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XL 50-Pound Bulgarian Training Bags
Made of the same high-quality leather and durable stitching that all of the other
sized Bulgarian Bags have, the new EXTRA-LARGE size Bulgarian Bag weighs in at a massive
50 Pounds - Yeah, it's BIG!
And also like the other sized Bulgarian Bags, the straps on the EXTRA-LARGE Bags
are color coded, in this case Brown, making them perfect for coaching a large group of athletes.
The unique shape of the bag is designed to allow for upper and lower body training and the three
different types of handles allow athletes to execute a variety of sport-specific exercises by using
the different grips.
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The Physical Body 2 DVD + Zoor Khane
I've known for a long time that a big part of successful training is knowing the "insider secrets"
associated with a particular training method. For centuries, Indian
and Iranian wrestlers have been perfecting routines of physical culture
geared towards making them stronger, more agile, and ultimately
more successful in their chosen sport.
Now those "ancient secrets" are revealed in our newest offerings
-- The Physical Body 2 DVD + Zoor Khane: History and Techniques of the Ancient Martial Art of Iran.
If you've seen the first Physical Body DVD, you're aware that great training information never gets outdated.
Old methods that work are always better than new ones that don't. The techniques shown here in
Physical Body 2 and Zoor Khane are time-tested and are a must-have for anyone who is serious about getting
better at wrestling, although the principles on which they are based will benefit any athlete, anywhere, anytime.
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2" Thick Climbing Ropes
Want to be stronger than King Kong? -- I'm sure everyone would agree that rope climbing is a serious workout... There's no other exercise quite like rope climbing for building a "gorilla grip" and a sturdy back. Our traditional 1.5-inch diameter climbing ropes provide a number of interesting exercises for any routine.
...but more and more athletes have been clamoring for a new rope climbing challenge and so here it is:
Top-Quality 2" Thick Manila Climbing Ropes
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The Ivanko Super Gripper
By now it should be obvious how important stronger hands and powerful forearms can be to you; but the question still remains as to the best place to get started...
The foundation of every grip training program should be the "crushing" function of the fingers. This movement strengthens every major muscle in the hands
and forearms, and will also build strength in the fingers through a full range of motion which is very important for complete development.
Now, there are many good methods for training this movement - while you may be looking for some "new age" breakthrough, or "never-before-seen" exercise,
the truth is, one of the very best methods for building grip and forearm strength has been around well over sixty years... and now you can use it to start
building your own "bone crusher" grip. - The Ivanko Super Gripper.
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Ivan Ivanov's Bulgarian Training Bags
Ivan Ivanov's Bulgarian training bags infuse elements of sandbag training, odd object lifting and traditional ancient Indian
training techniques such as jori (heavy Indian Clubs) and gada (mace) swinging to produce a unique combat training
tool. You can also use these bags for new applications of "freeweight" exercises as well as a way to efficiently
add resistance to bodyweight movements.
Due to the unique "yoke" shape, these bags can be used for a variety of effective movements such as squats,
lunges, hill/stair running, full body and half-moon swings, bridging, side-to-side "core" and abdominal work,
good mornings, "ground work," overhead pressing, hammer curls - the possibilities are endless!
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How to Be a Champion by Ernie Jeffrey
If you want to learn what it takes to be a Champion Armwrestler, Ernie Jeffrey can show you... he coached some
of the best in the game and put his theories down on paper. One of our scouts found a few mint
copies of his incredibly rare training book published in 1977, so grab your copy now and become a real "terror" at the table.
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Iron Mind Tweener Hand Grippers
Almost two decades ago Iron Mind revived the graduated hand grippers with their Captains
of Crush line. Back in the early days, there were but three: #1 (140 lbs.), #2 (195 lbs),
and #3 (280 lbs.). Closing the #3, of course, being one of the most respected bench mark grip feats.
A few years later Iron Mind rolled out The Trainer gripper (100 lbs.)for gripsters looking
for a good warm-up or a little easier jump from the store-bought variety. Then a few years
after that, the #4 (365 lbs.) was introduced as a sort of a joke but to date seven men have climbed that mountain.
Next up, the lil' guys hit the scene The Guide(60 lbs.) and The Sport (80 lbs.)... For many years,
grip maniacs were screaming for more stepping stones - grippers in between the current strengths... and now it's a reality!
Introducing Three new members of the Iron Mind gripper Family:
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Dennis Rogers' Secrets of Odd Object Bending and Breaking 2-DVD Set
If you've ever wanted to bend, break, rip or tear, this is the DVD set for you. Grandmaster Strongman Dennis Rogers has done it again in his brand new
how-to instructional DVD series which unlocks the secrets of several amazing Old Time strength feats. With Dennis as your teacher, you'll learn how to
do amazing feats such as bending wrenches or rolling up frying pans. Disc #2 is specifically devoted to the exercises that Dennis uses to train for his
amazing feats.
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Hand-Balancing for Muscular Development by Bill Hinbern
Despite the recent surge in popularity of bodyweight training, I find a curious lack of one form of training
that I was sure would be making a comeback in a big way.
