Mike is world renown for his neck strength, having done a 300lb neck extension for 3 reps, bending seven 5/8-inch steel bars across his throat in less than 60 seconds, hanging himself (strength feat), deadlifting over 650lbs, rack pulling 1500lbs, and much more. He’s also a professional performing strongman/motivational speaker, former USMC Honor Graduate and former 5x submission wrestling champion. A true inspiration to the natural game, and in this interview he will share his knowledge and wisdom on strength training while providing amazing life advice as well. It was great honor having him here again, be sure to check out his channel and the neck flex.
0:19 Who is Mike the Machine Bruce? 2:14 How he’s training today 2:40 Maintaining natural muscle for decades 5:24 Reverse Grip Dips Benefits 7:44 Top arm exercises 9:32 Injuries and getting more out of less weight 11:56 Mike’s thoughts on Youtube Fitness 16:10 Business talk 19:19 Neck flex MMB Pro motivations 20:57 Tested straight weight since injury? 22:02 Neck band not heavy enough? 23:30 Are bands better than free weights? 24:00 So bands, or straight weight? 25:06 How Strong is Mike’s neck now? 26:11 Rack pulls above the knee discussion 28:01 How many years of rack pulls? 28:46 More talk on injuries 32:11 Legs now…without squats and deadlifts? 34:37 How Mike rebuilt his lower back 35:18 Power shrugs 36:13 All about ab training 41:12 Isolating the neck…Mike’s Thoughts 42:02 Benefits of Neck Training 43:24 Side neck work for combat athletes 44:10 Band in mouth neck exercises & jaw 45:52 Old school lifters appeal 50:46 Mike’s obsession with strength 51:34 No cussing? 53:21 Disrespectful people 54:43 Respect in online fitness 55:43 Mike’s view on being a gentleman 58:32 How men can find themselves 1:00:16 “Own Your day” meaning 1:02:20 Discipline development 1:04:36 The importance of Mr. Bruce 1:07:40 Where the head goes the body follows 1:08:24 What does it mean to be a real man? 1:10:09 Big ego and overcoming it 1:12:43 Mike’s final message
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/machinelandtv
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