At the other end of the scale, this book won't be intimidating for beginners either, very few books can boast both ends of the scale in this detail. It's packed with exercises and progressions to keep even the most advanced body-weight athlete working hard. Whether you've read Al's previous books, or not, you'd do well do check this one out.

'In this awesome new book, Al only asks that you find ONE piece of equipment-your body! Stoic, Spartan, perfection.this book is bodyweight strength training for the ultimate purist!' -PAUL WADE, author of Convict Conditioning Al lays out dozens of effective exercises for every fitness level, while making the journey fun and encouraging.' -MARK SISSON, author of The Primal Blueprint Pushing the Limits! is a must-have for bodyweight training enthusiasts or anyone looking to build strength without lifting weights. 'When people ask me about bodyweight strength training, I point them to Al Kavadlo. Follow Al’s progressive plan for primal body power within the pages of Pushing the Limits!-follow in the footsteps of the great bodyweight exercise masters-and you too can build the explosive strength and possess the magnificent physique you deserve. Al Kavadlo has modeled the masters and has the “temple” to show for it. Protect and strengthen your temple by modeling the methods of the exercise masters. The proof is evident on every page of Pushing the Limits! The brothers Kavadlo walk the bodyweight talk-and then some. Well, both Al Kavadlo-the author of Pushing the Limits!-and his brother Danny, are supreme testaments to the primal power of body culture done the old-school, ancient way-bare-handed, with your body only. A body that commands attention with its etched physique, coiled muscle and proud confidence…A body that can PERFORM at the highest levels of physical accomplishment… What is more satisfying than OWNING a primally powerful, functionally forceful and brute-strong body? A body that packs a punch.

Pushing the Limits by Lynn Hagen