Today I was fortunate enough to speak with Monkey Bar Gym creator, Jon Hinds. Jon is one of my favorite people to speak to because he doesn't have to reference elite athletes results to prove his system works, rather he tells me about the incredible results his 40+ clients get. What makes for high level results? Check this video out of Jon and his friend at the age of 45 climbing down a flight of 34 stairs, oh, on his hands!!
This isn't just a circus trick, such feats demonstrate great control of the core, upper body strength and stability, as well as strength endurance. I really consider this type of strength functional as Jon can also snatch two 97lb kettlebells
, not too shabby!
What were some of the highlights of our conversation?
-All training must stem from proper alignment.
-This postures should be able to be held for 1 minute and they are active postures, not just static.
-Stability, strength, power can be adapted to any fitness level and is an appopriate and necessary progression for any fitness individual.
-Bands are ideal for power training and can create immense levels of power used properly. Jon dominated the NFL combine 225 bench press test after only using his power push-up 2 system.
-The Jungle Gym is such a powerful tool it led Jon's Mom at 78 to do her first chin-up and helped one of Jon's trainer's Matt go from being unable to perform 1 pistol to 81 in a row at 6'5!
-The Power Wheel was designed as a more functional training technique for the NFL combines rather than the bench press.
-Speed and power dominant athletics, not necessarily maximal strength.
-Contrasting bands and sandbags can give you the best of accomodating resistance and "dead weight" training.
Much, much more. Hopefull I will be able to post the interview soon. However, Jon has a new challenge....
The Challenge!
If you can go 100 yards straight walking with you feet on the Power Wheel you can win over $300 of product from Jon. Just send in your video and if you make it under 2minutes you wil be part of a very exclusive club. Check out the video of Steve Maxwell performing the challenge.
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