In keeping with the principles set out in our book, “Twisted Conditioning,” the Alternative Conditioning series will cover all of those cool little gadgets and old style training implements that fall somewhere between the hardcore barbell exercises and bodyweight exercises that we use for strength and conditioning. Some old, some new, some totally unique. This will be the most complete reference set we know of for these unique training tools.

Indian Clubs

Swinging clubs for war and exercise is one of the oldest forms of training known to man. Well here’s our take on this ancient conditioning exercise. It’s great for building massive stamina and strength especially in the hands, wrists, shoulders and waist. We’ll show and demonstrate several types of short club or hammer as well as over 100 different exercises that can be done with them. Don’t think these are just for light work. The old time warriors built some serious, and lasting strength. You can too. Don’t miss out! Click here for more details on Indian Clubs…

Hammers & Maces

This training was a favorite of the old time fighters as well as the ancient warriors. This tape is dedicated to building strength through swinging sledgehammers, long clubs or maces. Excellent for building striking and throwing power for martial arts as well as brutal work on the abs and total body conditioning. We’ll show different sledgehammer swinging exercises as well as some traditional exercises for the mace and heavier shovel type exercises using a loading bar. All in all you’ll be given over 90 exercises with these great implements! Great for building grip and total body strength, coordination and speed. Use this ancient training to build new strength. Click here for more details on Hammers & Maces…

Power Jumper

Well here’s our video on the long cable set put out by LifeLine called the Power Jumper. It’s originally intended for adding that unique rubber resistance to squats and jumping exercises, but its a powerful tool that’s extremely versatile. Don’t like doing high rep Hindu squats? Grab one of these and see how many you can rep out! Use it to add resistance for Hindu Push ups, as well as a variety of ab, back, neck and pulling exercises. More than 110 exercises demonstrated. Nope, that’s not a typo, ONE HUNDRED TEN exercises packed onto this video. Exercises to strengthen the whole body and get a fun, energizing workout with this unique tool and learn how to do it with this video. Click here for more details on the Power Jumper…

Iso Ring

This is an exciting new, totally unique product that we’ve never seen anywhere else. It’s from an idea of Matt Furey’s and it’s meant to bridge the gap in strength training and chest expanders. It allows you to effectively do isometric strength training in nearly any position. It was originally intended for grapplers, but is great for all martial artists and strength devotees. Who’d have thought one little rubber ring could be so versatile. Great for working the hands, shoulders, arms, even the legs and great for partner resisted exercise. Be the first to pick up your copy of this unique video! Click here for more details on the Iso Ring…

Cables

The good ol’ chest expander has been brought into the 21st century by LifeLine Products. But whether you use the old style springs, or the new style rubber resistance, this is a serious training tool that will get to muscles that no other lift or exercise can reach. It gives you a ferocious strength and unparalleled pump. Whether you’re training for martial arts for grappling or for pure physical development this is one of the great secrets of the old timers that we’ve just recently rediscovered. More than 75 exercises demonstrated and discussed. Click here for more details on Cables…