Dopa Deck Of Cards Training 2026

 Man, can't get enough of these workouts with the Dopa Bands. The last couple days, I switched from circuits that I've been doing to doing it with the Deck Of Cards. Saturday, I just did one deck that was 500 total reps, yesterday was doing the deck twice in a row totaling 1000. 

The energy, the sweat and the only rest is flipping a card and getting back into position. These workouts are great cause it's never the same one twice and you can change up the exercises however you like. I usually keep it to Pushing, Pulling, Squatting, Jumping & Core Work. You never know what you'll come up with. Since I'm a collector of decks of cards, I don't always need to use the same deck. One day, I can do a deck with Pirates on it, Back To The Future, Marvel, DC or Animals. Endless combinations 

A key point in doing the Deck twice in a row for me is to instead of doubling the number for each card and doing a deck once, do a complete deck and then reverse it. So if the Jokers are more towards the end, when it's reversed, they start practically at the beginning but that's only if you shuffled them that way otherwise, things can get very interesting. I don't time myself doing this so my thing is to just keep going without much rest at all instead of focusing on the clock. 

It's a whole other realm of physical and mental conditioning. It teaches you how to be prepared for the unexpected and that just when you think it starts to get easy, a joker or some other card may pop up and you'll have to work your reps hard and do quite a few of them. The pacing isn't the same either, you can go pretty fast for a bit but then those higher reps may slow you down a bit. Jokers in this case are 50 reps of the Propeller Exercise so if you get those towards the beginning (for the 500 total), you can do pretty well with the rest of the deck but if they're towards the end and you're doing the deck twice, it's going to test you with a vengeance. I do my best to keep a good clip going and since I have the Chosen Higher Band, the speed is a lot higher compare to the Black Band which is meant for heavier guys so the resistance will have a much greater difference in how you work a deck. 

Conditioning is a person's greatest asset and decks of cards workouts are a top of the line test for that. You'll sweat and you'll feel fatigued but it's a test of wills to push through. This is also where your breathwork comes into play cause if you can work your breathing doing stuff like this, it'll give you hints on how much stronger your lungs can get. Your breath can determine whether you start to wear down or not so learn to control your breathing just like in a wrestling match, a fight or whatever sport you play. Whether you're a student of the mat, a warrior on the gridiron or a strategic player on the diamond, conditioning will be the ultimate assurance. This is why having Bands like these are powerful cause they're not just things that stretch, they help you with technique and can be added to any routine. 

Temporary strength is a good thing to have when it's needed but too many rely too much on how they can lift instead of how long they can last. Long term strength is more suited to certain things because even when you're tired, you can still have strength left in the tank to do some amazing things. Having both however, is a deadly combo because when you have the ability to call upon your strength whether it's a few seconds or several minutes, it tells you what kind of athlete you are. As General Patton has said, "Fatigue, makes cowards of us all" it is important to be in the best condition regardless of age and to be able to have reserves that could be life saving whether your own or to help someone else. 

I highly recommend you grab a band and make use of it whether on its own or as part of your current program, doesn't matter if its weights, bodyweight, sports or just weekly fitness sessions. You don't even have to pay full price for them when you can use my Discount Code POWERANDMIGHT to shave off a few bucks. Unlike other bands, these won't snap as quickly, matter of fact even Goku or Vegeta may have trouble snapping these fuckers and those fighters are freakishly strong. My black band, I've had for years, put through some hardcore workouts and not one scratch or tear in it. They're pretty damn close to being indestructible. The Chosen Higher Band, I've already done thousands of reps with it already and still going strong. When you get one, let me know how I can help and tell me your feedback with it, I want to know your progress and how you do them. 

Be amazingly awesome and keep killing it.   

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Leaning Out Little By Little

 

My journey continues as to becoming a better version of myself. Training is going just as strong as ever and making the most of what's possible around me. These Dopa Band (10% OFF Code POWERANDMIGHT) workouts are kicking my ass, having fun in the gym lifting stuff like the sandbag and doing pullups for strength along with playing with Barbells and Dumbbells. Right now, I'm roughly under 235 last time I checked like around 233ish which I'm happy with. Slow process to get lower again but hey it's just part of the process and weight fluctuates from time to time. Still way fucking better than when I was closer to 300 lbs at 275. 

When I'm in the gym, I don't go as heavy as I did in the past which is awesome. Think my only ego lifts were the near 300 lb Pin Press with the Fat Gripz and the 500 lb Leg Press for reps. Lifting weights has its perks and I can still move some decent weight. Can still lift my bodyweight in several lifts but the majority of the time unless it's shrugs or something, I don't go past maybe 250-260. I don't even do deadlifts or barbell squats anymore, it's not my style to train for. 

The majority of my training right now is doing conditioning stuff with the band with a goal in mind which by now I've completed around 20% of. I'll do bodyweight and Isometric stuff which has always been a go to when I need it and have reduced to going to the gym 2x a week instead of 3x lately. I can go, do upper body one day, lower the next one and then the rest of the week do whatever else I love to do. I don't have a particular routine except the Dopa Band and I don't even do the same exercises with it all the time either, I switch them around some days but still get in 500-1000 Total Reps whether with the Heavy Band or the Lighter Band doesn't matter, one of those numbers will be accomplished. No days off man.

My true goals is to stay consistent and avoid injuries as much as possible while hitting my workouts hard but not so extreme it's going to burn me out or worse. I feel great, I might get stiff in some areas but some good stretching from DDP Yoga and some animal crawls usually do the trick. Some days I'll throw in push-ups and squats to keep things in check and/or do 500 Step ups or more to keep my legs from having imbalances as much as possible. I'm pretty good training in the morning but my best form where I'm like energized to the gills is usually around late morning or early afternoon which is where I feel way more at my best. In the early morning, yeah I can do stuff but rarely ever feel like I'm at my true best. I was never that much of a morning person anyway LOL.

Everyday is a new chapter in my journey and seeing what I can do. I've said before, I don't go so hard I can't walk or move well for hours on end after, I do just enough that I still have gas in the tank and say "fuck you I still win" to whatever I do training wise. My food intake is better little by little. Usually I eat about 2 big meals a day and snack on things here and there but not a ton. My first meal is something with chicken or steak, sometimes eggs up to 4-6 at a time whether scrambled or fried, might have a homemade burger or make nachos. On occasions I might grab a Subway or order some BBQ or a big burrito packed with steak, rice and veggies. My second meal the majority of the time is whatever dinner is, sometimes I'll cook, sometimes my wife cooks and we'll either have Burgers and Fries, Chicken Breasts with veggies, Quesadillas, Tacos with turkey meat, Pasta or bake a frozen pizza one night. Simple things and limiting my soda intake. I'm a sucker for Coke. I'm doing my best to drink up to 100 ounces of water a day, most of the time it's about 80. With the Liquid Death Sparkling Water, that helps with Soda Cravings.

I'm not strict about what I eat but I'm a lot better than what I did use to eat. I was really into sweets like Cookies, chocolate (Dark & Milk) and pudding but I've cut those down by maybe 85%. I'll still eat them but I'd be lucky to have one of those things a couple times a month instead of multiple a week. If I do overeat at times, I'll just fast until I'm hungry again and even though I can still eat quite a bit, I don't push it like I did in the past, like with tacos, I use to eat sometimes 12 in a sitting but these days I rarely go past 5. Tacos are the fucking bomb man. I eat for fuel, it's the way to go.

There's always room for improvement and as time goes on, I get a little better about what I eat and train on. Be smart about what you do, be consistent and keep being amazingly awesome. Hope you enjoyed this one.     

Why Conditioning Should Be A Top Fitness Priority – And Why I Believe In It

How's it going everyone? Something has been burning in my brain as of late. We live in a wild world of fitness where everyone's chasing the next big lift or that shredded six-pack, we've got it all backwards sometimes. Strength is and always will be royalty in the quest for longevity for sure, but without conditioning, you're just a castle built on sand, waiting for the tide to wash it away. Today, I would love to dig deep into why conditioning training needs to be one of the top absolute priorities in fitness. Not some side dish – the main course. And I'll share how I've made it happen for me, because let's face it, talking the talk without walking the walk is bullshit.

First off, what the hell do I even mean by "conditioning"? I'm not talking about some off the wall cardio class where you're prancing around like a gazelle on caffeine, it's great if that works for you. However; conditioning is that beast mode endurance – the kind that builds your engine so you can go harder, longer, and recover like a fucking superhero. Think high-rep total circuits, explosive band work, hill sprints that make your lungs scream, or even those grueling bodyweight sessions that leave you in a puddle of sweat. It's the stamina that turns a one-set wonder into a multi-round warrior. Conditioning isn't just "cardio"; it's the foundation that lets your strength shine without crumbling under pressure.

Why prioritize it? Let's break this down, because number one: longevity. I'm in my 40s now, and I've seen too many guys my age blow out knees, tweak backs, or just quit because their bodies couldn't handle the load. Conditioning builds that resilience. It's like prehab on steroids – improving joint mobility, firing up those fast-twitch fibers for explosiveness, and torching calories without the joint-pounding punishment of endless heavy lifts, lifting has its perks especially with Sandbags but that's not the name of the game here. Take my obsession with Dopamineo bands (shoutout to those indestructible beasts – if you haven't grabbed one, what are you waiting for?). I hammer out 500-rep circuits daily, sometimes 1000, mixing pulls, pushes, and rotational stuff like the Propeller exercise. That shit doesn't just build muscle; it conditions your heart, lungs, and connective tissues to handle whatever life throws at you. No more feeling like a zombie after a workout – you're electrified, ready for round two or three.

