest of the Diesel guys, the dudes from Krank Systems, Mark from Elmira Fitness Club and Taylor Sexton a few months back.

As a finisher to the already 3-hour workout, we finished with the Diesel Man Maker.

I admittedly do not do enough conditioning in my normal routine, so this killed me.

I don’t have all of the weights that were used, but it was ENOUGH – I can tell you that much. Check out the video…

Sled Dragging and Prowler work is a fantastic way to improve your fitness, conditioning, and strength levels and I’d like to help more people get started with this type of training.

In fact, tonight at 9PM EST, I am holding a Twitterchat with my longtime friend from “Down Under” Scott Bird.

Never done a Twitterchat? No problem, it’s easy.

First off, add me as a friend on Twitter => Jedd Johnson on Twitter.

Next, check out the background info on this week’s Twitterchat.

Third, write down any questions you might have about Sled Dragging, Prowler Work, the video above, ANYTHING you’d like to ask me and Scott.

Lastly, log onto Twitter or your favorite Twitter platform (I prefer TweetDeck) at 9PM tonight and ask away!

It should be a cool time, tonight for the Twitterchat. I have done a few of these with Scott and we always get the chance to interact with a lot of good people and help them get started in new directions in their strength and fitness journeys.

I look forward to chatting with you!

All the best in your training.

Jedd

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20% Sale on AMD 2.0 is Almost Over

Jedd Johnson — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:44:07 +0000

20% Sale on AMD 2.0 is Almost Over

Right now I am offering my AMD 2.0 system for 20% off and the sale ends Friday at midnight.

Is AMD right for you? Check out these FAQ’s.

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AMD FAQ’s

1. What is the AMD 2.0 and how is it different to other program out there?

AMD 2.0 is not just a program, it is a system. It shows you the perfect template that you should utilize for every workout. It has every essential component that you need to prepare for the workout and to eliminate all of the negative effects from the 23 hours of the day you are not in the gym. Even though there are 24 weeks of workouts and 2 separate workout paths, the goal of the AMD 2.0 system is to teach you how to create your own programs so you never have to rely on clueless trainers again. I still get emails everyday from people who tell me they feel better, move better and have been getting stronger every workout as a result of applying the AMD method consistently in their training.

2. How do you KNOW these workouts actually burn fat and build muscle?

Because I’ve used these workouts with my clients and athletes and gotten amazing results. Over the years this has allowed me to tweak and perfect the AMD 2.0 template to what it is today. Fast and highly effective workouts that can be done in under an hour and leave you feeling better than you have in years. The AMD 2.0 system has 2 – 12 week workouts, one for building muscle and losing fat and the other for building muscle and getting strong. In fact, I just used the fat loss component to lose over 35 lbs myself and I feel great. I’ve actually started jumping again after struggling with a bad knee for the last 20 years.

3. What if I’m a relative beginner? Can I still use this program?

Definitely! In fact, that is exactly who the BM/LF program is for. The person who is new to the gym and wants to get started the RIGHT way. And if you are a beginner, you can learn how to do the right exercises, the right way. The key mobility, activation and warm-up movements that most lifters never learn about, will already be in your program. So you don’t have to make the same mistakes I made when I started lifting.

4. I’m not a young guy, will this program still work for someone who is older?

If you are older, you have to use this program. Trust me, I know. As we get older we lose mobility, we lose muscle mass and we become more susceptible to injuries. The structure in the AMD program will bring back balance into your program and help reduce those every day aches and pains. You’ll feel better, move better and that makes all the difference.

5. Does this program work for women as it does for men?

I’ve used this same template and these same workouts for my female clients as well. Issues like knee stability, upper back strength, posture and fat loss can all be overcome with a comprehensive program done consistently. In my experience women are very tenacious and love when they start seeing results. That is why I’ve received so much positive feedback from women who have applied AMD to their workouts.

6. What if it doesn’t work for me?

I have included an 8 week money back guarantee that after you try the program, you’ll love it. Give AMD an honest effect and be consistent on the program as it is layed out and you will get results and feel better. If you don’t, you can email me directly and I will refund your purchase price.

7. When can I get my hands on AMD 2.0?
The system will be available on tonight (Monday, December 6th) at midnight. I am offering AMD 2.0 at a 20% discount (and with some awesome bonuses) and will return the package back to the normal pricing soon. I truly believe in the program and it has changed countless lives. I hope you’re ready to change yours. If you are all you have to do is click the link below:

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What Do You Get With AMD 2.0?

AMD Quick Start Guide
AMD Essential Exercise Video Index
AMD Primary Exercise List
AMD AER (Recovery) Exercise List
AMD Power CORE Exercise List
AMD 2.0 Main Manual
AMD Essential Recovery (AER) Manual
AMD Power Core (CORE) Manual
AMD Explosive Fat Loss Manual
AMD Deadlift Manual 101 (Bonus)
AMD Upper Body Fat Loss Workout Video
AMD Lower Body Fat Loss Workout Video
Deadlift 101 Instructional Video

As you can see, I try to over deliver with all of my products. In fact, it took a solid 3 years of writing, testing and tweaking the AMD system to come out with the new 2.0 version. Each manual and each exercise list has its purpose and fits perfectly into the AMD template. This template is the model for all good workouts and it must be followed. I also show you how to fit any program you are currently on, into the template.

