Product Reviews

In these days of armchair strongmen and strength coaches my buddy the Machine is a breath of fresh air. There is far too much advice on the internet based on research by guys who are more familiar with a lab coat than a barbell, guys who are not and have never been strong.  The Machine [...]

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TNT-2 now available for digital download.

by admin on April 20, 2012

http://www.mikethemachine.com/store/tnt2-digital-download/

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Awesome review from Mr.Keg Conditioning Dave

by admin on December 20, 2011

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXAeCCcLBiQ&w=560&h=315] To learn more about Dave’s crazy training be sure to go to www.kegconditioning.com

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Total Gym XLS

by admin on December 8, 2011

Total Gym makes three tiers of home gyms: the 2000 model, 3000 model, and the Total Gym XLS. I like the XLS model for many reasons, one main reason is the many different upgrades it offers: Increased weight capacity Upgraded pulley and cable system Upgraded handles Upgrades squat stand Longer warranty on parts Several accessories [...]

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Total Gym Review

by admin on September 21, 2011

A Total Gym Review from the perspective of a pro strongman & strength coach I got my first introduction with a Total Gym in 2001 at a mall in Natick, Ma. Since that time I am now a lifetime user of this incredible piece of equipment. I had seen the advertisements on the television many [...]

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Listen up guys, what better to have in a strongman’s gym bag than a steel shop that will build what you want? I have been blessed to have this very thing here in Somerset KY. The company’s name is Somerset Steel, the owner is one of my clients and dear friends, Mr. Doug Turpin. The [...]

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I got my hands on a copy of Bud Jeffries new book about how he lost over 100#. The book is called I will be Iron and in my opinion is one of Bud’s best works. This book gives a detailed account on how Bud transformed his body from a Powerful Mass monster to a [...]

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Mike, I really liked your Chin Up DVD! I think you cover it all in a very knowledgeable, professional way and with a good sense of humour. Personally I have never tried ab straps or pulling from a seated position – very interesting. You mention the variation, with one hand on the towel and the [...]

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Get yours today at www.mikethemachine.com

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14 weeks ago I decided to try the deadlift program that strongmanmikebruce put up on the forum. Basically, you start out with a light weight doing 4 sets of 12. You do this once a week for 4 weeks, adding 5-10 pounds a week. Then you do 4×8, same idea for 4 weeks. Then 4×6 [...]

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