Here's a take on performance. If you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to dominate pickup basketball without wheezing or giving out within minutes, conditioning is your secret weapon. Remember Henry Cejudo? That UFC champ used resistance bands for his conditioning, turning him into a machine that could wrestle, strike, and outlast many of his opponents? I've channeled that vibe in my own training. Those 20 Rounds with the Chosen Higher Band have been brutal. By the end, I'd cranked out 1,000 reps of blissful hell, feeling like Goku powering up like a Super Saiyan. My explosiveness went through the roof, and recovery? Flawless victory, Mortal Kombat style. Without prioritizing conditioning, that strength plateaus. You hit that wall where reps feel like molasses, and gains stall. But flip it – make conditioning the priority – and suddenly your lifts improve because your body's efficient at using oxygen, clearing lactate, and staying in the fight.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying ditch the weights entirely. Hell no. Strength and conditioning go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly. But if you're building a pyramid, conditioning is the base. Too many programs out there glorify the "no pain, no gain" bullshit, pushing extremes that lead to burnout or injury.

How do you make it a priority? Start simple, but commit like your life depends on it – because in a way, it does. Assess your current state. If a 10-minute circuit kicks your ass, that's your baseline. Build from there. Little by little down to the smallest fraction of progress still leads to the big picture. Even bodyweight circuits are fantastic because you can do them anywhere. Do them on your off days from the gym. I'll be going 2x a week to play around with the weights and then work on the other stuff the rest of the time. Do what works for you. If you're looking for some fun bodyweight workouts, check out Darebee.com. Thousands of workouts for FREE!!!

Here's a kicker: making conditioning a priority isn't just physical; it's mental. In a world full of distractions – social media, endless scrolling – fitness is your anchor. Prioritizing conditioning builds discipline, that instinctive drive to push when you want to quit. It's like speaking a second language of grit. I've seen it in the Dopamineo Community: folks using the dopa bands for family workouts, kids building explosiveness for sports, elders staying mobile. It's inclusive, not elitist. Unlike some bro-science out there, this isn't about destroying yourself; it's about evolving. Be passionate about it – let that fire burn, add gasoline if needed. The rewards? Endless. You'll move better, live longer, and crush goals you didn't know you had.

Wrapping this up, because I could go on for days: if you're serious about fitness, make conditioning your priority. It's your greatest asset – the engine that powers everything else. Start today: grab those bands, hit a circuit, feel the burn (be sure to lock in my code POWERANDMIGHT to get a few bucks off your order). You'll thank me later when you're killing it at levels you never imagined. Be amazingly awesome, keep evolving, and remember, train smart, train hard, and let's dominate.

Going Green Kicked My Ass

On Saturday, the Chosen Higher Dopamineo Band came and the moment, I opened it, I was ready to head down for a workout with it. Quite the experience if I say so myself. This band specifically (resistance wise) is much lighter than the Black one I have. This is Dopa's One Size Fits All band where just about anyone can work with, even little kids would get a kick out of this thing. It can be used in so many ways whether you're a beginner just getting into it and learning techniques, to advanced specimens that use it for explosiveness, conditioning and speed. 

I did a circuit like usual of 5 exercises, 10 reps each but did 20 Rounds instead of the normal 10. I wanted to work on my speed and quickness. Had to stretch it a bit to get a feel for it but once I got going, holy shit it felt like sprinting. I was cruising through that workout and like always, rested only to mark off a circuit and kept going. I was breathing hard and it felt incredible. I was moving at a much more rapid rate and exploding on some of the exercises that it seemed powerful. 

The workout was 1000 Total Reps. At about round 15-16, I was starting to slow it down a bit cause I was already getting exhausted from how fast I was going. Those last few rounds weren't so slow I looked like a turtle but it was a vast difference than going Sonic The Hedgehog on that thing. I even had to readjust the band at times cause of my sweat, my hands would slide but it wasn't too bad, never let up. This fucker was no joke and to move at the pace I did, I was shocked I could still walk out of there without looking like the Walking Dead. 

It kicked my ass that's for sure and that shower afterwards was the best feeling ever. Having it being green is awesome cause it's my favorite color and it look lit up when you're training with it. Never underestimate the power of resistance bands. It's a great add on to your routine or can be done by itself like I do with it or even a finisher. Play around with it and see what it can do for you. If you're into weights going to the gym or have a home gym, you can do a band workout as a warm up for your current routine, you can do it between sets of your push-ups and squats or other bodyweight exercises, superset it with pull-ups and chin-ups, do sprints, lunges, take it out to the park or in the woods while you camp to keep yourself mobile and energized from Chopping Firewood, pre or post practice sessions in MMA or Wrestling and so much more. 

It's a great tool to have in your arsenal and it's great for kids to get that excess energy out. They can use it as resistance for their youth practice, doing animal crawls, jump, skip, whatever gets them going. Kids deserve to be healthy and this is a great tool to help them get there. Got a band for you, your son/daughter and wife, it's a workout for the whole family and get to bond together building strength and positive minds. Great for youth programs to get ready for any sport and not to mention with the type of training you can do, it builds up a hell of an appetite from burning calories like a furnace.

I'll never get over how awesome these bands are and those that do them are some of the best in the world, so it's worth something right? Get a glimpse of this band below and see if you're interested in getting one. Being able to do this stuff in my 40's is helping me stay in shape for the long haul and remember, conditioning is your greatest asset. Be amazingly awesome and keep killing it guys.

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15000 Reps With The Dopa Band

Well, the first month of 2026 is close to an end. This past month has been a great part of my journey especially with my Dopa Band Training. Every single day so far, I have done 500 Total reps of my Band Circuits. Some days I change up the exercises or work on ones I know and I love to do but also been giving new ones a go. Some of them work well, others are more for those who have better experience than me. 15000 Reps has been done with this thing and I'm just itching to do more of it.

No matter what whether I was in the gym or not, I made the time to do a circuit a part of my daily training. Even did one as a finisher after a gym session. That was brutal and really tested my conditioning. Quite honestly, I don't know why I'm not sore from that. With the new addition of the Chosen Higher Green Band (which I've had my eye on for weeks), it's going to be a crazy ride to keep at it with this style of training. Think my first workout with it will be either a circuit totaling 1000 Reps or do a Full Deck Of Cards twice in a row with it which is also 1000 rep total. I'll have to flip a coin on that one. Yes I' am that crazy. There is no third option LOL.

Seeing great athletes use it keeps inspiring me and seeing folks in their 50's and 60's use it to keep themselves healthy and in shape is incredible. These bands have made led many wrestlers to medal in both the Olympics & World Championships. One of the best wrestlers that also went into MMA, Henry Cejudo credits Dopamineo Training as a go to for enhancing his conditioning and technique. You can hear the man himself HERE!!! Seriously, this dude won Gold in the 2008 Olympics, 2x gold and 1 Silver winner in the U.S National Championships, 3x Pan American Champion, UFC Bantamweight & Flyweight Champion and won his first 10 Fights in MMA in a row. That's a Hall Of Fame career man. 

It feels great to be a part of this community. I ordered the Green Band along with their anchor strap from one of their champions, a BJJ prodigy named Helena Craver who has been named the #1 No Gi Women's Grappler pound for pound by FloGrappling. If you ever find some of her videos on her training, you're going to find a lot of them have a dopa band in her possession. I wanted to support her journey in Grappling because at her age, she's already reached levels most women don't in their whole career. She's only 19 years old and and has potential that may even hit Ronda Rousey status, who knows where this kid will go but I'm proud to have at least contributed something that will help her along the way. 

When you add your current routine or even do it in and of itself on days off from your regular training with the band, there's going to be some killer benefits that will be in your corner; Stamina, Mobility, Conditioning, Flexibility, Technique Building, Coordination Skills, Explosiveness, Recovery and more. It can be used for rehab or prehab, a warm up or a finisher, you can go slow or fast if you want and it's virtually indestructible. It's like the name it was given, DopamineO with the O being "Oh shit, that was great".  Build new skills, breathe new life into your fitness and be able to take it with you practically anywhere. 

I will be continuing doing these workouts for a while since I've got something cooking that I can't share with you just yet. Be amazingly awesome and be sure to grab a band at Dopamineo.com and use my discount code POWERANDMIGHT to get 10% OFF your order. There are bundles, add ons and discount plans for those in the Military. 

A New Addition To Dopa Conditioning Is Going Green

 Training is about discovery and learning how to handle certain methods not just in research but also in what your capabilities are. You've seen enough posts of the Dopamineo Band I use since I enjoy it so damn much but something within me decided to step things up a notch.

Last night, I made the decision to order their newest band that may or not be around much longer which is the Chosen Higher Band. It's the same material, same length but the resistance is much lighter and it's suited to just about about everyone since it's a one size fits all type of band. The reason why I got this wasn't to replace the black one I have, it's to utilize another approach to my conditioning with the bands by working technique, control and some power/explosiveness with one band and really hammer out my speed, reflexes, quickness and agility with the other. 

I look at it as doing one or the other on certain days and if anyone is up for training with me and doing a workout with the bands together, I'll give you the green band whether you're advanced or just a beginner with this kind of training and we can tackle a kick ass session together. It's a win-win in my book. The band is great for adults, teens and kids who are looking to stay fit and build up their condition and stamina. 

This particular band is awesome for working techniques in various sports like Wrestling, Boxing, Judo and even Football. College level athletes use bands like these to drill and work on moves that can be used in regular games. Some of the best wrestlers in the world work with bands like these as high up as the Olympic & World level and quite a number have won medals in the process and credit these bands for developing their technique, leg drive, speed and durability. Little kids can even use this thing for youth sports training and even get excess energy out that can be a part of doing bodyweight and playing on the playgrounds. 

One of the best perks of having bands like these is that it's virtually indestructible. They've even had contests from various practitioners on who can snap the band. As far as I know, none of them were able to do it and these bands already can be put through the grind. If I venture to guess who can possibly snap a band, maybe Brian Shaw or a strong wrestler with insane grip and shoulder strength. Other than that, this thing has been tested in ways 95-98% of other bands would snap within seconds of even on the first use. Myself, I have pounded this band on concrete, dirtied it up, stretched it to the best I can from sprints and explosive training and still don't see a scratch or even a tear in this fucking thing. These bands, make chest expanders and even ones powerlifters use for training look weak. 

Working with the band has helped my training outside of it very well and strengthens my mobility and flexibility. At 41 and seeing many athletes my age already having knee replacements, hip replacements, ankle tears, joint problems and are in constant pain, I feel it's my duty to help those minimize those things to living pain-free as best as possible along with my own training. You've heard enough of my story and some of the things I've been through and you know that I've had enough dealing with pain that I wouldn't wish on anybody and don't want to experience it again. I don't believe in going to such extremes anymore of doing things that challenge the risk to reward ratios. With the band and even bodyweight I'll do high rep work (in total) but not make it my whole existence, I want to walk out of a session with gas left in the tank, not feeling so sore I can't move well hours or even a day later and also don't need to push it to the point of feeling pain. That whole "no pain, no gain" thing is bullshit, it may be something bad ass you want to think of in your 20's, maybe 30's but 40 and beyond, it'll be harder to heal up again and injuries are at a greater risk of happening. I'd rather have a brutal session that makes me feel great and alive than to go so hard that my bones are tested to see if they snap. 

Conditioning is your greatest asset along with long-lasting and temporary strength but that's for any age. As we get older and priorities change even by the smallest fraction, the ability to get up off the floor, being mobile, limber and agile becomes assets that you'll want to have moving forward. That doesn't mean you can't have insane sessions, as long as you can keep at it without needing to go to the ER or be sore that it takes away certain aspects of your daily life for a period, do what's possible. I have believed in since I was 21 years old that daily training is valuable and in part necessary to have a long and quality life, but it is important to understand when to go hard and when to back off a bit and focus on things that keep you moving. 

Made many mistakes along the way but as of right now, I'm where I'm supposed to be at this point in time and I'm loving that I don't live in pain, able to climb stairs with ease, walk for miles with a vest on and workout anywhere I want. This band will be a great addition (not supplementary) to my arsenal of continuous training and building knowledge of what I can do as time goes on. Come and grab one before it's gone at Dopamineo.com. Use my discount code POWERANDMIGHT to get 10% off the order, that's $8.30 from the full price so nearly 10 bucks off just using my code. What have you got to lose? 

Be amazingly awesome and keep killing it in your journey. Live pain-free and own your workouts. 

A Long Training Day That Was Quite The Thrill

 Yesterday, I decided to head over to the gym down the road and mess around with stuff for a bit. The walk by itself was around 45 minutes or a bit longer. Once I got there, got what I needed and went into the area with the sandbags and the gymnastics mat.

Started out with some stretching, mainly my legs, low back and shoulders. Got my Dopa Stretch Band and did some stuff for my shoulders and back to loosen things up a bit more. After that, got onto the Bench Press and didn't go stupid heavy or anything, just wanted to keep focus on technique and control with some good weight. Hit 135 for 15, 205 for 10 and then went to my weight 225 for three sets. My style of hand placement was closer to the middle of the bar so I was doing a close grip bench. Managed 3 sets of 6 reps and stayed in control the whole time which was what I wanted to do. Even one of the guys saw me working even came up to me and said how solid my form and technique was. Took it as a compliment, for me it was just having fun.

Moved onto Pull-ups for 4 sets of 3. Getting a little better but there's always room for improvement. Chin Over Bar man. Almost every time I go in there now I end up doing pull-ups one way or another. Sometimes I'll do chin-ups but not today. Went to the rack next to the pull-up bar so I can get some shrugs in. Managed 225 for 20, 295 for 10 and then went to 3 plates (3-45 lb plates each side) and got in 5 solid reps. No straps or anything to assist me, picked that fucker up and moved my trap muscles. Last set was another 10 pounds for 325 and got 5 reps in that one too. One of the heaviest lifts I've done in many years. Ended the weight training session with Dumbbell Curls using Fat Gripz, just a couple sets of low-medium reps with 35 and 45 lbers. Nothing special really but that wasn't the end of my workout.

Threw in a finisher for some added conditioning (along with burning off more calories) by doing my 500 Rep Dopa Circuit with my band I brought with me. 5 Exercises, 10 reps each for 10 rounds with the only rest was marking it off and/or adjusting the band since one of the knots came undone and fixed it up. I had the energy but holy shit I was sweating profusely, breathing heavily but hey, that's all part of the game right, finish strong and kicking your ass. I think I had a larger smile on my face than the Joker after all that shit. Packed up, walked all the way back home. Going to and from the gym, it was about 34 out, maybe 32 and although it was cold, it actually helped balance out my body temperature since I built up a lot of heat in that place. Walking back felt smooth and calming. My breathing was back to normal within a couple minutes or so after heading out the door.

Overall, it was a good 2 1/2 hours or so out of my day and I feel great. Today is most likely going to be band training and maybe isometrics. Might throw in a few squats and push-ups who knows. All I know is, in a long time, that was a pretty damn long session and that's including the walking. When I got back home, I weighed in for shits and giggles and went down to 234 even. I was 237.8 on Sunday. Ate a couple tuna sandwiches and some tortilla chips since it was my first meal of the day and didn't eat until after 2. Had some Pina Killada Liquid Death to help wash down the food. Fell asleep for about an hour or so and then went about the rest of my day. It was a thrill and maybe I'll do that again next week, who knows, you never know what will happen.

Be amazingly awesome and hope you all have bad ass sessions as well and killed it. 

Is Bodyweight Training All That Is Really Needed?

 Heated debates can be interesting when it comes to things in the fitness world and what works and what doesn't when it comes to exercise. A general outlook to what is perceived the "superior method" and how it applies to certain aspects of life outside of it. Ultimately, it boils down to what your goals are and what gives you the practitioner the benefits.

If you look at it from a certain perspective, yes, bodyweight training is at the top of the list as the method for training anytime and any place. There are so many things you can do without a single shred of equipment or very minimal other than a pull-up bar and maybe even a chair. However, bodyweight does have drawbacks like anything else. There are aspects of strength that it may lack and there are things that may create imbalances without proper knowledge. Doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, hell it's better for you than killing yourself with extremely heavy weight and it is one ideal method to master more than anything else. Once you have mastered your bodyweight, whatever else is just icing on the cake bro.

If one chooses to do nothing but bodyweight, that's awesome and the only limit is your imagination. I did it for so long it's like a second language to me and it will always be a part of my journey. I do like having other options though if opportunities arise. It's not like I have a complete gym set up, most of my equipment is in storage cause it wouldn't be wise to have some of those things in an apartment where you're on three floors. What I do have and am able to use at home works well for me at the moment and when I need to, I'll head down to the storage place, pick out what I want and head over to the park and play around. 

Now, even if you did only bodyweight training, there's even debates on what exercises one should do and what you will be criticized for. For instance, step ups is a favorite form of leg training but it has been a while since I've done them and doing more squats like Hindus, (BW) Goblet Squat Style and Sumo Variations from time to time. Same with push-ups, you can do crazy high reps which is great if you want to get good at them but there are ways to make push-ups harder which creates stronger stimulation to build muscle. Use handles or chairs for deeper stretches, handstands, fingertips or things like the Push-Up Grip Spikes from Stronger Grip that ties in grip strength, balancing even in the basic positions and utilizing more tension to create stability. Step Ups in my opinion are better than any machine and you can work your legs unilaterally to build strength and stamina that also helps fixing imbalances. Pistols are awesome too and things like Bulgarian Split Squats, Lunges & Shrimp Squats. I'm not big on the pistols much and I don't have the best form of balance when it comes to doing them but the others work just as well and have built strength from them. 

There's different styles of bodyweight training one can do to build levels of strength and endurance. Sprint Training, Gymnastics, Barstarzz, Animal Moves, Isometrics, Plyometrics, DDP Yoga, all have their place in doing what is possible for you. Quite frankly if you did nothing but these, you'd still be a hell of an athlete. From a reality based POV, they're all great options for what you want to achieve. If one wants to go to the gym and just do stuff there, that's great, they're doing something but I believe there's more to life outside of the gym. The gym has its place in many things. I joined up at Forge Fitness here in town because for... 

1. It has things that are pretty gnarly that I like.

 2. I get to support someone locally instead of just any typical gym like Anytime or something.

3. It has that old school vibe. Yeah there's a few machines but the way the Barbells, Dumbbells and Racks are set up, it has that aura of a dungeon type atmosphere where guys can train like those of the past. 

4. It's actually a hell of a lot cheaper than the majority of gyms around here that range from 50-90 bucks a month that have things that are way too fancy for my taste. 

