This is just a quick update for those of you who’re interested in getting ripped without weights.  That’s right, it’s Tacfit Commando (version 2.0) launch time…and for the next few days you can grab these wicked bodyweight-only workouts for 51% off, plus receive a fast action bonus valued at $397 (day one “Commando allies” only…so don’t hesitate)…

If you haven’t already wrapped your noggin around the many benefits of this challenging at-home workout plan, you can always read my Tacfit Commando review.

To be frank (even though I’m B-rad…), this system is designed to push your body and mind to the level of elite fighters, Special Op forces, SEALs, undercover spies and other bad mo-fo’s (to be blunt).

But remember, these body weight exercises are NOT for the following people:

—> Those who just want to look lean and ripped without having a performance-based physique (meaning some skinny twerp who trains for performance could totally stomp you, despite you looking ‘harder’)

—> Anyone who’d rather workout for a longer period of time at a much lower level of intensity (aka mostly everyone you see at your local gym)

—> True beginners that aren’t up for hardcore workouts with advanced movements

—> Those who don’t believe that it’s possible to achieve rapid fat loss and solid muscle building without using weights or expensive gym equipment

—> Anyone who’d be annoyed at a true military-themed workout program (because it’s creators are the real deal and that’s who they ARE and what they DO…unlike your local personal trainer who attempts to run “boot camps”)

—> Complainers, whiners, and talkers…

If you don’t fall into any of the above categories and you’re a ‘doer’ looking for something new, refreshing and unlike anything you’ve ever done before, you just might dig the Tacfit Commando program…

Download Tacfit Commando and Save 51% (Plus Bonus)

Download now and cash in on the savings and fast action bonus, but only if you’re going to USE it.  Don’t waste your money if you’re not going to take action.  Have fun, try not to fall on your face like I did when I first tried it out…and let me know what kinds of results you see.

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

A while back I did a comprehensive Tacfit Commando review, discussing the ins, the outs, the ups, the downs…you know the drill.  I don’t recommend many products other than my own, but as I said in the review, this bodyweight-only training system is legit like MC Hammer’s pants in the 1980′s (too legit).

Cool thing is…the program uses nearly the same workout principles I teach here on TopFatLossTrainer with ZERO equipment.  I know what the guys are thinking…

Getting ripped without weights is impossible, right?  I thought the same thing until I tried out the Tacfit program myself (and was quickly humbled in the process).  I’m telling ya…you haven’t done any bodyweight training like this before.  It’s no joke.

Their Commando workouts are designed for lean muscle building AND fat loss, while exposing you to a level of performance enhancement that ‘s only been used by some of the ‘hardest’ men and women around the globe, until now.

Get Ripped Without Weights–Tacfit Commando Features:

√ Fierce fat blitzing circuits:  every Tacfit Commando training session can be knocked out in under half an hour (sound familiar?)…

√ Weight Free Muscle Building:  this leaves you NO excuses for skipping weight training (or cardio) sessions–rock this program while on vacation, traveling or as a challenging workout that can be done from the comfort of your own home.  In other words, like my extreme fat loss workouts, you get to avoid the meatheads at your local gym.

√ Injury-Proofing and Active Recovery:  accelerate recovery, prevent overtraining and enhance mobility with specialized workouts…this is something most fat loss and muscle sculpting programs totally neglect.

√ High Octane Cardio Training:  benefit from ultra high intensity, three-dimensional movements done for repeated bursts of short duration, with fast recovery.  If you’re afraid of hard work, this won’t be your cup of tea.

√ Perform Like James Bond:  getting ripped is one thing, but having the confidence and swag of seriously bad dudes like Navy SEALS, Marines and real-life secret agents…who know they could freakin’ manhandle anyone on the streets if sh*t gets real…well that’s pretty cool too.

