Convict Conditioning - Paul Wade

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Hybrid Programs
Throughout this book I've pushed the idea of bodyweight training as an alternative to weighttraining,
machine work and other forms of resistance training. This is because I love old school
calisthenics, and I know from experience-in my own career, and through training others-that it
truly is the greatest form of strength training. Ever. Hands down. Nothing else is required.
But I'm not a dummy. I know a lot of you guys reading this book are already in love with the
various forms of weight-training-bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, kettlebell
work, etc. Many of you will have no desire to quit hitting the weights, and are just looking for
something new to add to your repertoire.
I'm not a Nazi-I'll try and work with you. If I must. (See what a nice guy I am?) With a little
creativity, there are literally dozens of ways you can apply bodyweight training to your chosen discipline.
Here are three examples to get you thinking: