Convict conditioning the bridge bulletproof your spine october 1, 2014. Get the book, convict conditioning paperback by paul wade, which lays out the 6set system of 10 progressions. Ive been doing convict conditioning for 2 12 years now and ive had gains and progress but it is mediocre for someone lifting for that long. Also, be sure to heed coach wades advice about programming. So witty i just asked my daughter to do a one hand handstand and hold it and she did. Click here for more information about the convict conditioning dvds and books available for purchase from dragon door publications. Convict conditioning recommends six calisthenics exercises for each major muscle group. Convict conditioning 2 by paul wade linkedin slideshare. One sessions of three work sets a week, even of exercises as challenging as hspu or higher step pullups, is just not very much at all, in almost any context.
Convict conditioning volume and frequency of sessions. Red delta product recomendations the red delta project. How to bust free of all weaknessusing the lost secrets of. Full text of convict conditioning internet archive. I was looking through convict conditioning 2 the other day and saw a chart early in the book, with the big six in the middle, and three other book ideas around it. Convict conditioning, leg raises and how to get a six pack from hell. It is a book based on the value of calisthenics, a word overlooked by many in a quest to superhuman, but not by paul the coach wade, the author and former convict. Paul wade is the bestselling author of convict conditioning which has sold over 750,000 copies wordwide and is regarded as one of the premier experts in bodyweight exercise and calisthenics. Convict conditioning is a program designed around six bodyweight. I like to think it would be the big six movements from the wonderful book convict conditioning. Convict conditioning 2 xi getting bigger and stronger the advanced info the first volume of convict conditioning was completely dedicated to the fundamental strength system. I really enjoyed how your whole body can basically be trained to any level you aspire to with 6 basic bodyweight movements.
Convict conditioning 1, paul wade convict conditioning is a book on how to get stronger and bigger using calisthenics, i. Pushups, pull ups, squats, leg raises, bridges, squats and handstand pushups. Each of the big six has many mini steps and half steps you can use to gradually. Convict conditioning is unquestionably one of the best selling books out. For fans of convict conditioning, its no surprise that paul preaches the big six exercises pushups, pullups, squats, handstands, a forward abdominal bend, and a backward spinal bridge and he believes in working hard with those movements. Thoughts on convict conditioning strongfirst forum. Ive been doing convict conditioning for 2 12 years now. It doesnt prescribe a onesizefitsall preset number of reps. As any competent weighttraining coach will tell you, there are thousands of exercises you can do to train your muscles. This book is a self contained encyclopedia, i swear. It covers the muscles of the neck, calves, forearms, this is a great supplement to the superb advanced calisthenics course outlined in the first convict conditioning book. Convict conditioning bodyweight workout guide for home. Convict conditioning is a workout program based around six very difficult body weight exercises. I read the book recently and whilst the way it was presented was a bit outlandish i thought there was some sensible advice and arguments presented on bodyweight training and the programme set out at the end of the book seems well though through.
Paul wade is the bestselling author of convict conditioning which has sold over 750,000 copies worldwide and is regarded as one of the premier experts in bodyweight exercise and calisthenics. Convict conditioning gives honor and respect to bodyweight training. There is also an explosive six which will turn that strength into incredible power. Of all the potentially extravagant claims of convict conditioning, the only principle i really doubt is the volume and frequency of training, for the purposes of building strength and mass. Hell of a lot it turns out, id picked a plan of attack, started from scratch, twice, and discovered those six simple looking disciplines were deceptively complicated and. Wade has authored four major titles on calistehnics and five videos shot originally on alcatraz. In the end he is even kind enough to through in some potential routines and info about how to implement the big six in a routine. I just ordered their pushing the limits book for more insight on the naked warrior moves im fascinated with these days.
In convict conditionings big six i shared with you my philosophy on the worlds greatest bodyweight strength exercises. That is also why i always find myself referring back to the book if the training is something even a convict can do, that means you can do it too anywhere. After leaving prison, years later, did the author finally put together a specific training method in book form called convict conditioning using the basic principles he had observed and practiced, as well as uptodate graphics and illustrations in order to teach exercise performance for the general public non prisoners to follow. The exercises in convict conditioning 2 are compliments, not substitutes for those big six. You obviously have far more experience than me and i dont even compare to you in terms of strengthconditioning. Convict conditionings progressions, or rather the sometimes strange way in which the big six are segmented into said progressions, are likely to make you grumble at some point. It focuses on mastering the big six of bodyweight movements, pushups, pullups, squat, hanging leg raises, back bridge and handstand pushup. Convict conditioning is a fantastic training book and also has an awesome story of how the book came about brief run down on the backstory. How to train with convict conditioning and big six.
