Love the collection of literature man! An excellent review on the Convict Conditioning book as well. I have a pdf version but would certainly be purchasing a hard copy soon.
Thanks for making this video, it was a big decision to buy this book. And man, I'm glad I did. It is seriously 300 pages of pure entertainment and workouts. I honestly have not found any problems with this book. If you were skeptical about it, take it from me. This book is the real deal.
When I was reading this book something just felt off about the prison aspect but like people have been saying who cares? You don't watch American history x and when your done throw it out cus it isn't a real story. This book speaks to me not on a prison level but in the fact that the info really makes sense to me! I'm trying this for a year to prove it one way or another but I'm 90% sure it's gonna work
I DONT GIVE A S... IF HE IS A REAL PERSON OR MADE UP, I DONT CARE. I KNOW ONLY THAT I WEIGHT 220 LBS AND AM 193 CM TALL PERSON DOING PLANCHE FOR 6 SECONDS AFTER WEEK OF FALLOWING THE ONLY 2 OF 6 PRINCIPLES IN THE BOOK!!!!!
I disagree. The disclaimer and Dragondoor lead people to believe the book is truthful, but the names and places are changed to protect the writer. The book is good, but not amazing. The book shouldn't cost $40. Some progressions are nonsense. He's claims to have done 12 OAPU's freestanding. Also claims to have placed 3rd in a powerlifting meet without actually practicing the lifts. That's a load of crap! It's a good book without the fake prison stories.
@jsagers2008 if you think about it a lot of the old time strongman used mainly body weight training in addition to manual labor yet were freakishly strong so id say it is entirely possible . Mind you he also says it was a prison powerlifting meet . not to discredit the quality of his opponents but id say its possible
@jdcujo I agree they did a lot of bodyweight movements, but they were supplemental. Not the entire focus of strongman training. Powerlifting is pretty specific. It would be very rare even at a prison meet to place 3rd. He said he never practiced weightlifting and placed. I don't know of anyone who has done that. Your body can only adapt to what it trains for. Although I think the stories are fake, it's a decent book. I like his focus on training movement.
I'd like to try doing a full-body bodyweight routine, but I'm not sure how many SETS I should do for each exercise, and how often I should do the workout...Every Day? Every other day (48 hrs)? Every two days (72 hrs)? I understand I'm supposed to rest but not sure how long. Please Advise...Thanks!
paul wade isnt fake, there is a detailed thread about a guy who was friends with him throughout highschool and kept in touch somewhere on a forum.. looks extremely legit.
there's some good shit in there and it leads to decent gains, in strength and appearance.
it could be about a fuckin space dragon who went to prison on planet x, as long as it shows me step by step progression and how to increase strength and all that, I don't care.
I gained 15 pound of lean muscle mass (per caliper readings) over the past several months so far using this book without touching a single weight, you will notice the gains more as the exercises become more advanced.
Yeah. Q did not work one detail inside the CC context. Q literally has not lasted a minute Inside. Thanks for adding several practical bodyweight workouts from prison, Zach, those partner lifts. One thing I like about CC is building connective tissue. I can still hang one arm long enough to eat a banana. Zach here can fill in CC method with detail on form not to get chronic over-use probs. John DuCane edits Pavel material. CC model you can watch videos of on a DC gym website. One-arm/leg common
i love convict conditioning. i read the book and constantly refer back to it. i do one handed push ups.. 10 each arm. assisted one handed handstand push ups, one handed pull ups... just cant get enough information
The training section in that book is very good, despite I don't agree with some progress steps e. g. step 1 @ the Pull ups is almost ridiculously but if you look at step 2 it is very likely to screw up there. I can do >10 Pull ups in good form @205 lbs bw but horizontal pulls with a pause at the top and a progression standard of 3*30 is pretty heavy for step 2.
And you should overread all of this free weights/weightlifting bashing stuff.
@TylerDurden87 I agree about pullup step 2.. I've just completed the beginner step 2 of 10 reps but I can't see myself pulling off sets of 20 by next week. Still love the book though.
inspiring video, I started flipping through the book and using it. very logical, allows you to go at your own pace and start at whatever level you're at. I'm sticking with this one.
and I could give two hoots if the whole convict setting is fake or not, the author is just trying to give his program some context, making for an enjoyable read.
I'm going to get my dad and brother to follow the program as well.
I was the model for Convict Conditioning. I never met Paul face to face, but I'd be surprised to hear that he's not a real person. I corresponded back and forth with him in countless emails (as recent as this past week).
Do I think it was someone from DragonDoor contacting me as "Paul Wade"? Sure, anything could be possible, but it's not very likely.
If you want to doubt his own physical claims, go ahead. There's no video evidence. But listen to Zach and see that there's good info in there.
