Any readers of my blog will know that I am a huge fan of the original Convict Conditioning. So does the sequel deliver the same value as the other book. Well to be honest with you it isn't as important as the first one which had the big 6 exercises but it does fill in some gaps that Convict Conditioning had.
In my Convict Conditioning review I mentioned how in the workout routines it says to do forearm, neck and calf training but doesn't talk about them whatsoever. Convict Conditioning 2 gives some solid exercises and progressions for the smaller muscles including the neck, calves and forearms that Convict Conditioning missed. It also has exercises for joint strength, hands and obliques.
Who Is Convict Conditioning For?
Well I will tell you honestly it isn't for the average person who wants to just gain muscle and look good on the beach. It is for people who take strength training seriously, as in strong man exercises, it is typically the smaller muscles that hinder your progress. I would personally say martial artists, wrestlers or anyone who just wants some advanced tips from an experienced coach to train the lesser muscles of the body.What Is Inside?
The foreword to Convict Conditioning 2 is written by Brooks Kubik. The foreword and intro are the most motivational parts of the book. They really energize you and literally force you to read on on and, until your eyes can't take more. That is what this powerful introduction does.Convict Conditioning 2 isn't a sequel to Convict Conditioning. It talks about a completely new set of muscles. The first part looks at the forearms and hands, the lateral chain, the neck and the calves. I have personally incorporated all of these exercises into my workout plan at some point, and can testify to their effectiveness. My forearms and hand strength developed significantly and I do make it a habit of beating many people much bigger than me, the look on their face afterwards is priceless.
One by one here are the master steps for each exercise:
- One-arm towel hang is pretty tough. It requires decent grip strength. And it will take time to work up to 5 minute mark. Very good exercise.
- Fingertip pushups. Paul says that you need them to balance your forearms and that they are training your extensors. Fingertip pushups are great for strengthening forearms.
- Straight one-leg calf raises. These are awesome. Make sure that you're flexing the quad of the working leg. I'm trying it now. My calves are so pumped after sets. It feels like they gonna blow!
- Neck bridge and front bridge are classics used by wrestlers for ages. If you want strong and powerful neck use these exercises.
- Clutch flag and press flag. These exercises are nothing new due to YouTube. Anyway, they are real feats of strength. Master them and your core will be bulletproof.
The third part of Convict Conditioning 2 is all about drugs, dieting, healing and mental training. This is nothing new to any fitness enthusiasts but has value nonetheless. I mentioned in my first review of Convict Conditioning the story was quite interesting and this book still has some quite good stories in it.
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Convict Conditioning 2 Recommendation
While I highly recommend the first Convict Conditioning book for anyone, Paul Wade’s Convict Conditioning 2 is probably best for those who have in interest in developing stronger hands, forearms, neck, calves, laterals, and joints. That is why I say martial artists or wrestlers would have the most interest. Even though it’s not as revolutionary as Convict Conditioning, I am personally incorporating a number of exercises from Convict Conditioning 2 into my workout routine.===>CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOURSELF AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD OF CONVICT CONDITIONING 2<===