Even a hundred years ago, the famous "Old Time Strongmen" were known for much more than their
ability for hefting heavy weights. They were the proverbial "Jacks of all trades," when it came to feats of strength and skill.
You will find very little, if any, modern sources on hand-balancing available anywhere... until NOW that is.
Thanks to strength author, historian and publisher Bill Hinbern, the lost art of hand- balancing lives again...
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How to Rip any Phone Book in Half Instructional DVD by Dennis Rogers
Now you can draw a crowd wherever you go.
Learn the theory, technique and unique Training methods for performing the classical strength feat of ripping a phone book in half.
Dennis Rogers left no stone unturned in his new phonebook tearing how-to DVD.
If you want to know his tips, techniques and secrets of legitimate phonebook tearing, this is what you have been looking for.
Dennis' ability to tear phonebooks has taken him around the world and back again. Master the techniques found in this DVD and
you may be featured in front of millions of people on TV (or maybe you'll just impress a few pretty girls and get a free lunch
like I did.) In either case, this instructional DVD should be in the personal library of every serious strength athlete. Order yours Right Now!
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Dr. Ken's Original Log Bar Trainer
Years ago, Dr. Ken Leistner was introduced to an early version of the parallel
grip bar that Arthur Jones had devised at the old Nautilus plant in Deland, Florida.
While training with that
unusual piece of equipment he experienced tremendous results
and a few years later had his own version made up.
Now you can train with the very log bar made to Dr. Ken's exact specs.
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Outdoor Climbing Ropes
Our Synthetic Polyplus Outdoor Climbing Ropes are ready to battle the elements
and have you swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan in no time flat.
You see, we've had synthetic outdoor ropes available since the very beginning but just hadn't
gotten around to putting a full product page together.
Well all of a sudden, more and more people kept asking about them until
finally we were in the middle of a full scale rope-climbing riot. Now for
your training pleasure we feature a full scale detailed introductory page
laying out everything you need to know about our synthetic climbing ropes from A- Z.
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Top-Quality Manila Climbing Ropes
Rope climbing is one of the very best exercises for serious athletes
If you are looking for a single exercise that will increase your grip strength and train every other muscle in your entire body, rope climbing is it.
These high quality manila climbing ropes come with a steel clamp on one end for easy installation and removal.
The other end is covered by a polyboot to prevent unraveling.
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FHS Custom Short Rope
...well this got us to thinkin' - how about if we combined the great hand strength benefits of climbing ropes with
something portable enough to be used just about anywhere and by just about anyone?
The result was the FHS CUSTOM SHORT ROPE
This custom piece is one of our classic three strand manila ropes cut down to a much more manageable length.
These ropes feature all of the great components which make them the best ropes out there: top quality manila,
a steel clamp on one end for easy-on/easy-off attachment capability and a poly-boot on the other end to prevent
unraveling. These ropes are just like the climbing ropes but are only three feet in length! Perfect for carrying
in a gym bag.
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Powerbags Canvas Sandbags
Light sandbag training will build tremendous full body power and Powerbags
are the best tool to get you where you want to go in that department. For
those looking to get a little more "Old School," the canvas Powerbag may be
just what you're looking for.
The Canvas Powerbags do not feature a stitched hand grip but they are still
filled with high quality silica sand just like the vinyl covered Powerbags and
are guaranteed not to leak for one full year under normal use.
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Iron Mind Captains of Crush Hand Grippers
The gripper that changed the world! You will feel the difference quality makes when
you train on the original Iron Mind Captain of Crush Grippers. It was Iron Mind that put hand grippers back on the map in the late 1980's. Even today with a whole slew of
imitators, the Captains of Crush Grippers stand alone as the highest quality grip tool you will find and the undefeated leader in the field of hand strength development.
Now available in seven strengths!
Begin your journey toward hand strength success
with the Guide and the Sport. The Trainer comes next followed by the #1, #2, #3 and #4. Close the #2 and you have a grip you can be proud of. If you have what it takes
to close the #3 then you can be sure you have some of the strongest hands around. The #4? Well, that's for industrial crushers only. Do YOU have what it takes?
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Powerbags Vinyl Sandbags
Powerbags are small to medium sized sandbags manufactured with pride in the US and built
with the toughess and durability to handle everything you can throw at them.
There is no question of the tremendous whole body strength and development
that can be developed with heavy sandbag work but
what most people tend to forget(or more likely never learned in the first place) is that
there are many benefits to training with lighter sandbags which simply cannot be had with
any other piece of equipment.
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Crazy, But Powerful - Incredible Strength Feats and Pranks DVD
Dennis Rogers' brand new DVD Crazy, But Powerful combines comedy bits, scams, illusions,
athletic skill and agility, pranks, and some outrageous and dangerous feats of strength - even one that goes very, very badly.
You won't believe your eyes as you see Dennis stop four raging motorcycles at full throttle, break free from genuine police hand-cuffs,
and full body shackles, roll frying pans, tear thick phonebooks, lift a fridge with one finger and much more.
