For coach JOSH BRYANT, all gains start with strength
the youngest person to bench-press 600 pounds raw(at age 22, in 2003).
Josh Bryant trains according to powerbuilding, a philosophy that combines power-lifting methods to build maximum strength and bodybuilding techniques to emphasize muscle size.
"the nucleus of powerbuilding is a heavy core lift at the start of the workout followed by lighter accessory work," says Bryant "It's a holistic approach to develop fast-and slow-twitch muscle fibers," Bryant's approach also emphasizes losing fat to reach maximal pound-for-pound strength."Once a week I'll do 20- to 30-minute intervals of three to four strongman events," Bryant says, To ensure year-round improvement, Bryant squats and deadlifts heavy every week, focusing on technique and speed.
Get a taste of his methods with this intense back workout at bottom right.