5. It's another place that I can work on things that are fun to play with. 

I'll still do bodyweight training everywhere I go cause it's easy to figure out. Everything else is part of the package deal with me LOL. Do I need the gym, no. I like going cause it's part of what I love doing and that's training. I have always believed that if you're a true student of Physical Culture, you can create a workout anywhere you want with the knowledge & application and being part of a gym is just another aspect to it. 

So, back to the question at hand....Is bodyweight training all that is needed and nothing else? In most cases yes, you can go your entire existence without ever picking up a barbell or dumbbell or do something on a machine. Is bodyweight training good for as an addition or even something you do the majority of next to weights? Fuck yes, matter of fact, make it something to use as finishers or something great to do on off days with your regular gym routine. It will always be there when you want to do it. Like I said, it is important to master but in addition to that, it is the best ally for any method you practice. 

Be amazingly awesome and keep killing it in your journey. 

Flow And Rhythm With DopamineO Bands

Many look at strength training as a rugged and consistent need to be brutal and forceful along with being rigid to the degree where we only move in a straight line when in reality, it's more than those things and strength isn't just about Brute Force, it's about channeling a flow that paints a picture to utilize what is true strength. When it comes to the DopamineO Bands, it's not seeing what you do at it's peak stretch. When you stretch the band, the more you bring back, the heavier it's going to feel when you do exercises with it. It's finding that balance of resistance but able to move with precision and power in just about any direction. An idea is to see it as a partner that works with you. 

Yes technique and work ethic is part of it but in all aspects, it's really how you make it your partner. A dance with rhythm and creative entities that make a workout look effortless and powerful at the same time. The uniqueness of it compared to other bands I've worked with is that it takes the stiff mechanics out of the equation and let's you build your imagination through the movements themselves beyond the reps and whatever.

It strengthens the motion that is congruent with the style of play you make with it. An example of what I mean.....

One of my favorite moves is what's called the Propeller which is an exercise that consists of training duck unders in wrestling along with rotational mobility and a twist. In the beginning learning it, it looks like a complicated move but once you understand the flow with the body and the band working together,  it's not a stiff move, it's a form of what I call Ballet Strength or Dancing Strength. It's your partner, you put trust in it but it also has to have trust in you otherwise it won't have the same effects. The technique in and of itself is a practice but once you feel the placement of your body and the way it truly is done, there's fluidity. This particular move is not just a full body exercise, it tells a story.

When you flow through with the Band, you're not just working out, you're bringing something to life that builds strength from a different perspective. In terms of just looking at it or done analytically, it's really just a particular exercise that does build something whether strength, mobility and rotational power but when you flow into it and have a rhythm that mixes with your imagination, it becomes something different, something greater and an exercise that enhances your explosiveness and speed. 

Dopa Bands were made in a sense to help bring techniques to a bigger platform for wrestling practice and working on moves for MMA but from another POV, it's fitness aspects can open doors to really unlock areas of your mind that seem limitless. It's not meant to build muscle to look like a Mr. Universe, it's true purpose in my eyes is to teach you how to use the true power of your imagination to create workouts that are lively and thinking 4th Dimensionally as Doc Brown would say. When you stop seeing things analytically and seeing them as a way to strengthen your body beyond the basic formalities, things will change. Your body will be doing things that didn't seem possible and training things that you didn't catch before and have this electrical impulse to move fluidly. 

Train more lively with the Dopa Bands and find out what your true strengths are when you add in your imagination. There's a whole other world that you haven't see yet. Be open to it and be amazingly awesome. Go to Dopamineo.com and find a band suited to your weight class. Use my discount code POWERANDMIGHT to shave some bucks off your order and start your ass kicking journey. 

The Mishra Dand Exercise – An Ancient Exercise That Builds Unstoppable Conditioning

In a world drowning in gimmicky workouts, quick-fix apps, and fleeting fitness trends, there's an ancient beast lurking in the shadows of history, waiting to awaken a force within you. It's called the Mishra Dand – a powerhouse exercise straight from the heart of ancient India, forged in the fires of yogic wisdom and wrestler grit. As someone who's delved deep into the realms of strength and resilience, I've been learning what this move can do to turn mere mortals into legends. Today, I'm here to ignite your spirit and give you an idea on why the Mishra Dand isn't just an exercise; it's a revolution for your body, mind, and soul.

Let's start at the roots. The Mishra Dand, often spelled as Mishr Dand or Misr Dand (derived from the Sanskrit word "misra" meaning "mixed" or "blended"), is a dynamic fusion of the traditional Hindu Push-up (Dand) and elements of the Baithak (squat). This isn't your granddaddy's push-up; it's the OG burpee of the East, predating modern CrossFit by millennia. Born in the akharas (traditional wrestling gyms), where pehlwans (wrestlers) honed their bodies for epic battles, the Mishra Dand was a staple in the Vyayam (exercise) regime. Think of it as a seamless blend of yoga's fluid grace and raw, explosive strength training. Historical texts and oral traditions from Indian martial arts like Vajra Mushti (Diamond Fist) reference similar movements, used by warriors to build endurance that could outlast sieges and stamina that turned the tide in combat.

Why does this matter? In an era where we're chained to desks and screens, the Mishra Dand reconnects us to our primal heritage. It's not about vanity muscles; it's about functional power – the kind that lets you conquer mountains, dominate challenges, and rise above adversity. Strength isn't built in isolation; it's woven from discipline, flow, and fire. Incorporating the Mishra Dand into your routine is like unlocking a secret level in the game of life, another version of the Game Genie if you will.

Here's a variation of how I've been doing it and have already gotten a total of a couple hundred since I started with it.....

Aim for 3 sets of 10-15 reps initially, but listen to your body. Do your best to keep form. Some perform this so explosive it seems radical but when you slow down the speed a smidge and focusing on control, it's a hell of a workout.

Visualize it: Imagine a warrior flowing like water yet striking like thunder. That's the Mishra Dand in action.

The benefits? Holy shit, where to start? Physically, this exercise is a total-body annihilator. It torches fat faster than a bonfire, making it a marvelous tool for weight loss – ancient pehlwans swore by it to shed pounds while packing on muscle. Your chest, shoulders, triceps, and forearms get sculpted; quads, hamstrings, and glutes fire up from the squat element; and that core? Toned to perfection, with improved posture from the spinal stretch. Studies on similar movements, like Hindu push-ups, show enhanced cardiovascular endurance, boosting VO2 max and stamina. But it's the agility that sets it apart – the explosive jumps build fast-twitch fibers, turning you into a nimble force ready for any challenge, be it sports or survival. Some of the wrestlers who still practice this have some insane physiques.

Mentally, this exercise is pure inspiration. Each rep is a battle against gravity and doubt; conquering 100 in a session (a common akhara goal) or within a day, instills unbreakable discipline. It's therapeutic too – the yogic flow reduces stress, balances hormones, and elevates mood via endorphin rushes. Imagine starting your day with Mishra Dands: You're not just working out; you're ritualizing victory, channeling the might of ancient sages who used this to prepare for enlightenment and war alike.

But wait, it's more than just muscles and developing a strong body. The Mishra Dand embodies philosophy. In Indian lore, it's tied to Hanuman, the monkey god of strength and devotion. Each rep honors that, devotion to self-improvement, strength in humility. 

Challenges ahead? Absolutely. Your first sessions might leave you gasping, muscles screaming. But that's the forge, rest as long as needed between sets and slice off those periods little by little. Start small, build consistently. 

 Embrace it, and unlock that power within you. Rise, flow, explode – repeat. Your body will thank you, your spirit will soar. Be amazingly awesome and find out what you're capable of.

Always Experimenting: The Type Of Training That Keeps You On Your Toes

 When you're a student of the game, it's important to not only find what gives you the most benefit, but also figuring out techniques, routines and different methods that keep you on your toes. The perfect routine for the general population doesn't exist. It does however, become something for someone when it comes to their individual goals. It is important to know the basics, that's a given, once you understand them after a period and applying certain things, build your foundation and what helps you achieve what you want.

I've been experimenting with stuff for decades and pick a few things here and there or switch things around to give myself something to work on. I've probably experimented with more variations of squats and push-ups than I care to count, many positions of isometric exercises, thousands upon thousands of step ups and made circuit training with the Dopa Band one of my specialties. It's not a brag or anything, it's the truth but also just continuing to find ways to train that makes things outside of exercise awesome within life itself. 

If you haven't figured it out by now (or those new to this blog), I'm not the most stable guy to stick to a particular routine. I'll work on one for a bit but not as long as others might like a specific schedule with these many exercises for this rep/set scheme set up. I like switching things up often cause that works for me. If I did have to pick specific routines that I've somewhat stuck with more often than others is my Joint Loosening routine or one of my circuits with the band, 5 exercises for 10 reps for 10 rounds with as little rest as possible if at all. I don't do the same exercises in those circuits in the same order either, those change up to work on various muscle groups while keeping it as full body as possible. 

One exercise I was practicing today and yesterday was the Mishra Dand Exercise which in Laymen's Terms is an old school exercise based in India that is like a short burpee that includes being in a squat, jump back into doing a variation of the Hindu Push-Up, jump forward into the squat and repeat. Yesterday, I was really working on getting the technique down which I picked up on pretty quick but still have some improvement to do. A few sets of it and it was fairly interesting. It's quite a whirl to learn an exercise that has been used for centuries to help condition wrestlers in the art of Kushti. Today, I did 100 of these in sets of 10, resting as long as needed between sets plus focusing on form more than anything. I did speed it up partially but that was just part of the groove I was getting into. 