The list of awesomeness goes on, but it’s getting late and I still need to flex in the mirror before bed, so I’ll cut to the chase.  The reason I’m talking about the Tacfit Commando bodyweight workouts again is because the co-creator contacted me the other day, wanting to hook you up…

In a few weeks, they’re going to be rolling out Tacfit Commando Version 2.0 (as if it really needed to get any harder) and they want to spread the word.  For the next couple days you can actually download two Tacfit Commando workout videos, along with a “mission brief,” to get an insider’s look at how they roll…

++++++ Click Here to Download Your Hardcore Bodyweight Workout Videos ++++++

Although the free workout videos have expired, you can grab the entire Tacfit Commando system by clicking the link above.  If you’re skeptical about the effectiveness of bodyweight workouts and think you can’t get ripped without weights, this will make a believer out of you.  I promise…

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

Here’s another question I get bombarded with – “Is P90X worth buying?” I’ve been meaning to answer this for a long time, but couldn’t do so until now.  Why?  Because my girlfriend just conned me into doing a week’s worth of the P90X workout program with her.  She purchased the DVDs a long time ago (against my wishes) and never really used them.

After my recent three weeks of total laziness, she convinced me that I should start back to my workouts by reconditioning my body with a week of P90X.  I think she just wanted a workout partner and god forbid she actually use the plan I specifically made for her.

Anyways, I decided for a change of pace, I’d do the P90X workouts every night with her, for one week – this way I could let my readers know my honest thoughts.  I’ve always been anti-P90X because it’s like rooting for the competition.

Plus, I take it kind of personal when my friends, family and blog readers want my opinion on this or any other program…simply because MY workouts and diet plans are pretty much the best EVER and nobody should need an alternative, right?

So this past week I finally left my ego behind and tried out a workout program that wasn’t straight from my own noggin.  So how’d it go?

I have to admit, it was a lot tougher than I thought it’d be.  It probably didn’t help that I just took three entire weeks off and ate like it was my job…but nonetheless, I wouldn’t accuse the workouts of being easy.  P90X uses many of the principles I incorporate into my training programs, with the main exception being the use of a split routine.

I tend to favor total body workouts and feel as though you can get a greater metabolic boost, as compared to split routines.  Despite this fact, I was still feeling the burn pretty good with these workouts – especially on plyometric day (that workout was very TopFatLossTrainer-like).

Another difference the P90X system has when compared to my training approach is a much longer workout duration.  Most workouts last 60 minutes, whereas ya’ll know I favor the shorter, more punishing sessions.  The upside to this is that your body isn’t quite as taxed the next day.  I’ve got a “good hurt” going on all over my body right now, meaning I’m a little sore everywhere…but not too sore anywhere (like I sometimes get with my own crazy routines).

It’s also a big bonus whenever a given workout program allows you to follow along from home, which is why I made the Inner Circle the way I did.  P90X does the same thing and utilizes the same basic fitness equipment I use within the Inner Circle workouts.  Here’s a post I did that shows exactly what equipment you’d need for P90X, the Inner Circle or any other comprehensive at-home program —>> Home Fitness Equipment.

This is also designed to help get you lean and ripped, which scores points in my book.  Obviously, that’s the same kind of look I preach about on this site.

Personally, I thought the main guy (Tony Horton, I think) gets a little annoying to listen to.  He’s kind of a goofball like me and says some pretty off the wall stuff in a really over-positive way, which tends to piss me off when I’m in the middle of a painful workout.  But he IS in awesome shape, as you can see from the picture.  Props, Tony…

So is P90X worth buying? It depends…

I’d say it’s a very solid workout program (I never looked into the diet plans…sorry) and you’d definitely get results by using it.  But then again, you’d get results from any workout program as long as you followed it alongside a proper diet.

My number one recommendation would be to join my Inner Circle or Platinum Personal Training for guaranteed fat loss, but I may be a little biased to this specific lean body program for some strange reason (can you guess what that reason would be?).  If that doesn’t float your boat, P90X would definitely be a suitable alternative that you can use to get ripped at home.

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Has anyone purchased this before?  If so, what are your thoughts?  Results?  Any feedback would be appreciated…

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – Are you on my subscriber VIP list yet?  If not, go here to get some cool gifts I designed to help get you ripped in the next 45 days (just call me Santa) —>> Lean Body Workouts

I just filmed this quick video showing my current favorite (and most hated) metabolic exercise.  This compound super movement is the combination of several metabolism-boosting exercises all rolled into one long, gut-checking exercise.

