Off-Topic "Starting Strands" E-Book

[User 7569]

I wanted to bring some attention to strand training (training with cables, chest expanders, tubing, etc.)

So I created an e-book which can be downloaded here .

I tried to keep StrongFirst principles in full effect for the programming section.

I also tried to make it visually rich and included lots of information about strands that I got from old-time strongman books. So it's not just me spewing hot air. It's mostly quotes and tips from old-time physical-culturists about how to make strands work for you.

I would like some feedback regarding the programming, if anyone could be so kind.

Thanks everyone, I sincerely do not mean for this to be spam, but to get feedback from the community, so please give me feedback!

PS: even if you do not have a chest expander, you can do the exercises in the book with a piece of tubing, even the kind without handles

edit: I decided to pay homage to Geoff Neupert and create a hard-sell ClickBank page for the book which can be found here Starting Strands

 

[Dasho]

Hey, thanks for putting this together! I was actually trying to think of something low-risk for my kids to complement deadlifting (or trying to, depending on the weight) my kettlebells.

My only feedback, and it's minor, would be to put The Big 5 and the suggested starting reps (10 per set) before the programming block, to provide better context. Other than that, I look forward to putting this to use.

 

[JeffC]

You forgot the Downward Pull. It is one of the Big Four and a core Strand Pulling exercise.

 

[JeffC]

I use the endless loop bands. I have a few different strengths. I use this setup with cable D Handles, carabiners, and mini bands also.

 

[Kettlebelephant]

@Geoff Chafe is there any kind of tool or modality that you haven't used in your training?

 

[JeffC]

@Geoff Chafe is there any kind of tool or modality that you haven't used in your training?

I Weightlifted so much when I quit I wanted to explore strength and play. I wanted to do anything but Snatch and Clean and Jerk.

Strand Pulling builds strength in unique ways that cannot be built with any other tool. I say strong back, strong man. The Oldtime Strongmen and Physical Culturists were judged by the size of there backs, not the chest and biceps of modern times.

 

[Marc]

@Jak Nieuwenhuis nice work! Congratulations!

 

[User 7569]

Thanks for the feedback @Dasho and @Geoff Chafe

I updated the book with 10 more pages addressing some of the things I thought were questionable

update with FAQ

 

[User 7569]

@Jak Nieuwenhuis nice work! Congratulations!

Thank you for your continued support Marc

 

[DG1]

Hello Jak,
any chance you can upload that book (updated with FAQ) again, as is it not available anymore from that link.

Many thanks in advance