Conditioning is always a priority in my book but having strength that lasts is also a perk you don't want to sleep on. Whether it's doing bodyweight, weights, bands or all the above, strength is the cousin to conditioning and it's important to not just be able to do something temporarily, but also to keep at making it last. High Rep, Low Rep, Small Amount Of Sets or Larger or one big set of doing as many in one shot all work but it also depends on where you're at and what you want to achieve. If you're one of those extreme fanatics that tries to break a record every workout, cool, hope you don't kill yourself in the process but don't be telling everyone that have to do the same thing, that's not how this works. We all have a different journey, a different way of training and have different goals. Maybe I'll bring back a post about What Really Grinds My Gears when it comes to people telling others they have to do this or that because their way is the only thing that matters. Then again, someone might steal the idea and make another fake review out of it, who knows, who gives a fuck right?

Experimenting has its perks but also has draw backs. Not everyone needs to experiment with EVERYTHING, some are better off doing basic things and keeping the fundamentals in their arsenal, others may have other ideas and want to work on things that are beyond the basics and do crazy shit very few are doing at all. When I look at experimenting with things, I look at it like what can I formulate that enhances my imagination and keeps me injury/pain free as possible and then create a mixture that works in my favor. Does what I do benefit every single person? Maybe not, do what works in your favor. Giving you ideas and thoughts on the basics and a few others is easy, what you do with the knowledge is up to you and I'll always help out in any way I can. If I were to train somebody, I'd observe how they move and find things that can be improved on based on their body language and then show what could be useful in this format or in this direction. It's like we're experimenting together and working towards the same goal and that is to make you better for you. 

Be amazingly awesome and keep experimenting. Create your own formulas and thrive with fierce intensity. You got this.   

Buddy Lee: Olympic Wrestler, NCAA Division 1 Standout And Marine Shows You Why He's The World's One And Only True King Of Jump Roping

Holy shit that's a mouthful don't you think? Well guys, here's something for you that I think you'll get a kick out of. Let me paint you picture of a glorious masterpiece: You're stuck in a rut, grinding through the same old workouts that feel more like a chore than a conquest. I'm here to tell you about a legend that shows you one of if not the cream of the crop when it comes to Jump Roping: Jump Rope Training: Second Edition by the MAN, Buddy Lee. This isn't just a book; it's an epic map wrapped in a rope.

Buddy Lee, the former U.S. wrestling champion who's basically the godfather of jump rope mastery, has leveled up his best-selling guide. This second edition is bigger, badder, and bursting with more wisdom than a philosopher's beard. We're talking a system that's been battle-tested by over 25 U.S. Olympic teams. Yeah, you heard that right—Olympians, the elite of the elite, are skipping their way to gold with this stuff. If it's good enough for them, imagine what it can do for you, the everyday hero chasing that next personal best. Just learning about this book makes me want to get back on the rope again.

So, what's inside this treasure trove? Buddy doesn't fuck around. He breaks down jump rope training into workouts that hit every corner of your athletic arsenal. Endurance? Check—build that unbreakable stamina to outlast any challenge, whether it's a marathon or just surviving a killer workday. Strength and Power? Boom bro! Learn ropes that explode your muscles into action, turning you into a human catapult. Speed and agility? Dude, you'll be dodging like a damn ninja in no time, weaving through life's obstacles with the grace of a gazelle on caffeine. And don't forget balance—because who wants to be that guy toppling over mid-squat? This book ties it all together, making you a well-rounded beast ready to dominate. He even makes the basics look bad ass.

The second edition dives into the cutting-edge stuff: rehabilitation for sports injuries. Been sidelined by a tweak or a tear? Buddy's got your back with rope routines that heal without the boredom of traditional PT. We're talking smart, progressive jumps that rebuild the body stronger than before. And optimizing body composition? Say goodbye to stubborn fat and hello to that chiseled physique you've been dreaming of. It's not about starving yourself or living on kale shakes; it's about efficient, fun training that torches calories while building muscle. Buddy explains the science without making your eyes glaze over—think practical tips that you can apply today, not later.

Now, here's where it gets really interesting: sample sport-specific programs for over 40 sports! Whether you're a baller dreaming of crossover dribbles that leave defenders in the dust, a soccer star aiming for lightning-fast footwork, or even a golfer perfecting that swing with better balance—there's a tailored plan waiting for you. Tennis? Check. Boxing? Double-check. Heck, even sports like surfing or skiing gets the jump rope love. Imagine customizing your workouts to crush your favorite activity. I've heard of those who practice the wrestling program (nod to Buddy's roots), and their takedowns felt like they were powered by rocket fuel. It's inspiring stuff—makes you feel like you're training alongside pros, even if you're just in your garage with a $10 rope.

Let's keep it real, though. Jump roping isn't all sunshine and double-unders. We all have had our share of failed first attempts that hit harder than a bad first date—tripping over feet, rope slapping the shins like an angry serpent. But that's the beauty of Buddy's system: It's beginner-friendly yet scalable to elite levels. He starts with basics—proper form, rope selection (pro tip: get one that's adjustable, folks)—and builds up to advanced tricks that'll have you feeling like a circus acrobat. And the entertainment factor? Forget monotonous reps; this is playful, rhythmic, almost like dancing with gravity. Crank up some metal or hard rock like The Hu and you'll be swimming in a powerful state of being. Turning sweat into a symphony of destruction (Megadeth anyone?).

What makes this book truly inspiring is how it shifts your mindset. Jump rope isn't just exercise; it's a metaphor for life. Every skip teaches resilience—miss a beat? Jump back in. Build speed and see what your capabilities become. It's accessible anywhere: park, living room, hotel room on a business trip. No fancy gym membership required. Buddy's stories from coaching Olympians will fire you up—tales of athletes overcoming odds, ropes in hand, proving that simplicity breeds supremacy. It's not about becoming an Olympian overnight; it's about elevating your daily life. You'll feel better—energy in the tank and not drained. Look better—lean, mean, and confident. Perform better—in sports, work, life. It's one of the proven paths to peak you.

If you're skeptical, think about this: In a world obsessed with gadgets and gimmicks, jump rope cuts through the noise. It's ancient wisdom meets modern science—used by warriors, boxers, and now you. Buddy Lee isn't selling hype like some people who learned a few "moves" and thinks he's better than guys like Lee; he's delivering results. Over 25 Olympic teams can't be wrong. So, why not give it a whirl? Grab the book today—it's your ticket to next-level training and health. Start with a basic routine: 10 minutes a day, mix in some footwork patterns, and watch the magic unfold. I may join you in that, it has been a while but with Buddy on our side, things can have an impact more than we want to believe.

It's entertaining because it's empowering—turns the mundane into the magnificent. Engaging? Hell yes—Buddy's passion leaps off the page like a perfect crossover run. Inspiring? Absolutely—it reminds us that greatness is just a skip away. Don't just read it; live it. Rope up, level up, and let's conquer together. What's your first jump gonna be? Hit me in the comments, give me your insights.

Lastly, I got a comment recently that was pretty tedious and boring by some Anon that asked "Is jumping rope really necessary"? Here's my take.....

Necessary for what exactly? Be specific. This is where I question people sometimes especially their motives behind comments like this. From my POV, depends on the goals you have and what you want out of it. In truth, it's another tool to add to an arsenal that is old school and has a lot of benefits. I'm not the BIGGEST jump rope fanatic and sure as hell don't need to be on someone's ass if they're not into it, if you want to do it, go kill it and have a book like this on hand; not some offshoot bullshit cookie-cutter types like one I know of and he couldn't shine the boots of any of the greats. If you're not into the rope skipping thing, cool, there are plenty of things you can do to work your agility and conditioning. 

Be amazingly awesome whether you Jump Rope or not. It's not some do or die thing you HAVE to do, it's about benefiting you. Have a blast and like I said, if you WANT to skip rope, make it worthwhile and I'm rooting for your success. There is a 2018 Book from Buddy you can grab as well called 101 Best Jump Rope Workouts: The Ultimate Handbook for the Greatest Exercise on the Planet. Find even more workouts that will turn you into a machine that doesn't know the meaning of the word TIRED!!!

Testing Strength And Resurgence In High Rep Training

 With a few workouts lately at the gym, I'm starting to get a good feel of the place and what I like to do in addition to other aspects of training I do. For the most part, I like to play around with stuff and test some of my strength for the fun of it. I'm not looking to build the type of strength suited to one method or another. More on the lines of using what's possible to carry over to other areas of my journey and whatever comes my way.

My favorites to play with at the gym are the Sandbags, the Infinity Rope and the Barbells. Again, just to feel them out and get a good sweat going. The least of these three is the Bench which is more in tuned to just pure strength. Don't know if I'll hit up over 300 again like I did when I was younger. It's not that important and I can still hit more than my bodyweight for reps for someone who doesn't do that lift consistently. The other two, those are like my bread and butter there. I can do all kinds of stuff with the Sandbag and with the rope, I use it for upper body conditioning.

Today, I tried out a different approach to the Infinity Rope by instead of doing a set for minute or more straight, just did pulls for sets of 25 reps. Mark off the set and get back to it. Wanted to 8 sets but I was feeling great and went for 10. 250 Total Reps. With the Sandbag, just did a pick up and carry for distance back and forth in the room. Did this 10 times which jacked my heart rate up good. Before that, I loosened up doing animal moves, spread eagle splits and other joint loosening & flexibility work. 

