Bud is a very, very strong man by anyone's standard of measurement and his straight forward, honestly stated, simply put philosophies and training methods are given to the viewer/reader as if he had invited you into his office or living room.

Imagine a conversation where all of your many questions about squatting were answered and done so by a man who obviously knows how to squat! This is a home made, non professional tape, a good quality one by the way, with no attempt at pretension, slickness, or hucksterism. Bud tells you what he did, what he does, what he thinks will help you, and why. I'm sure he spent quite a bit of time considering his words and angles of demonstration but there is something very unrehearsed about the entire presentation which makes everything he says ring true. He makes no excuses for not following anyone else's thoughts, or programs; he gives full credit to those who have given him training ideas that he has adapted to his own needs; he is a monster of a man who is obviously happy about his training activities and wants you to share in them.

There is much of value, especially from the perspective of receiving inspiration. When someone is truly good at what they do and enthusiastic about it, and then you witness tape of them moving a lot of weight around, at least for me and my youngest son, it really fired us up about our own training.

Thanks so much for all you did for me Wed & Thurs. I am so sore this morning its not even funny, but hey, its a good kind of pain. Your knowledge of weight lifting combined with combat conditioning is just what i was looking for. I learned more from you in two workouts than I did in all the books and so called "gurus" that I have come into contact with in the last two years. Again, thanks so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to work with me and for passing on your knowledge and experience.

Thanks,

Rob Gorges
Ontario, Canada

I feel more relaxed and not so burnt out. I've taken Heather's advice on my supplements and feel terrific.

I've watched your video and read the book many times and I'm speechless. I've learned more about squats than I ever imagined. Your dedication and knowledge seem endless and I'm sure this video just captured a mere fraction of things to come.

Thanks for everything,

Grant Shelley
NHB Fighter - LA, California

Let me say that you are one STRONG man. The video was outstanding and then some. Your knowledge of squatting is off the charts. Even though I have been lifting for 35 years now, you taught me some new tricks. Although at 55 years of age, I don't plan on squatting 900 lbs. anytime soon, but will nevertheless apply some of your ideas into my training.

I would and will recommend your tapes and books to any and all interested athletes. Our athletes at Jesuit High School will be using quite a few of your training methods.

Congratulations on your products, truly remarkable. I have always told my football players that the king of exercises was the "squat", after I show them your video, the new question in the weight room will not be "How much do you bench?" but rather "How much do you squat?"

God Bless,

Coach Joe Ross
Jesuit High School - Tampa, FL

I just wanted to make the general observation of the "Reality of Bud", in terms of what I consider the marks of a "real" and "natural" lifter.

Bud appears to be the essence of the "natural" pure lifter. I mean natural in every sense of the word. From genetics on to his status on anabolics.

He appears to be, from a physical standpoint, what a genetically "big guy" who strives to carry as much muscular bulk as possible (within the realms of not inhibiting his ability to perform in martial arts or strong man contests) without using steroids "should" look like, and "should" lift like.

He carries 300 odd pounds well, but without the inflated and bloated appearance of a steroid user. He carries bodyfat, but not as much as you might think at first glance, but lots more than a diuretic and insulin abuser would. His lifts are astronmical to most of us, but are "real enough" at his size and ability for me to at least think I see "those are big lifts, but not steroid inflated" numbers.

Take a long look guys. Bud's only come around once in a blue moon. Just like I got the phenomenal "handsome genes" and "lover genes" that are so rare, Bud has been blessed not only with those "big man" genes, but developed the drive and focus (which isn't genetic) to push them to the limits. Many guys with his potential have sat on the sidelines and did nothing in life.

Jay Trigg
Owner, Operator of Garage Gym Iron Page & Forum

Bud Jeffries has completed an Instructional Video and Book by the above name. Flamingo's BEWARE! (flamingo's are Buff Boys that don't do leg work) This is about Squats and all of the variations and assistance movements to help you succeed in getting a Big One. Bud also gives you some insight into the world of the Strongman and how one prepares for the rigors of arguably the toughest of all Strength Sports.

The tape captures Bud in some of the heaviest squats I have seen. Over 900 pounds from a dead stop in a rack to a 1500 pound Quarter Squat. These feats are covered in the book with pictures also. This is for novices as well as advanced strength trainees. I don't think you can ever stop learning and this Book and Tape showed me some things I had not considered. (I have been training over 40 years) He has a convincing way of talking about singles (not the bar scene but when your standing under a swaying barbell)

Bud is about Strength, the way it was done long before spandex or designer gym clothes. You won't (I hope) see Bud all greased up wearing a thong at the beach. He's much to busy competing in Strong Man Contests, Highland games, Cumberland Wrestling, and giving Strength Exhibitions. How was he able to achieve such strength? I'm sure his Parent's and their gene pool had something to do with it but Bud trains hard in the "Old Fashioned Way." He explains why he does what he does in clear language of someone who cares. His humor shows in the writing as well as some unscripted segments of the tape.

I found the tape and book easy to follow and very interesting! And it's obvious Bud knows what he's talking about. He also follows NOW LISTEN UP a High Intensity approach to his workouts. He explains his take on High Intensity Training. He uses Barbells, Stones, Logs, Yokes (not the egg kind) and Barrels. He pulls a school bus in the video front and backwards several times. He also pulls it hand over hand! He covers Flexibility Training and he can do a FULL front split. In the book he talks about Technique, Routines, Sets- reps and Volume, Strength Endurance, Speed, Size, Mentality, Structural balance, Attitude, Correcting Problems, Walking/running with weights, Pulling, Progressive distance training, The squat drill, and he gives several Training Routines. He also lists his Personal Bests. He covers the latest topic, Body Weight Training.

If you like to read about Strength you'll get real enjoyment out of this book! It's a must for Strength History Buffs. The Video is one of those that you just smile and shake your head at. He is one Strong Mother! I met Paul Anderson a couple of times and Bud puts me in mind of Paul. Big and easy going with very little if any ego showing. Do yourself a favor and consider this set!

Congratulations on the superb products you have just released. To all those out there reading this, if you want to learn how to incorporate the "king of all exercises" (the squat) into your program then buy the book. but if you really want to see how to perform the squat correctly, if you want to be motivated to "gut it out" when the weight gets tough, if you want to pack on muscle and create strength that has real world applications then buy the book and video. The combination of the two are an excellent addition to any serious weightlifter's library.

Again, Bud you have done an excellent job in filtering your knowledge and techniques into a form that is easily incorporated into both the beginner's program and also one that will have the experienced lifter checking his form and adding weight to the bar rapidly.

Rob Wegner

Just writing to let you know how much I enjoy the Twisted book. This morning myself and the 2 highschool guys I train for wrestling did a 500 rep leg workout consisting of h.squats, lateral squats w/ a jump at every tenth rep, power jump squats, box squats while pressing a 45 pound weight, and partial barbell squats w/ slightly more than our body weight.

WOW!

All of us weigh about 140 and we did 100 reps of each. It took us 30 minutes. 1 of the guys is the 1 ranked kid in Oregon and also nationally ranked. I believe, barring injury, he'll be a future collegiate all american.

Thanks again,