For the guys who want to be ripped like Cam Gigandet and the gals who want a toned body like Jessica Alba, this is where it’s at.

Choose to use this highly metabolic exercise by itself for an entire workout, or combine it with other exercises for a longer, hybrid-like workout.  Either way, you’ll see why this exercise is so powerful after a set or two.

As you can see, I included a few pics I snapped right before doing this workout, “attempting” to showcase the v-taper and devil’s horns that I think really makes or breaks the male’s body.

Like a dummy, I didn’t take any a month or so ago when I was at my all time lowest body fat percentage (thinking I was still peaking)…but with all the traveling and visitors I’ve had lately, what can I say…I’ve put a few pounds of fat back on.

I’ll take some more after I hit it hard for another month, just to show that I practice what I preach and I’m all about living the lean body lifestyle.  You should be too.

Metabolic Exercise for a Cam Gigandet or Jessica Alba Body:

If I were a betting man, I’d put a lot of money on you getting a lean, ripped body if you incorporate this metabolic exercise into your overall workout program.  Why not look exceptional like Cam Gigandet or Jessica Alba?  Set your goals sky high and don’t settle for anything less.

By the way, don’t be hating on my pants (which almost ripped when I was filming an Inner Circle workout) or my total lack of ability when it comes to posing, lol.  Can you tell I’ve never competed before?  Next year perhaps…

Remember to hop on that VIP list…it’s free and it rocks like gravel.

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

I was doing some market research for my Inner Circle coaching program the other day, when I stumbled upon this new bodyweight workout program called TACFIT Commando.  Being the nosey guy that I am, I started reading through their sales letter to see what it was all about.

Of course, I assumed it was going to be yet another half-ass fitness program put together by some uneducated meathead who claims the product will transform you into a lean and ripped hunk/hottie without having to invest any effort whatsoever.  In other words, I thought TACFIT Commando would be a typical ebook that lacked in quality and over-delivered in hype and ridiculous claims.

However, the beeping noise on my internal BS radar began to slow the deeper I got into the sales copy.  As I continued to read, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the principles this bodyweight training program was based around mirrored almost exactly the same philosophies I preach to you guys every day here on TopFatLossTrainer.

When I got to the end of the sales page, I thought:  “I should contact the author and see if he’ll let me test drive this program to see if it’s as good as it sounds.”  So I hit him up on Facebook and within 15 minutes he had given me an all access pass inside the TACFIT Commando program.  Now, I don’t tell you that so that you’ll go and do the same thing.

This program costs money and the fact that I run a blog that gets thousands of visitors from over 100 countries each day is what allowed me to get the free insider’s look (because if I did like the program and gave it a positive shout out, this would be great for team TACFIT Commando).

Anyways, at this point I’m thrilled that the program is based around almost the exact same training philosophy that I preach to all my readers and, even on a Sunday morning, their customer service was outstanding…BUT, was the product any good and was it worth the money?  It was my mission to find out…

And speaking of mission, in case you hadn’t noticed by the name of the product, TACFIT Commando is based around the exact same training methods used by special ops personnel, SEALs, bodyguards, MMA fighters, firemen, etc.  The first thing that struck me about this program when I started tearing into it was the uniqueness.  Instead of reading about exercises and workouts, the manual lists tasks and missions.

This special ops theme is consistent throughout.  Oh, and I should mention that it’s not just some make-believe, fancy schmancy theme that was cleverly thought up…the author is an accomplished fighter who trains the aforementioned warriors to handle any scenario they may face in their respective profession (we’re talking about the heroes putting their life on the line for our freedom).

If you’re the guy in charge of training these soldiers, you’ve got my attention.

BUT, would his TACFIT Commando program be appropriate for someone like myself who’s got no military background and who’s biggest career danger is having his computer crash without backing up his most recent blog post?  I was determined to find out…

Sunday night I read the entire TACFIT Commando training manual so that I’d know exactly what the program entails.  Monday and Tuesday I spent much of the day watching all the videos, trying out several workouts and ‘playing’ with the bonuses.