The big exercise I ended up having to get a fear over was the Leg Press which I haven't done in ages, the Hack Squat was more recent in comparison. I haven't really done much of that type of training in more than a decade. If I was ever consistent with the Leg Press, it was in my late teens to 20. Worked up from 180-450 for 10 reps each and that was where I started feeling this thing in my mind where if my legs can hold up and the rod and pins can handle the weight. You need to remember that I don't lift very heavy weights for a reason especially with the legs cause of the rod and pins. I got skiddish about going up for one more set so I added another 50 lbs. which hit at 500 lbs on this thing. A part of me wanted to do but I had that governor in my head saying "you're pushing it with those legs". Once I got passed that eerie feeling, I went for it and I managed 5 reps with that 500 lbs. Could I have done more, highly likely cause it wasn't a huge struggle, a small one at that, I was feeling it yes but it wasn't a do or die trying effort. It was more mental and worry about my legs than anything. I'm proud to still be able to pull that off. 

For the most part, 500 lbs on a leg press for most guys in the strength world is like a cakewalk to them, barely even a warm up. I've seen guys press more than 1000 lbs with that but that's where they're far more consistent than I' am. I first did a Leg Press at 15-16 years old and by the time I was 17 I hit 945 for my max and never went past 800 after that. So to go 21-22 years with hardly touching that apparatus and still managing 500 lbs is a win in my book. On Sunday, one of the exercises I went for was the Barbell Shrug which again I have hardly done in more moons than I can count and still was strong enough to do reps with heavy weight. I managed 315 for 4. No straps, no belt, just a t-shirt & shorts and shoes. Just to even pick up and hold it was a small feat for me cause I don't do that stuff. 

Lifting somewhat heavy stuff again at the gym without being consistent with it is awesome at least in my eyes. I'm the guy that does all sorts of bodyweight stuff, isometrics and bands. The only weights per se I really use are hammers, clubs, maces, kettlebells and sandbags. That's it. Most of these never reached 100 lbs. It's little victories that matter and it was cool to do some of those lifts. 

Now, outside of the gym, I have been having a surge of high rep training a lot more consistently in recent months especially with the Dopa Bands as you may have read on the workout circuits I do. This is where I love circuit training where I don't have to focus on one particular exercise and move from one to another in a flow like fashion. Even bodyweight wise I'll do 100 or more push-ups and 200+ squats along with punching, kicking, mountain climbers and such. A couple times I've done 500 Hindu Squat workouts with my deck of cards. 

I have written in the past about not always needing to do crazy high rep training unless you're training for something like in a sport or have a goal to do whatever. In and of itself, high rep work is great but it's not the end-all-be-all of physical training like some who are such fanatics that they'll call you a loser if you don't do that kind of training (in reality, those guys are full of shit). I still believe in not NEEDING but choosing to do that and doing it smart. Not just going all out like a maniac cause it's some kind of requirement you have to do all the time. I do high rep work out of choice and working around what I want to do to build up to certain numbers. Step Ups are always fun for me and I always do a minimum of 500 reps of that exercise; I haven't done them lately cause my mind is occupied on other things but never say never. With circuits, I can do 500-1000 total reps in a session without getting physically drained to the point where I can't move. Circuits give me the opportunities to go longer without tiring out and focus on one exercise at a time instead of just hammering one exercise and be done with it. It's full body conditioning that keeps me active and I'm enjoying the fuck out of it.

 Quite frankly, I'd rather be in the type of shape that lasts rather than having temporary moments of strength. That doesn't mean Temporary strength is a bad thing. Being able to work both is essential to what you can do with your body. Some have more temporary strength than conditioning but the same can be said for the other way around; they don't have a ton of strength but can go. Having both is top tier especially for athletes or even those in later stages of life. Strength comes in many forms whether from a short term or long term point of view but when you have strength that lasts a bit of time and even for a short amount of time, it gives you true perspective on what you may need to do in crucial situations. 

Whatever your goals are, make them worth the effort but also be aware of pushing so hard it can break you; LITERALLY. Injuries are a bitch trust me, been there done that and at this stage of my life, I don't want to so crippled up from training that I can't enjoy other aspects of life. Knew too many guys who have beaten themselves up but have also seen guys that trained with sheer vengeance and still come out unscathed and live life to the fullest for a long fucking time. It's a matter of the choices we make and what we learn to be aware of while finding out what we are capable are. Keep killing it everyone and be amazingly awesome. 

Be sure to use my code POWERANDMIGHT at Dopamineo.com to get 10% OFF your order. Stay fit and be in the best condition possible. 

At Forge Going After The Sandbag

 My wife and I joined a gym down the road from us just before New Years called Forge Fitness. It has that old school gym vibe with plenty of barbells, iron plates, dumbbells up to I think 150 lbs and racks. Still has a few machines and bikes but the rest is more my forte. On another side of the gym there's a gymnastics mat that can also be used to practice wrestling drills and such next to some other machines, kettlebells, a mace, battling rope and sandbags. 

This was our 2nd time there and I wanted to try some stuff with a 100 lb Sandbag. Started out with some Joint Loosening to get myself "warmed up". Did shoulder to shoulder slams for 2 sets alternating each shoulder 5 times. The next exercise I wanted to do was something was a wrestling type drill where I would put the bag in a headlock on the ground and isometrically squeeze, switch to the other side like a sit-out and repeat, kept going until fatigued. Took a breather and then did another set of that. The guy near me was doing some Yoga and boxing drills to warm up and asked if I was a wrestler and as we were going through our own thing, got to talking with him about Catch Wrestling and even showed him a standing Double Wrist Lock from my POV the way it was shown to me. That was pretty fun and kept on doing stuff with the Bag.

Throughout, I also did 4x5 Squats with the Bag since it has been a while since I've done those. Finished off with some Wall Walking into a Bridge. Definitely been some time doing these and it was a bit humbling but I was still able to do them. Did 10 of those and then my girl and I headed back home. Since it has been a while doing exercises like these, I was a little stiff in my lower back so I did some heat and ice just to keep things in check, no pill popping or muscle relaxers and I was fine after 20 minutes of each. Work on some agility later, deep breathing training and maybe some Dopa Training to keep myself moving and loose. 

This gym in particular would be a dinosaur style gym compared to places like Anytime, Planet or even our Rec Center. There's nothing really fancy about this place and it's the type of place meant for powerlifters, old time bodybuilding and regular fitness. In the room with the long stretched Gym mat, it's the type of place where I can bridge, practice drills and play with some cool toys near the barbells and dumbbells. One machine in particular I like is the Infinity Rope, I like that better than pulldowns cause you get more of an upper body workout continually pulling. Did 3 sets of 1 min pulls the first day we went in and that was nasty to me cause I've only done an infinity rope maybe one other time. 

That first day was just figuring the place out...Did Bench Press, Pull-Ups, Rope and Mace Swinging. Even today it was getting a feel for things and doing things again that keep me strong and in good shape. That drill switching to headlock and squeeze the bag was intense and got my heart rate up pretty damn quick. The switching looked more like a side bear crawl to a side out but it's quite anaerobic for sure. I like training like an athlete but I'm not going to push so far that it's going to hurt me. Just do enough to work things effectively and get the fuck out, that's always been my motto in and out of the gym. 

A New Year and new ideas to train that are resourceful and functional. Sticking to basics as much as possible and have fun with what's available. The cost per month is actually pretty reasonable and it's open 24/7 to members. Part of the journey man. Keep killing and be amazingly awesome.   

Keep A Good Head On Your Shoulders And Happy New Year

 A year has gone by and a new one begins. A fresh start for some, for others, it's a continuous grind that never stops. It doesn't matter what your ambitions, goals or resolutions for that matter, what is important to you will come and if you have the will, you'll make it as bad ass as you can. We all have something we want to accomplish but is it realistic and better yet, will it benefit you as an individual? 

There those who will tell you flat out what they're goals are or what they plan on doing. The truth is, talking can be very convincing to another's ear yet where is the heart of the person saying it. I sure as hell have goals in mind but I'm not going to talk about them because most of the time, I'll end up talking myself out of them later so instead I shoot for what I want to do and then talk about it another time. It's a process for me but it's also part of my journey as a person.

I have talked about showing the Neck Flex after doing some workouts with it which I have and filmed a demo......

Obviously it's a demo and not a full workout, I wanted to show the exercises I've been doing and the form of control I'm using to give you an idea of how I work this thing. A big workout for me is doing 2x25 Reps per exercise with the six exercises shown here which is a total of 300 Reps. The other times, I would do a 10-count hold and then a 1-2 count for reps until I reach 10 reps with these with an added exercise of doing circles. 

As you can see, I don't have a small neck and for good reason. Off and on for many, many years I've trained my neck to the point where I've done Bridging Gymnastics where I've fallen back until my head, kick over and back, held the front and back for as long as 3 minutes or longer (My longest in the back bridge is 7 minutes), Wall Walks, Gymnastic Bridge, even bent a 6 inch spike in the back bridge several times, even performed this feat in front of an assembly of kids when I was with Bud Jeffries when he came around here the first couple times. 

As you read in one of the recent posts, I've never worn a harness until this came and even with getting a feel for it, I'm enjoying it cause it's another tool in my arsenal to building a strong body that lasts. It feels great afterwards and it has even helped me sleep a little bit better at night and I'm a night owl. Training the neck is one of the most crucial elements in physical training yet it's one many don't do out of fear when in reality, they're not shown the true aspects of Neck Training that can be tailored to those who aren't wrestlers, fighters or football players.