@BeastSkills Thanks, Jim. I'm following your videos. Keep working up.
I used to train with Greg and Jeff Lowe. My bro knew Bob Grant and he was surprised at what Greg could do. I love the way Zach is a scholar collecting books to document what the old guys were doing. An idea in Convict Conditioning is that progressive calisthenics was driven back into sanctuary in prison. As climbers we climbed sideways on buildings, a bit of trees in a rope-like way, pistols, p-ups, 5 sets fingertip pullups.
I used some of the the progressions in CC to help my sons improve their conditioning for Judo. After a year of it they are the strongest in their club. It's not the be all and end all but it's a great book to help anyone get started with bodyweight training.
Of course the back story is fiction but it doesn't matter if you take it for what it is, Anyone wanting a real convict's take on training should get 'Solitary Fitness' by Charlie Bronson.
Good video, I agree. I have the book and it's a really great book. This Paul Wade character is not a real person but the info is really good anyway so it doesn't really matter. The only thing i would say is some of the guys he talks about (Past greats) he says they didn't use weights or they built themselves primarily on calisthenics which in some cases is not true.
Love the collection of literature man! An excellent review on the Convict Conditioning book as well. I have a pdf version but would certainly be purchasing a hard copy soon.
RoscoeStar 2 weeks ago
Thanks for making this video, it was a big decision to buy this book. And man, I'm glad I did. It is seriously 300 pages of pure entertainment and workouts. I honestly have not found any problems with this book. If you were skeptical about it, take it from me. This book is the real deal.
JamesHowe1006 3 weeks ago
When I was reading this book something just felt off about the prison aspect but like people have been saying who cares? You don't watch American history x and when your done throw it out cus it isn't a real story. This book speaks to me not on a prison level but in the fact that the info really makes sense to me! I'm trying this for a year to prove it one way or another but I'm 90% sure it's gonna work
nis3r 1 month ago
Good book, but over priced in my opinion. Still, it started me off on handstand push ups, which are awesome!!
malsahth 1 month ago
I DONT GIVE A S... IF HE IS A REAL PERSON OR MADE UP, I DONT CARE. I KNOW ONLY THAT I WEIGHT 220 LBS AND AM 193 CM TALL PERSON DOING PLANCHE FOR 6 SECONDS AFTER WEEK OF FALLOWING THE ONLY 2 OF 6 PRINCIPLES IN THE BOOK!!!!!
barfly38111 1 month ago
I disagree. The disclaimer and Dragondoor lead people to believe the book is truthful, but the names and places are changed to protect the writer. The book is good, but not amazing. The book shouldn't cost $40. Some progressions are nonsense. He's claims to have done 12 OAPU's freestanding. Also claims to have placed 3rd in a powerlifting meet without actually practicing the lifts. That's a load of crap! It's a good book without the fake prison stories.
jsagers2008 2 months ago
@jsagers2008 if you think about it a lot of the old time strongman used mainly body weight training in addition to manual labor yet were freakishly strong so id say it is entirely possible . Mind you he also says it was a prison powerlifting meet . not to discredit the quality of his opponents but id say its possible
jdcujo 3 weeks ago
@jdcujo I agree they did a lot of bodyweight movements, but they were supplemental. Not the entire focus of strongman training. Powerlifting is pretty specific. It would be very rare even at a prison meet to place 3rd. He said he never practiced weightlifting and placed. I don't know of anyone who has done that. Your body can only adapt to what it trains for. Although I think the stories are fake, it's a decent book. I like his focus on training movement.
jsagers2008 2 weeks ago
I'd like to try doing a full-body bodyweight routine, but I'm not sure how many SETS I should do for each exercise, and how often I should do the workout...Every Day? Every other day (48 hrs)? Every two days (72 hrs)? I understand I'm supposed to rest but not sure how long. Please Advise...Thanks!
jarden69 3 months ago
@jarden69 since i love training, i do three "serious" workouts. sets depends on your current level.
MrTomas112 2 months ago
@jarden69 try convict conditioning the first has the set rep break down right in it and how many days a week to do it
jdcujo 3 weeks ago
anyone notice the CoC gripper on his desk?
LloydBarrywebdesign 3 months ago
who cares if paul wade is fake..this book is as real as it gets.
crimen 4 months ago
paul wade isnt fake, there is a detailed thread about a guy who was friends with him throughout highschool and kept in touch somewhere on a forum.. looks extremely legit.
MDCCCXCIV 4 months ago
who gives a shit if the guy's fake?
there's some good shit in there and it leads to decent gains, in strength and appearance.
it could be about a fuckin space dragon who went to prison on planet x, as long as it shows me step by step progression and how to increase strength and all that, I don't care.
thejesinator 5 months ago 7
I gained 15 pound of lean muscle mass (per caliper readings) over the past several months so far using this book without touching a single weight, you will notice the gains more as the exercises become more advanced.
elnino559 5 months ago
Thanks a lot for the info. You really stuck to the serious issues and not the ones that are often the subjects of pointless debates.