As you read in last weeks book excerpt, paul wade learned his trade over the course of twentythree years in the penal system hence the name of his series, convict conditioning. How to train as if your very life depended on your degree of real strength, power and toughnessmost physical training systems are designed for the domesticated human animal. The squat targeting your quads, glutes, calves and hamstrings. The big 6 progressions build strength and improve mobility simultaneously. Convict conditioning is unquestionably one of the best selling books out there about calisthenics. Wade spent over twenty years in maximum security prisons, where he originally developed his acclaimed. Thats it, six techniques and you gain massive natural strength and mobility. Imagine going to the gym and being able to crank 10 one armed pullups or to be able to do 50 one armed pushups. There are more than just 10 steps in convict conditioning. I purchased the book about two weeks ago and read it in five days. Namely, the system is meant to be applied as is, with complete or as close to. Coach wades convict conditioning workout regimes are all based around the big 6 fundamental exercises including. In this weeks book excerpt paul talks about the merits of bodyweight training and how it.
As much as i love convict conditioning, it has some major flaws. Here are the big 6 moves that are the basis of the convict conditioning workout. It is a book based on the value of calisthenics, a word overlooked by many in a. Attention to detail makes the program very safe even for beginners seeking a basic level of fitness, but there is no lack of challenge for accomplished athletes. I still think those books listed have positive elements to them, however i think the book i will mention below woul. Based on the big six, i want to give you a different perspective and. Newcomers into bodyweight fitness start utilizing it and its big 6 system with the promise of real growth. I highly recommend becoming comfortable with the big six from convict conditioning before diving into cc3. What is your opinion of the book convict conditioning by. In other words, instead of doing these basic exercises every week and consistently increasing the number of reps, wade makes each move progressively more difficult to help you increase your size and strength. He emerged more than two decades later with a sentence for the rest of us, in the form of his acclaimed 2009 book convict conditioning. Honestly, you dont really have to buy the book because theres a free. The brutal simplicity of the book and the insights into old time training philosphy make it enjoyable to read.
Convict conditioning is the brainchild of respected calisthenics coach paul wade. Convict conditioning interview with coach paul wade zach. Overall, i have to give a big thumbsup to dragon door, paul wade, and convict conditioning. He learnt very quickly, if he was to survive in prison he needed to be big and he needed to be strong. One of them was consistent with cc2, one consistent with explosive calisthenics, and one titled survival athletics. What is your opinion of the book convict conditioning by paul. These days, the common way to practice power moves is with a lot of volume in an effort to fatigue the muscles. Paul wade spent 20 years of his life in some of the hardest prisons in america. Get the book, convict conditioning paperback by paul wade, which lays out the 6 set system of 10 progressions. Paul coach wade is the author of convict conditioning, convict conditioning volume 2, the convict conditioning ultimate bodyweight training log, and five convict conditioning dvd and manual programs. Convict conditioning was the book i chose based on all the feedback i collected. The movements are taught in a ten step progression. How to bust free of all weakness using the lost secrets of supreme survival. Handstand pushups healthy and powerful shoulders october 20, 2014.
Hi everyone i was wondering if anyone has read paul wades convict conditioning and followed the programme outlined in the book. When researching convict conditioning the main negative i found was folks complaining about the prison aspect of the book. The beauty of this style of training, and the convict conditioning regime as taken straight from the book is all you need is your body, the right. The survival athletics looked to be a little more cardio oriented. Im by no means adept at calisthenics and as im still at the early stage of my progressions i wasnt sure that convict conditioning 2 would have anything to offer me.
I feel convict conditioning provides the progression, precision and clarity that is necessary to combat our cultural decline in simple body knowledge. I admit that the book is well written, organized, and polished, so many get inspired by the convict paul wade and his tale. Id like your opinion, please i read coach wades convict conditioning and i want to do the big six moves. As long as you stick to the basics and work progressively, this is a good way to work. Convict conditioning is a program designed around six bodyweight exercises, and in his program wade gives ten progressions. The beginning of the book explains about why this kind of training is popular in. In my training and research, ive come across a book which i feel is far superior to the books listed in my initial answer. People who use this program arent looking to create their own workout. Convict conditioning exercises get strong n functional.
The good news is thatin convict conditioningpaul wade has laid out a brilliant 6set. Some very useful photos of the various stages of the big six. The convict part is no joke, paul entered prison in 1979 and spent 23 years behind bars, during which time he dedicated himself to learning the art of building strength and size through bodyweight training. Convict conditioning squats cheat sheet method and. In convict conditioning 2 the next book in the convict conditioning series wade mentions jp muller and my system as an innovative workout routine. The push up targeting your pecs, deltoids and triceps. As the title of part two implies, convict conditioning is based around six types of movementsthe big six. I still love the convict conditioning book a great book and the bs just makes it better.
Paul wade went into the california prison system in 1979 to serve a long sentence among the nations most hardened criminals. It is a book based on the value of calisthenics, a word overlooked by many in a quest to superhuman, but not by paul the coach wade, the author and former. How to bust free of all weakness using the lost secrets of supreme survival strength paul wade. Furey basically just sticks to three exercises and ups his reps into the thousandshis training is not about strength progression, like wades. Ships from and sold by dragon door publications, inc.