I don't have any plans at the moment to use weights with this, it's not my style. Doesn't mean I won't try it one day but for now, I have plenty of exercises to choose from that don't include a plate or hooking up to a machine. Using the band even for the majority is more than enough because it's a teacher on how to control your movements. If you jerk your neck the wrong way during training, things can go south. We can't avoid injuries 100% of the time but we can choose to find ways to prevent them as much as possible and that starts with being in control. The reps will come but it's not about how many you can do, it's about making each rep or hold count for something that will lead to greater strength and condition. 

Hold your head up high and make the New Year great for you. Keep at it and if you fall, get your ass back up, it's either going to happen on your own or someone may lend a hand to get you back on your feet. You never know what's on the horizon. Set goals, be amazingly awesome and welcome to 2026.

Training The Neck And Minimizing Injuries As Much As Possible

 I know what it was like having a pencil neck at a time in my life. Before I was a teenager, I was on Ritalin to help keep me focused in school but that also led to not eating a whole lot when I needed to for growth. I was skinny and had a bobble shaped head where my noggin was big compared to my neck and the rest of my body. I joke about that now. After I went off the Ritalin, my appetite shot through the roof but not in a good way. I grew taller of course but I was expanding more than lengthening.

I didn't eat the best foods for a growing boy and by the time I was 13, I was just under 5'5 along with being 180-185 lbs. Not a great weight for a teen that short. Didn't have much muscle to show and even when I started weight training around that time in P.E, I didn't understand how to build muscle and kept doing various activities to get my energy out during recess or after school like Street Baseball, Basketball and other things.

As I got older and experienced things more from a training stand point, my neck was starting to grow out more but not by specifically training for it. The only time I ever trained my neck for anything was when I tried out for wrestling as a senior in high school. We did bridges and all that stuff, what stopped me wrestling wasn't the calisthenics, those were a bitch on their own, I left because I got hurt during a sparring session working on drills where a guy in my weight class landed on my left knee and I damaged my left hand where it had to be wrapped up. It wasn't in the cards for me and I still think about to this day if that hadn't happened. I quit after a few days of tryouts. 

Since that time, I went on to explore aspects of weight training and learn the basics on my own. I was barely coached at all in high school, by 18-19, I was on my own and mimicked the muscle books and the guys in the gym. Still had no clue what training the neck really was and even tried a machine once that had you work your neck but it never felt right to me. 

After the accident and rehabbing, part of the Royal Court I learned along with the Hindu Squats & Hindu Push-Ups was Bridging. I worked it with the other two everyday for a month just feeling out how to do the rocking, the flexibility progressions and holding the positions. I wasn't anywhere near nose to the mat those first few weeks but I kept getting stronger and eventually held my first back bridge, nose to mat, hands folded and feet flat. At first I only used a towel for padding which now that I look back on it, wasn't probably the best idea LOL but I figured out how to get my hands on a mat and made my bridging better. I even worked up to getting my chin down at one point, that was insane for me to pull off.

Of course I did Front Bridges, Wall Walking, built up to a Gymnastic Bridge and then years later was kicking over and back in the Front/Back Bridge thanks to the guidance of Logan Christopher. My neck got crazy strong, thick and kept me from a lot of potential injuries. Think ever since I learned how to bridge and the multiple variations, I've never had a concussion (knock wood). It built my back to where I was building muscle there and eventually it would be the most muscular area of my body. I'll always credit Bridging as my foundation and I'll still bridge from time to time. 

Now in my 40's, training my neck has changed in recent years where even though I can still Bridge, I focused mainly on working my neck in multiple directions through Isometrics & Tension Control during movements while standing from Self Resistance to Mobility Work. I've built a routine I picked up on Matt Furey's Youtube Channel and added a few things to it and this routine has kept my neck thick but flexible. Last time I measured it, it was around 18 inches. 

For years and years I've resisted buying a neck harness because I've always associated those with weights when in reality, you can still work with bands and don't need barbell plates to use it. That's where Mike Bruce comes in. The true KING of Neck Training. If you researched him, you'll know why. I even interviewed him for this blog many moons ago. Nobody knows more about training the neck than this guy. So after years of hesitating, I got his Neck Flex Apparatus that comes with a resistance band. 

Although I've only done 3 workouts with it so far, it's still in a phase of experimenting. I can feel it that's for sure and have a bit of soreness but nothing irritating or anything. I'm learning to control my movements and sticking to 6-8 directional exercises as my foundation. First workout was just getting a feel for it and hit 180 Reps. Next workout, did 2x25 reps for each exercise totaling 300. This morning after my Joint Loosening routine, I worked it similarly to what I do with my Neck Mobility; hold an exercise for a 10 count and then do reps in a 2 count format. It felt really good and loosened up things really well. The band is at about 20 lbs resistance which even for pros that's more than enough, even Mike does things with that Band that are unbelievable.  

It's another tool in the arsenal for building a strong and powerful neck. Now that doesn't mean thickening it to the point where it has Kurt Angle vibes but having a strong and mobile neck is crucial regardless you're an athlete or not. The neck is one of the most neglected group of muscles and people forget what actual Neck Training does. Whether you get a harness with a band or just do Bridges & Self Resistance/Mobility Work, it doesn't matter, what matters is how you are able to work your neck with efficiency and keep it strong so to minimize injuries because let's face it, those who've had concussions know that later in life things can very much go south and not just through physical trauma but what happens with the brain and how it effects personality and function. 

The Neck Flex isn't a NEED unless you're looking to build a thick neck for Combat Sports like Wrestling, Football, Hockey or whatever but it is very much an optional form of training that also expands knowledge on how to train the neck properly and with effectiveness. I didn't get it cause that's all I'm going to do from now on, I have all the other stuff at my disposal, I got it because it doesn't just support my love for strength training and physical culture, it's because I want to work on something that is useful in my own life and be able to maintain levels of strength and condition for many years to come. It's part of my journey and if you want it to be a part of yours as well, fucking go for it. Just be wise and don't go overboard otherwise you won't like what happens. Be resourceful, build knowledge and learn to control your movements using progressive formalities. 

Be amazingly awesome and keep killing it everyone.   

Happy Vs. Satisfied

 Merry Xmas Eve everyone. I trust you're going to have a fun time today with family/friends or happen to be on your own. Get any training in to build up that appetite for later? Here's some things for today's post....

When it comes to building or maintaining a physique, for some it comes easy and they build muscle easier, for others not so much. It may require more time, a different approach to a regimen and it can be daunting when things don't come our way. Trust me, I've had years of being self conscious with my own body. There are bodybuilders, models and some rugged mother fuckers that would make you give up just by the site of them. Even in my early days of training every day, I knew I was rebuilding and getting in good shape but I kept comparing myself to the other guys, even the old timers that I studied. It took time and by the time I was about between 28 and 30, I made the choice to let go of that bullshit.

It's one thing to admire someone and what they accomplished when it comes to building muscle and having solid conditioning, it's another to compare yourself to someone who's either had more experience than you or in the early stages of their fitness journey. You're never going to see the good in what you have done for yourself when you try to be just as good or better than someone else. It's not going to happen. It's like trying to compare George Hackenschmidt to a Ronnie Coleman. They both are iconic in the world of Muscle and both are strong as shit but their strengths are very different. Hack was also a well conditioned athlete that wrestled, lifted, rode bikes on the hills and had a physique that had no equal in his prime. Ronnie was a cartoonish looking Bodybuilder that was the most massive Mr. Olympia that looked like an enhanced version of John Henry with strength even by today's standards in the world of bodybuilding. 

When I stopped comparing myself, I found a new light in what I was able to accomplish from bodyweight training to hammers, sandbags, bands, Isometrics and even barbells and dumbbells. I felt happier, but I wasn't satisfied. Happy vs. Satisfied are two very different aspects. One is an emotion, the other is leading to an outcome. I wanted to continue to see what I can do and how my body would turn out with the way I did things. Always experimenting but have made mistakes and did what I thought was best to correct them. 

A time came where I bit off more than I can chew and had to refocus on rebuilding myself. Limited the amount of training I was doing and used one or two methods to self rehab again. I came back with a vengeance and gears shifted to being leaner, focus on things that matter more than just being physical with my workouts. My physique is far better now than it was a couple years ago and my intentions to work on controlling my movements more than ever was a choice I'm glad I made. I'm happy with what I've done but I'm not satisfied with it. I have talked about me never going to a level of muscle even remotely close to someone like a Sandow or even Bill Pearl, I don't have aspirations to be a model or go after some title in a physique contest. I will never be the strongest, the fastest or the biggest because quite frankly, no matter what I do, there will be someone better than me. What I can choose to do however, is be in better condition than I was yesterday, get leaner but rugged like an old school Full Back and be able to keep up with folks younger than me as best as possible with lesser risks of getting injured. That's more important to me than trying to kill myself or wear myself out to the point I'm no good to anybody. 

I will never be satisfied, my journey is continuous and will always find things to do to better myself. I have succeeded in a lot of ways but I've also failed too and need to take those failures and create something better from them. It's not going to be easy but it is very much going to be interesting. If you're satisfied, you don't have anything left, use that fire in your own journey and find ways to be better little by little each day. Keep killing it and be amazingly awesome. 