DcTrini 6 months ago
convict conditioning kicks ass!
thefallguy1986 6 months ago
I have never heard of you before, but in the Hungarian version they included your review, so here is my insta-subscribe.
Greathoof 7 months ago
Yeah. Q did not work one detail inside the CC context. Q literally has not lasted a minute Inside. Thanks for adding several practical bodyweight workouts from prison, Zach, those partner lifts. One thing I like about CC is building connective tissue. I can still hang one arm long enough to eat a banana. Zach here can fill in CC method with detail on form not to get chronic over-use probs. John DuCane edits Pavel material. CC model you can watch videos of on a DC gym website. One-arm/leg common
recbo 7 months ago
I AM INTERESTED IN THE VIDEOS YOU MENTIONED ABOUT YOUR TRIP TO JERSEY STATE PRISON, BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THEM. ANY HELP?
flicks4days 8 months ago 11
@flicks4days i cant find that video either, you didnt happen to have any luck did you?
massivemmafan 1 month ago
i love convict conditioning. i read the book and constantly refer back to it. i do one handed push ups.. 10 each arm. assisted one handed handstand push ups, one handed pull ups... just cant get enough information
the3xr 9 months ago
@the3xr No, you don't!
StainlessScience 8 months ago
The training section in that book is very good, despite I don't agree with some progress steps e. g. step 1 @ the Pull ups is almost ridiculously but if you look at step 2 it is very likely to screw up there. I can do >10 Pull ups in good form @205 lbs bw but horizontal pulls with a pause at the top and a progression standard of 3*30 is pretty heavy for step 2.
And you should overread all of this free weights/weightlifting bashing stuff.
But in the end it is still a very good book.
TylerDurden87 9 months ago
@TylerDurden87 I agree about pullup step 2.. I've just completed the beginner step 2 of 10 reps but I can't see myself pulling off sets of 20 by next week. Still love the book though.
DaveJales 1 month ago
inspiring video, I started flipping through the book and using it. very logical, allows you to go at your own pace and start at whatever level you're at. I'm sticking with this one.
and I could give two hoots if the whole convict setting is fake or not, the author is just trying to give his program some context, making for an enjoyable read.
I'm going to get my dad and brother to follow the program as well.
elnino559 9 months ago
I was the model for Convict Conditioning. I never met Paul face to face, but I'd be surprised to hear that he's not a real person. I corresponded back and forth with him in countless emails (as recent as this past week).
Do I think it was someone from DragonDoor contacting me as "Paul Wade"? Sure, anything could be possible, but it's not very likely.
If you want to doubt his own physical claims, go ahead. There's no video evidence. But listen to Zach and see that there's good info in there.
BeastSkills 9 months ago 36
@BeastSkills Thanks, Jim. I'm following your videos. Keep working up.
I used to train with Greg and Jeff Lowe. My bro knew Bob Grant and he was surprised at what Greg could do. I love the way Zach is a scholar collecting books to document what the old guys were doing. An idea in Convict Conditioning is that progressive calisthenics was driven back into sanctuary in prison. As climbers we climbed sideways on buildings, a bit of trees in a rope-like way, pistols, p-ups, 5 sets fingertip pullups.
recbo 4 months ago
"Ghetto" can't be all arms. Con Con has more and I expect a lot of fullbody bodyweight is in Zach's new series coming out now.
recbo 4 months ago
Righteous.
I used some of the the progressions in CC to help my sons improve their conditioning for Judo. After a year of it they are the strongest in their club. It's not the be all and end all but it's a great book to help anyone get started with bodyweight training.
Of course the back story is fiction but it doesn't matter if you take it for what it is, Anyone wanting a real convict's take on training should get 'Solitary Fitness' by Charlie Bronson.
rippedtothebone66 9 months ago
GREAT VIDEO
da1sinister1 9 months ago
Good video, I agree. I have the book and it's a really great book. This Paul Wade character is not a real person but the info is really good anyway so it doesn't really matter. The only thing i would say is some of the guys he talks about (Past greats) he says they didn't use weights or they built themselves primarily on calisthenics which in some cases is not true.
unlockthepower 9 months ago
hey zac, hate to bug you but could you post the link to your blog so i can check out some of the other videos you mention in the post?
darkcrayz 9 months ago
t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_investigative/training_behind_bars_i&cr=
birdistheword84 9 months ago
Dat's the facts, Zach!
Dragon Door is full of hype, but they also produce results.
grindercap 9 months ago
sweeet
iwanttofight69 9 months ago
Knowledge is power
balrajbigbad 9 months ago