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MMA Strength and Conditioning – High Intensity Resistance Training Circuits

Jedd Johnson — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:41:45 +0000

MMA Strength & Conditioning

High Intensity Resistance Training Circuits

In the following video you’ll get to see some pretty cool resistance training circuits.

Why Are Resistance Training Circuits So Effective?

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they push the lactic acid threshold (LAT), all rounds were done with the fighter’s mouth piece in (hypoxic training)
jack the metabolism
fat loss
increase mental toughness
increase power endurance
build muscle, strength and power

NOTE: Pick any of these combinations of exercises and perform them for 3×5 minutes rounds at the end of your workout for a great finisher. You could also choose exercises from other parts of the video and make your own combinations. If you don’t have all the fancy equipment, dumbbells, barbells, bodyweight training can be substituted.

NOTE 2: Print out this article and take it with you to the gym!

ROUNDS 1 & 5:

Switch exercise every 30 seconds, perform for a duration of 5min-30sec

Exercise 1: Airdyne Bike

Exercise 2: Slider Mountain Climbers

Exercise 3: Kettlebell Clean => Squat => Press

ROUND 2:

Switch exercise every 30 seconds, perform for a duration of 5min-30sec

Exercise 1: Band Sprints

Exercise 2: Rotational Medicine Ball Throws and Slams

Exercise 3: Kettlebell Goblet Squat and Lunge

ROUND 3:

Switch exercise every 30 seconds, perform for a duration of 5min-30sec

Exercise 1: Tire Fights (5 seconds) => Tire Flip for the first 2 minutes then alternate exercises 2 & 3.

Exercise 2: Prowler Runs (2 runs)

Exercise 3: Tire Flip

ROUND 4:

Switch exercise every 30 seconds, perform for a duration of 5min-30sec

Exercise 1: Battle Ropes (goal knock the rope out of your opponents hands)

Exercise 2: Explosive Medicine Ball Throws

Exercise 3: Plyo Push-ups OR EQI Push-ups

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High Intensity Metabolic Training – Powerful Prowler Combination

Jedd Johnson — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:46:23 +0000

High Intensity Metabolic Training

Powerful Prowler Combination

I am training two MMA fighters for their upcoming fights on August 6th. We recently did a killer prowler finisher after their lower body workout.
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The finisher consisted of a prowler push followed immediately by a hand-over-hand thick rope pull. It was brutal.

Of course I did the same finisher because I would never ask my athletes to do any training if I haven’t done it myself.

Remember that. Anyone can “write” a program. But you have to do the workout / program to understand how it feels and understand what it accomplishes. What type of adaptations will occur. Your athletes will never respect you if you are not willing to show them the exercises.

How many strength coaches do you know that never train with their athletes? How many look like they have never trained?

With this post, I want your input. Tell me some of the unique combinations you have done with the prowler! Leave a comment below.

Here are some other really good prowler combinations:

Prowler pushes into bodyweight exercises; push-ups, jumping squats, lunges, burpees
Prowler pushes into sprints
Prowler pushes into kettlebell swings
Prowler pushes into medicine ball throws
Prowler pushes into tire flips

Prowler Push

Hand-Over-Hand Rope Pull

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Hindu Push-ups, Mace Swings and Sandbag Get-ups OH MY!

Jedd Johnson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:30:39 +0000

Non-Conventional Strength Training for Real Results

When you look around during your typical day what do you see? You probably see a lot of people who look like they’ve never worked out a day in their life. Let’s take it one step further. When you go to the gym, what do you see? I would bet you even see people in the gym who look like they never worked out, OR you see the same people you’ve seen for the last several years, doing the same exercises they always do.

And you know what? They still look the same as they always do. How can this be? They are always in the gym, yet they never change?

Well, they’re not doing something right.

Bad Nutrition? Definitely

Wrong Exercises? Probably

Wrong Intensity? Probably

Too Much Volume? Maybe

Something is not right. Maybe they’re allergic to exercise? That must be it.

Something has to change.

If you are stuck in a rut with your workout and you’re looking for some new exercises and some new challenges, try out some of the following movements.

Hindu Push-ups

Incredible movement for the shoulders and hips and is great to hit for high volumes for conditioning. It can be done on an elevated surface to help perform the movement through a full range of motion (ROM). The movement can also be overloaded with chains, a weight vest or elastic bands. It is a very popular movement with old school grapplers and fighters. I actually use it a lot in warm-up because of the benefits of the shoulders and hips.

Mace Swings

This movement can be performed using a mace or a clubbell. I love the movement because it fries the grip and opens up the upper back and shoulders. If you don’t have any of these special implements, we’ve actually used and ez-curl bar as a substitute. Mace swings should be done for high repetitions or for a specific length of time.

Sandbag Get-ups

This movement is brutal. It taxes the entire body and forces it to act as a single unit. Because the entire body is working, it becomes very metabolic, very quick. If you don’t have a sandbag, a dumbbell or kettlebell, held at arms length, can be substituted. As you drive upward on the outstretched arm, tension on the bent leg allows the straight leg to swing through into a lunge position. From there, the lifter braces hard and drives to a standing position. This movement is amazing for conditioning and great for fighters for bracing while fatigued.

Try any or all of these movements during your next training session. They can work as the supplemental exercises or you can throw them in at the end for conditioning.

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