However, the fun doesnt stop there... rope jumping, magic tricks, horseshoe bending, giant circus hammers and quarter tearing(!?)
You'll just have to see for yourself so get your copy of Crazy, But Powerful today!
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The Old Time Strongman And Physical Culture Library
Over 100 Years Worth of Old-Time Strength Secrets is now at Your Fingertips. At FHS we now proudly feature some of the
greatest Iron Game writers and physical culturalists that the world has ever known.
Now you can learn how to build
super strength and power directly from the great ones themselves: Arthur Saxon, George Jowett, Thomas Inch, Alan Calvert, Edward Aston and more!
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BLACK IRON STRENGTH OLYMPIC ROTATING THICK BARS
Thick handled equipment is one of the toughest ways of training known to man... and one of
the best for developing phenomenal hand strength and full body power. BLACK IRON STRENGTH ROTATING OLYMPIC
THICK BARS, are the latest additon to our outstanding line of
hand strength products.
These are the thick bar of choice for the top College and Professional Strength
Programs in the Country. Tough equipment builds tough athletes and these are the toughest thick bars ever
made.
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Wrestling Tough by Mike Chapman
Never think that you can't learn many valuable lessons
from other sports,
Wrestling Tough, the latest book from award-winning wrestling historian Mike Chapman is a
unique look at the "stuff" that has characterized the greatest competitors to ever take the mat.
Chapman begins by examining the common links among wrestling champions through the ages. From there he
takes an in-depth look at how and when these attitudes, thoughts and behaviors manifest themselves in
the training room and in competition.
Even the best athletes and most successful coaches will find something new in this book to add to their
skill-set. Let Wrestling Tough be your guide to a championship-level mind-set.
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Finger Fitness Guide Book and Instructional DVD
If hand strength is your thing, chances are you really get down to business when it comes to the strength development
aspect but ignore the flexibility, dexterity and co-ordination development areas of your training.
The Finger Fitness routines presented in this book and DVD set are excellent for developing these aspects which, in
turn, help to enhance your recovery.
This will allow you to progress at a greater rate in your grip training than you would have otherwise.
The Finger Fitness Program has been in development for over 20 years and originally began as a small booklet. Over the
years, it has grown and grown until now it incorporates an 80 page instructional manual as well as a 63 minute step-by-step
demonstrational DVD.
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336 Pounds of Fury - Dennis Rogers and Pat Povilaitis Strength Feats DVD
You gonna see...but you ain't gonna believe when Pat Povilaitis and Dennis Rogers get together.
No horseshoe, deck of cards or Red nail is safe when these guys are near. Now you can see what real strength is all about when you watch these guys in action.
All this and 4-time Heavyweight Boxing Champ Evander Holyfield too!
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Slim the Hammer Man's Old Time Strength DVD
Functional Hand Strength proudly unveils Slim The Hammer Man's NEW Old-Time training DVD.
Slim The Hammer Man is the last link to the Old-Time Performing Strongmen of the past.
He has traveled far and wide demonstrating his strength feats and learned a few things along the way.
now he finally put it all down on film...training instruction, amazing strength feats, rare
footage of Slim in action, performance tips, visualization training, his personal
workout area, the night at Madison Square Garden when the Legend began. It's all here!
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The Physical Body - Indian Wrestling and Physical Culture DVD
If you are a fan of unique and exotic types of
strength training, you have got to see this DVD.
The Physical Body is a rare and unique
look at the dying art of Kushti, India's indigenous form of wrestling and once royal national sport.
For the first time on
DVD, the traditional training implements are shown being used in their native training environment in the traditional earthen pit wrestling gymnasiums.
You will marvel at the strength and grace of the:
gadas (maces),joris (heavy clubs),nals (stone weights),gar nal (stone wheel),sumtola (Indian barbell),
Mallakhamb (the wrestler's pillar), the rope Mallakhamb and the art of competitive jori swinging.
This is a must for every strength fan and a DVD that is not to be missed!
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Dinosaur Training by Brooks Kubik
If you are sick and tired of screwin' around with garbage training information then Dinosaur Training is
the book you have been searching for!
Dinosaur Training features in-depth training information on: Sand Bags, Barrel Lifting, Power Rack Training, Thick Bars,
Heavy Grip Work, Tendon and Ligament Training, Effort, Dedication, Perseverance, Concentration, Determination, Mental
Toughness
and a whole lot more...
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Dennis Rogers' "How to Drive A Nail without a Hammer" Instructional DVD
How would you like to have Dennis Rogers as your own personal teacher in the Old Time Strongman feat of nail driving? Now you can!
In Dennis' first instructional DVD, he shows you step-by-step what sized nail to use, the proper amount of padding, which wood to use, weightroom exercises for nail driving and everything else you would need to know to start
driving nails successfully right away.
This DVD includes an exclusive look into the training exercises that Dennis uses to develop his nail driving ability. Even if you aren't interested in driving nails, the
training information in the DVD is worth the price alone.
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