The DopamineO Band Broadway Workout

 No this isn't a musical of songs and dances. There is a stage though, it's called the gym or wherever you can hook up the Dopa Band to. This is an inspiration from pro wrestling of a long and forgotten tradition. The Broadway, where a champion was in the main event and matches lasted as long as 60-90 minutes to a draw. These matches go as far back as the 40's up until the early 2000's that evolved into the Ironman Match where a competitor had to get as many "points" as possible within the time limit. Before the days of television when real matches were more common, matches at times lasted for hours. One of the most famous is Ed Lewis & Joe Stecher who went at each other for more than 5 hours. 

 Unlike a match, this was a workout that consisted of a circuit of 5 exercises for 10 reps each (my kind of circuit) and I would do as many rounds as possible within an hour. Here are the exercises:

10 Chest Flys

10 Wave Pulls

10 Uppercut To Squats

10 Alternating Skis

10 Propellers

The first few rounds weren't too difficult but once I started reaching 12-15, things got interesting. I may have gone one round where I did more than 10 reps of the propeller exercise but I kept on going. It got to a point where the knots came undone from the sweat which happens. I did a round or two without having the knots that were used to make handles but gripping it hard enough to remain efficient was tough and my hands kept sliding where the band nearly slipped out of my hands. After those rounds, I moved fast to wipe down the sweat and create new knots in them and tightened them as much as possible so the chances of them slipping out again was very slim. It worked so I was hammering away again. That was probably my longest "rest" since after each round I would mark off the circuit. 

The last few rounds were hard believe me but I still felt like I was in a groove and focused to the point where everything other than the exercises and the marking off went black. It felt like being in a different realm, I swear I thought I was somewhere else and the only thing I noticed was the band and the moves. I barely even remember what songs played on my spotify, that's how far out I was in that workout. The last three rounds, basically felt like a sprint, just going sonic the hedgehog on that fucker and keeping form as best as possible. The last round, I put practically my entire heart and soul into it before the timer went off and finish strong.

At the end, sweat pouring out of me, my durag on the floor cause during one of the rounds towards the end it got knocked off my head but I just didn't stop to care it happened, high as kite, breathing like I went into a battle and seeing how many rounds I got in was just icing on the cake. I managed 29 Rounds in 1 HOUR!!! that's an average of just over 2 minutes per round. I wanted to drop and die right there but I had to get back home somehow and nobody was in there so I don't think they'd want to see some dude lying on the floor in a puddle of his own sweat. I unhooked everything, put them in my little bag, grabbed my keys and walked out of there back to the apartment. 

Saying the shower felt like being in a rainfall in the amazon would be an understatement. Just feeling good all over, no soreness and the surge of positive energy was at peak levels. Can you say dopamine high? No drugs or alcohol, just good old fashioned post workout bliss. 

A workout like this doesn't happen all the time, quite frankly most of the time it rarely goes past 35 minutes and I wanted to challenge myself to see how many rounds I can get in 60 minutes. Safe to say I thought I'd get in at least 25 but I went more than that and I'm happy I did it. This band is a phenomenal tool you can add to your arsenal, it doesn't need to be relied on but it has usefulness that even Olympic Caliber Wrestlers would agree with. These men and women use bands like these to reach peak levels of conditioning that are unbelievable. In the recent Olympics, one woman won gold in Freestyle Wrestling at the age of 21 for the United States in the 68 kg weight class (Amit Elor) and credits Dopamineo as part of her training. Several men have medaled as well in the last three Olympics from various countries. It builds champions and world-class athletes. 

Be amazingly awesome and kill it in your own training with this band. Use my Discount Code POWERANDMIGHT to get 10% OFF your order. 

The Basics For Bodyweight Training In A Circuit

 For years, I've been doing circuits since I first started doing them in the gym as a teenager which that first one ever nearly made me go to the hospital. I was about 19 at the time and experimenting different things I learned in the bodybuilding books I had like Ironman & A Bodybuilding Encyclopedia that featured workouts from the top guys that included Arnold, Lou, Franco, Boyer Coe and others. For real, I tried this circuit of weights and machines and not even halfway in, I was hyperventilating so much I rushed into the bathroom, sat down (which was a really bad idea) and nearly blacked out. For a split moment I thought I was going to die.

Didn't do another circuit after that until I was rehabbing from my accident and learned a few things based on Combat Conditioning from Matt Furey. That was my first taste of circuit training which at the time, wasn't anywhere near the level I can do now but it was an interesting experiment for me and would do it once in a blue moon. 

When I learned about Darebee after years of Bodyweight Training and Conditioning, it lit a spark in me to work on them. Some circuits were easy to get through, others were a bitch and tough as hell (Those Batman & Daredevil Workouts, dear god man). At first, I'd just work into them doing the amount of circuits it tells you what level you're at. Within some time, I wanted to go even further and do 10 Rounds of a circuit and that's where I felt it gave me the best benefit. Not just the amount of rounds but to rest as little as possible if at all. I really wanted to test my conditioning and to keep the timing down. I don't believe I went more than 45 minutes doing these, kept it between 10-30 minutes. 

The one thing I like about circuits is that they test you on the basics. You can do more advanced exercises or whatever reps you want to do per exercise but the basics is where things shine the brightest. The advanced stuff looks cool and they have benefit but in the long run, the basics are what make the difference. Yesterday, I did a bodyweight circuit consisting of Split Lunges, Hindu Squats, Push-Ups & Punches and that was it. 

10 Split Lunges (5 Each Leg)

10 Punches

20 Hindu Squats

10 Punches

5 Push-ups

10 Punches

5 Push-ups

10 Rounds with the only rest in between circuits is marking it off. Total was 100 Split Lunges, 300 Punches, 200 Hindu Squats and 100 Push-ups. Worked up a pretty good sweat. Wasn't too difficult but it wasn't easy to do either. It was great, "warming up" beforehand doing Neck Mobility & Joint Loosening Training. A workout that really kicks off the day and having that surge of strength running all around you. It was basic, simple and can be done anywhere. 

Circuits provide some good testing of mental toughness as well because you're going from one exercise to the next without a break and to stay focused while having the best form possible and learning how to pace yourself. Let the speed come naturally but at the same time, don't be slacking off either.

Come check out Darebee.com and see which workouts would work for you. You can modify them if you wish to make an exercise variation easier or harder. Mainly bodyweight style so many of these can be done anywhere you can do them in. You are your own gym, you are the equipment that has all sorts of things at your disposal. Go kill it and be Amazingly Awesome. 

That HIGH From A 1000 Rep DopamineO Workout

 Sitting here in the office, after a great shower and shave, just wanted to reflect on a workout I did on Tuesday. Brought my Dopa Band to the complex gym, had my watch on and knew what I wanted to do that day. Put on some tunes since nobody was in there and the Xmas music died down a while, put my stopwatch on and hammered out one of my 1000 Rep Circuits.

5 Exercises, 10 Reps Each and a partridge in a pear tree. Things were flowing, sweat was pouring and each song on my playlist was pumping me up like fucking crazy.....

10 Chest Flys

10 Wave Pulls

10 Butterfly Power Squats

10 Curls

10 Propellers

Each round felt greater than the last and although it was just me, the energy was roaring like the crowd in the Silverdome when Hogan slammed Andre at Wrestlemania 3. That surge of power and focus, striking each exercise with fierceness and intensity, that feeling that you can keep going and knowing you have it in you to win the battle of the band. It was like being in a meditative state where everything except the band, the music and you goes black. A universal entity that explodes with strength.

By the end, I completed 20 Rounds in 35:21. The high, that dopamine hit, nothing like it. A challenge worth the reward and a checkmark in the works for continuous conditioning training. The only real rest was marking off the circuit and getting back to it which only takes seconds. Felt invincible, a sense of relaxation yet awareness but overall, it was still that urge to want to keep going. That's the craziness in me. Maybe before the year ends in a couple weeks, I'll go for as many rounds as possible within 45 minutes to an hour.

Conditioning can be done in many ways, from weights to bodyweight, sandbags, hammers and of course bands. There is no superior method, only what gives you the greatest benefit and I believe in doing them all. If the weather was more like California, I'd be out doing these all the damn time. For now in the winter, it's bands, bodyweight and Isometrics (maybe some weights from the complex gym but that's a rare thing). The rest are in storage and they'll be ready for spring and summer. 

This band is nothing short but amazing. I love being able to move with it in so many different formations and it has made some of my other movements better and a bit more springy. I feel explosive and powerful when I use it and I love the circuits and HIIT Workouts I can do. Going for 20-30 minutes is more than enough most of the time and the rest of the day is fair game to either train some more, rest up, go for walks or hikes and just be. 

It's a feeling that's really indescribable, I can give you ideas of what it feels like but until you've done these workouts or using the Band itself for a period of time, it's not something that can easily be said. Has kept me in great shape being at 235 lbs. Always doing what I can to train my physique but for a recent photo (the only thing fake in this pic is the background, that's all me), not too shabby. Abs are coming in a bit better don't you think? 

One of the best exercises with this thing is the Propeller which anyone with this band (in good health of course) should learn to master. It hits many muscles especially the Core. Even after doing this exercise thousands of times, I'm still figuring out ways to make it better for me. It's usually the last exercise I do in my circuit training and I'll do a total of 100-200+ reps in these workouts. Rotate, Twist, Bend and Pull. Conditioning your body in a fun but unorthodox manner. Way better than any sit-up in my opinion and works well for combat sports including Wrestling, Judo, Sambo & Boxing. 

Be amazingly awesome and get your hands on one of these bad boys. Get it at Dopamineo.com and use my discount code: POWERANDMIGHT to get 10% OFF your order.