Highlights Uncovered During My TACFIT Commando Review:

—> The entire program is bodyweight-only and can be done without any equipment (hence bodyweight only…duh) and with minimal workout space

—> Workouts are 20 minutes or less and focus on intensity, to get you ripped and able to perform like an elite warrior…in fact, in team TACFIT’s own words (‘cuz this is what grabbed my attention):

“The ideal tactical training program must also target the energy system of crisis response: that means high intensity, three-dimensional movements done for repeated bursts of short duration, with fast recovery—serious workouts for those who aren’t afraid to push limits others call impossible.

TACFIT meets these needs by using intense, fast paced circuits, tactically-specific movements, and a training wave that synchs up with your body’s natural energy and recovery patterns.

When you start training with TACFIT, you’ll begin to develop a superhuman ability to recover rapidly from exertion. That means you’re smiling a smug smile while your buddies are still gasping red-faced on the floor. They’re lying there trying to catch their breath, and you’re already headed over the horizon with the girl.

Fitness—like fighting—isn’t a matter of who can do more, but who can do it more often. It isn’t the one who can go the longest at an easy pace, but the one who can collide, shake it off, and go again who survives.”

—> Each week incorporates functional muscle training to enhance performance, intense fat-burning circuits, complex skills development that equips you for better handling stressful situations, and injury prevention and active recovery sessions that allow for maximum training efforts when called for.

TACFIT Commando Comes With the Following:

—> 124 page comprehensive TACFIT Commando training manual (easy to read, good flow)

—> TACFIT Commando mission calendar (makes following the program idiot-proof…I figured it out anyways)

—> Video exercise library (shows you detailed videos of each and every level of every exercise…very important, as I’ve never even seen most of these exercises before)

—> Secret recovery techniques video series (joint mobility routines and Prasara yoga sequences for optimal warm-up, cool-down, recovery and injury-proofing)

Of course, they hooked me up with access to the TACFIT Commando Deluxe Edition, which includes the following bonuses in addition to everything I just listed:

—> Follow along mission simulation videos (just like I use in the Inner Circle…I think this is key to making sure users are getting maximum benefit from any workout program)

—> Rapid recovery and breathing secrets of the special ops (all I can say is WICKED cool)

—> Tactical readiness diet plan (haven’t looked into this much, as I’ve been too focused on my missions)

—> Warrior recipes book (had the Mediterranean Egg Scramble this morning…delicious.  Lots of other great meal ideas that’ll help facilitate results from the training program)

I think that’s it.  Needless to say, TACFIT Commando is quite comprehensive and includes everything you could possibly need to succeed with a new training program.

Overall, I definitely give TACFIT Commando my TopFatLossTrainer stamp of approval.  After all, this program is essentially everything I preach, minus the dumbbells/kettlebells and plus some seriously challenging “special op” bodyweight exercises that I’ve honestly never even heard of before.

The system contains 3 months worth of missions (workouts) and each mission has 3 different levels, making it usable by pretty much any fitness level.  But I have to admit, even the beginner level (called “recruit level”) workouts were humbling for yours truly.

To me, that’s a good thing – I like to be challenged and enjoy kicking my own ass with the goal of ‘conquering’ a certain level and being able to step up to the next; for others, who don’t like a good challenge and who’re unable to dig deep and push themselves during workouts, this wouldn’t be the best program for you.

Remember, any program that is shorter in duration can only work when intensity is applied.  You’re not going to lose fat by ‘dogging’ a fifteen minute workout.  TACFIT Commando is no magic bullet, and doesn’t claim to be…so please don’t purchase this training system if that’s what you’re after.

Additionally, if you’re not into the whole special ops theme that the material is presented in, then TACFIT Commando is definitely NOT for you.

But if  you’re looking to sculpt a ripped James Bond-like physique and have the athletic and performance abilities to back up the bod…and if you’re willing to push yourself to new limits and practice great discipline with a fresh new program that’s unlike anything you’ve ever tried before…then TACFIT Commando may very well be the yin to your yang.

