Strength Rules: How to Get Stronger Than Almost Anyone--And The Proven Plan to Make It Real

by Danny Kavadlo, Dan John (Foreword)

How to Be Tough As Nails--Whatever You Do, Wherever You Go, Whenever You Need It. Want to get classically strong--in every dimension of your life--gut, heart and mind…? In other words, do you want to More than just gym-strong? More than just functionally strong? More than just sport-specifically strong? Do you demand instead to Tensile Strong? Versatile Strong? Pound-for-Pound Strong? The Ultimate Physical Dynamo? A Mental Powerhouse? Then welcome to Danny’s World… the world of Strength Rules--where you can stand tall on a rock-solid foundation of classic strength principles…Arm-in-arm with a world leader in the modern calisthenics movement…Then… with Danny as your constant guide, grow taller and ever-stronger--in all aspects of your life and being--with a Master Blueprint of progressive calisthenic training where the sky’s the limit on your possible progress…Do Danny’s classical Strength Rules--and, for sure, you can own the keys to the strength kingdom…“I have been waiting for a book to be written on strength training that I can recommend to all of my patients, and Danny Kavadlo has delivered with Strength Rules. Danny has written a stripped down approach to strength that is accessible to everyone. He has distilled his wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching and bodyweight strength training into a program that is cohesive, scalable, and instantly applicable to all comers. He has also added a rock solid approach to nutrition and ample doses of inspirational story telling and philosophy, resulting in the gem that is Strength Rules. I dare anyone to read this book and still give me an excuse why they can’t strengthen their body and improve their health. No excuses. Get the book and get to work!”--DR. CHRISTOPHER HARDY, author of Strong Medicine “Strength Rules is one of the finest books on strength I've ever read. No ifs, ands or buts. Not just ‘bodyweight strength’--strength, period. If you want to learn how to unleash ferocious strength and power while also improving your health and ridding yourself of extra fat and joint pain, THIS is the book you need to own. If you are a bodyweight master, this is the bible you will want to go back to again and again, to keep you on the straight and narrow. If you are raw beginner--then get this book right now, follow the rules, and save yourself years of wasted effort! Strength Rules is as good as it gets!--PAUL WADE, author of Convict ConditioningAlmost every strength exercise comes down to the basics. Essentially, Squat, Push and Pull. These three broad, essential movements are the granddaddies of ‘em all. Throw in some Flexion, Transverse Bends and Extension, and you’ve got yourself the tools for a lifetime of full body strength training. That’s why the exercises contained in Strength Rules are divided into these few, broad categories. Everything else is a variation. There is no reason to overcomplicate it.The Strength Rules mission is to help anybody and everybody get in the best shape of their lives Strength Rules lays out the truth clearly and succinctly, giving you the tools you need to grow stronger and persevere in this mad world—with your head held high and your body lean and powerful…The exercise portion of Strength Rules (titled ACTIONS) is split into three Basic Training (Starting Out), Beast Mode (Classic Strength) and Like A Boss (Advanced Moves). Naturally, not everyone will fall 100% into one of these groups for all exercises in all categories and that’s fine. “Strength Rules by Danny Kavadlo is so good you can’t ignore it. It’s minimalistic. It’s low tech. It’s simple. It’s right.

Genres: Fitness, Nonfiction

381 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2015

Reviews

[Jerry]

First book about Calisthenics I actually finished reading, despite doing the sport for well over a decade alongside my brother.

I gained a few new insights, so it was a GoodRead

[Dave Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book

Nearly half is about what's in your head and what you put in your stomach. Something worth thinking about. Never think that you outgrow the basics. Nice lowest to highest versions of those basics when it comes to body weight exercise, complete with routines. Good balance, something usable by all. Very quotable too.

[Ilva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivē un ievesmo! Tieši tas, ko es tik ilgi biju meklējusi.

[Fathy Sroor · Rating 1 out of 5]

Paul Wade's"Convict conditioning" is a way more comprehensive & makes it easier & clearer.

[Jose Calvo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and practical.

Excellent book. I recommended. Easy language and very useful information. Excercices you do nota need equipment to performance. I recommended.

[Darrell W. Riley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

Good book very informative and inspiring, a lot of things I can for my fitness journey, thanks for sharing knowledge and experience

[Russ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I travel often for business and most business hotels have lousy fitness centers. I was looking for a book that provided a solid and sound bodyweight only exercise regimen. This book exceeded my expectations for great bodyweight exercises. The first half is the author's personal philosophy about living including nutrition, exercise and outlook. It's still a good read even if you only want some great workout ideas. The last half is all exercise with beginner, intermediate and advanced exercises and workouts. There are great ideas for all levels. For someone who lives out of a suitcase in Holiday Inns, it is a great reference book for getting and staying fit.

[Callum Harries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure excellence

I absolutely love this book. I have never read something that so fully encompasses everything I believe about what it means to be strong. Read this for the excellent training advice. Read it because Danny's style is a joy to experience. But most of all read it for hands down the most level headed and achievable life lesson you're likely to get.

[Ramón Nogueras Pérez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Si no has leído un libro sobre calistenia, este libro puede resultarte muy útil. Si ya has leído algún otro, o ya practicas, igualmente te ofrece un programa interesante de ejercicios. No le doy más estrellas porque la mitad o así del texto son pajas mentales motivacionales del autor, que se podría haber ahorrado, la verdad.

Un libro correcto, y una buena introducción al tema en cuestión.

[Mat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lacking

There is nothing new here. I saw enough shirtless photos of this guy being a badass after page 5 (it doesn't stop). I'd like my money back.

[Jeff Pullinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Solid advice. Concise. If you followed this advice you'd get very strong. I haven't.