Convict Conditioning.

PauloConn

Mellor wrote: »

Bingo!

Gutted......

Hi convicts. Recently heard of this program and have read the thread here, would love to give it a bash. I did a bit of googling there to no avail, is there anyone who could help me with a link to get me started? (Please not one to the amazon page where the book is £38:o)

DBCyc

Very interested in trying this myself also. Could I get a link by PM please?

Mr. Manager

Just Google "convict conditioning .pdf"

Couldn't be any easier.

Cereal Rapist

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

Just Google "convict conditioning .pdf"

Couldn't be any easier.

I spent a good half hour googling it but couldn't find a genuine link to download, the fact I'm on mac might have part to play. Anyway it is something that I want to pursue so I don't mind buying it, just that means the difference of a few weeks. Hope to be posting some results/opinions in here soon...

atilladehun

I started reading this after the thread popped up recently. The exercises look great. I might give it a go. I love working out at home. I was just wondering though I know he doesn't seem to talk too much about diet and anyone who is doing this program should follow the advice available in this forum to help their progression but I began to think about convicts.

They don't get to pick their food or control their diet. In fact I would presume the food they eat is very very poor quality. i.e. their spuds aren't spuds and their soup is stock water.

Yet the get big and ripped....

(I don't not believe the food information, it's just something I have noticed. I presume it's all down to the sheer amount of work they can do.)

theSHU

stankratz wrote: »

I spent a good half hour googling it but couldn't find a genuine link to download, the fact I'm on mac might have part to play. Anyway it is something that I want to pursue so I don't mind buying it, just that means the difference of a few weeks. Hope to be posting some results/opinions in here soon...

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Dr. Greenthumb

I was wondering how many people have kept this program up? Myself, I've been doing it since December 2012 and my current progression is as follows.

Pull ups - Level 5
Leg Raises - Level 5
Suqats - Level 6
Push ups - Level 7
Bridges - Level 4
Handstand Push ups - Level 3

Currently at progression standard for squats level 6 but staying put and trying to loosen my leg muscles as the uneven squat is unachievable at the moment due to flexibility I think.

I've taken a step back on various exercises once or twice just to slow the movement down and have been taking my time on some also as I feel I need to perfect the form. Enjoying the program though and can fit it nicely into my daily routine and around my other commitments.

Anyone got any advice on how to increase my handstand duration? I have been hovering around the minute mark for months, current best is a minute ten but progress on this one is painfully slow.

Mellor

Dr. Greenthumb wrote: »

I was wondering how many people have kept this program up? Myself, I've been doing it since December 2012 and my current progression is as follows.

Pull ups - Level 5
Leg Raises - Level 5
Suqats - Level 6
Push ups - Level 7
Bridges - Level 4
Handstand Push ups - Level 3

I did it for a bit when traveling, I sometimes jump back into for a set or two.
I'm not certain but I think I'm was at level 7 for most (I hit 15 full bridges last night) with the exception of handstand push ups. That's definitely the toughest progression.

Currently at progression standard for squats level 6 but staying put and trying to loosen my leg muscles as the uneven squat is unachievable at the moment due to flexibility I think.

Ditto. I've progressed to level 7, but I won;t be going anywhere soon.

Anyone got any advice on how to increase my handstand duration? I have been hovering around the minute mark for months, current best is a minute ten but progress on this one is painfully slow.

I stagnated for a minute for ages. Could get to 60 seconds no bother, then it'd fall apart within 10 seconds.
After a few weeks I randomly hit 90 seconds, and then the following I hit 2 mins, was very tough, but I rode it out.

Which way do you face? Towards the wall or away?
I started off kicking up into position, so facing away. But then I started walking my feet up the wall, so I was facing the wall. I found it more stable, which allowed me to focus on loading the shoulder and not waste energy trying to keep steady.

Mickery

I skipped Squat level 7. I found it ridiculously hard to balance.

Levels 8 and 9 on one leg were doable using a door handle as assistance.

I'm progressing by using less and less assistance. My balance and leg strength are improving.

Dr. Greenthumb

Mellor wrote: »

I did it for a bit when traveling, I sometimes jump back into for a set or two.
I'm not certain but I think I'm was at level 7 for most (I hit 15 full bridges last night) with the exception of handstand push ups. That's definitely the toughest progression.


Ditto. I've progressed to level 7, but I won;t be going anywhere soon.



I stagnated for a minute for ages. Could get to 60 seconds no bother, then it'd fall apart within 10 seconds.
After a few weeks I randomly hit 90 seconds, and then the following I hit 2 mins, was very tough, but I rode it out.

Which way do you face? Towards the wall or away?
I started off kicking up into position, so facing away. But then I started walking my feet up the wall, so I was facing the wall. I found it more stable, which allowed me to focus on loading the shoulder and not waste energy trying to keep steady.

Currently face away from the wall, but I may try what you suggest. Do you continue facing the wall for the rest of the progressions going forward?

As for the squats, I have read numerous forums where people just skipped level 7 but others state that there is significant balance & form advantages to completing it so I think I'll tough it out. My problem is my flexibility I believe so doing it can only make me more flexible.

Mellor

Dr. Greenthumb wrote: »

Currently face away from the wall, but I may try what you suggest. Do you continue facing the wall for the rest of the progressions going forward?

I use both. Face away for a quick set, as it's a quicker set up. Facing towards if its a max effort.

As for the squats, I have read numerous forums where people just skipped level 7 but others state that there is significant balance & form advantages to completing it so I think I'll tough it out. My problem is my flexibility I believe so doing it can only make me more flexible.

I think theirs advantages to it sure. I keep saying ill give it a proper go but I can barely do 2 reps.

Mellor

Has any body done much work on Bridges level 7 and 8 - Walls Walks.
Walking up feels like there's a lot of arms involved pushing up off the wall. I think the difficult jump from here to level 9 Closing Bridges will be huge.

Omega28

Any progress made? any tips on where to begin?

meijin

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

Any progress made? any tips on where to begin?

begin from step 1

dastardly00

meijin wrote: »

begin from step 1

This is actually the best advice. Start from the very start and don't skip any of early steps (no matter how easy they are).