Josh Bryant: Build real-world strength and resilience
Do you want to be ready to overcome any challenge, anywhere and at any time? Then you need to listen to Josh Bryant, the legendary strength coach and bestselling author of more than 30 books on every aspect of strength, training and optimal performance. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, Bryant has advice that will change the way you train for the better.
Bryant breaks down the #GasStationReady (and related #WaffleHouseReady) concept in detail – a philosophy that emphasises being ready to handle any challenge life throws your way. Sometimes – in some situations – just having the look is enough to meet the challenge, but this concept goes far beyond simply looking a certain way.
It’s about functional strength, endurance and resilience. Imagine being able to lift heavy, run fast, and maintain performance for long periods of time, making you confident in tackling any physical task at a moment’s notice, even when you’re at the gas station or in a restaurant.
Bryant’s approach blends his academic theoretical knowledge (learned directly from some of the best like Dr Fred Hatfield and Charles Poliquin) with decades of “in the trenches” experience with some of the strongest and most impressive athletes on the planet. His methods have also been forged and tested in many of the toughest, most unforgiving environments like maximum security prisons and the famous Metroflex gym in Texas, home of bodybuilding legends like Ronnie Coleman and Branch Warren.
Practice what you preach
As an athlete himself – he won the Strongest Man in America competition and became the youngest person to bench press 600lbs (273kg or 6 plates a side) raw – Bryant knows the importance of real-world applicability. What is perhaps even more impressive is his record as a coach: he has guided more than twenty athletes to hit this herculean bench press milestone. His Jailhouse Strong methods are also famously adaptable, and have transformed the lives of countless individuals by helping them achieve functional strength and mental toughness.
But prodigious strength is not enough for Bryant; the ultimate state of physical preparedness requires a significant conditioning element too. One piece of this puzzle can be addressed by rucking, which recently seems to have exploded in popularity. Bryant also – quite literally – wrote the book on rucking years before it became mainstream, and was the key figure in popularising it outside military circles.
At the other end of the intensity spectrum we find sprints, another thing Bryant knows a thing or two about. If you’re looking to boost your explosive power and cardiovascular fitness, hill sprints are a game-changer. Learn how to use sprints safely to supercharge your overall athletic performance with his step-by-step guide on how to incorporate them into your training programme.
Whether you’re aiming to enhance your athletic performance, build a resilient body, or simply stay fit and healthy, don’t miss our exclusive Unfiltered conversation from one of the greatest strength coaches on the planet.
