Convict Conditioning
Convict Conditioning
Paul Wade
Naval Ravikant
Bought the book, will try it. - Naval Ravikant
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Convict Conditioning

Convict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength

Paul Wade
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Paul Wade
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In the unforgiving corridors of America's maximum security prisons, where survival hinges on raw strength and sheer will, "Convict Conditioning" emerges as a testament to the indomitable power of the human spirit and body. Authored by Paul Wade, a man who transformed from a frail inmate into one of the most formidable figures behind bars, this book is more than just a fitness manual—it's a journey through the crucible of adversity, where the only way out is through cultivating an unparalleled degree of strength and toughness. Wade's narrative is not just about physical transformation but a call to rediscover the ancient, almost forgotten art of building real, functional strength through the mastery of one's own body weight. With "Convict Conditioning," Wade offers a comprehensive guide that promises to turn the reader from a novice to a powerhouse through progressive calisthenics. The book lays out a path of six fundamental pillars of strength—pushups, squats, pullups, leg raises, bridges, and handstand pushups—each designed to be approached at one's own pace, ensuring a journey devoid of shortcuts but filled with genuine, measurable gains. It's an invitation to step away from the conventional gym culture, to strip fitness down to its rawest components, and to build a physique that's not just for show but for practical, life-saving strength. Wade's method, honed through years of trial and error behind bars, is a beacon for anyone seeking not just to improve their physical condition, but to forge a resilience and power that could very well save their life.

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Released
2010
1 Feb
Length
320
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Bought the book, will try it. - Naval Ravikant
The average gym junkie today is all about appearance, not ability. Flash, not function. These men may have big, artificially pumped up limbs, but all that the size is in the muscle tissue; theirtendons and joints are weak . Ask the average muscleman to do a deep one-leg squat-ass-to-floor-style-and his knee ligaments would probably snap in two. What strength most bodybuilders do have, they cannot use in a coordinated way; if you asked them to walk on their hands they'd fall flat on their faces.
— Paul Wade, Convict Conditioning

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