I’ve always admired and looked up to guys like Navy SEALs, MMA fighters and other real-life badasses who possess ridiculous performance abilities…and have a calendar-worthy body as a result.  You’ve heard me say time and time again that the best way to transform your body is to start training to get stronger, run faster, jump higher, recover quicker, etc…and stop training to lose fat and build muscle.

In other words, switch your mindset to adopt more of a performance-based focus and a stellar body will become an unavoidable side effect of this ambition.  TACFIT Commando is built around this exact principle, which is pretty damn cool if you ask me.  So if you think you’ve got the cojones to train like some of the world’s most dangerous guys, I suggest you man up.

Learn more about this dynamite program right here —> TACFIT Commando Bodyweight Program

(Because I don’t want any of my readers being “that guy” who looks ripped on the beach and then gets his ass kicked by some stick figure kid or sloppy fat dude who was in better shape than you, but didn’t take his diet serious…know what I mean?)

As a proud new partner of the TACFIT Commando program, who’s already tested out the entire system and verified it’s legit…I’m going to reward my TopFatLossTrainer readers who take action.

Anyone who purchases the TACFIT Commando program and sends me an email copy of their receipt automatically gets the option to join my Inner Circle coaching program for FREE!

That’s cooler than cool…that’s ice cold.  And that’s the only way you’d ever be able to join the Inner Circle without paying $39.95 per month.  Whether or not you want to take advantage of that offer is up to you though…

Hope you find my review of TACFIT Commando helpful and I look forward to hearing about your success stories.  Also, if you have any questions about the program, feel free to ask away in the comments section.

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – Grab your copy of this powerful, one of a kind training program right here —> TACFIT Commando Domination System

PPS – After purchasing TACFIT Commando, if you’d like to join my exclusive lean body coaching club, without paying a cent…just email me a copy of your receipt and I’ll immediately register you for the Inner Circle, where you’ll get lifetime access for FREE!

I haven’t done a celebrity workout review in a while and many of my readers have been wanting to get some insight on the “Rain workout routine for Ninja Assassin.”  After doing my research on Jeong Ji-hoon (Korean: 정지훈; born June 25, 1982), who’s much better known by his stage name Rain…I can see why.  This guy has built an amazing lean body that’s no doubt helped his career as a singer, dancer, designer, model and now actor.

What I’m digging about Rain’s physique is his proportions, symmetry, awesome v-taper and impressive leanness.  He’s managed to create a ripped body that emulates athleticism and power, but without stacking on ridiculous amounts of bulky muscle mass.  Rain has the Brad Pitt Fight Club body going on, for sure.  Here’s a pic showing his progression from when he first started training for Ninja Assassin, up through the filming of the movie…

So what’s the top secret Rain workout routine that allowed him to look so fly for his role as Raizo in Ninja Assassin?  Well, rather than listing some cheesy workout plan that’s probably just made up by shady website owners looking to sell you supplements that’ll ‘magically’ give you a ripped body like Rain…I’ve got something even better.

I found a couple of videos that show Rain during his actual workouts in preparation for the Ninja Assassin flick.  Now we know these are legit.  Take a look at the types of exercises and techniques his trainers used during the workouts…I think you’ll notice that the “Rain workout” is built around many of the exact same advanced fat loss and muscle building strategies I recommend to all my TopFatLossTrainer readers.

Rain Workout, Ninja Assassin Training Clips:

Finally, some truth when it comes to how celebrities get incredibly lean and ripped for their movie roles.  Notice how Rain was describing his workout routine as one of the most challenging and demanding things he’d ever been put through?  He trained SIX hours a day for SIX months to accomplish the total body transformation shown above.  Granted, 5 of those hours were devoted to fighting technique for the movie, but think about the obscene amount of calories Rain burned through each day during these workouts.

Creating an exceptional body requires exceptional efforts and there are NO quick fixes, other than training and dieting smarter, harder and with greater focus.  Here’s another Rain workout video that shows even more of his training sessions (some of it’s in English and some is narrarated in Korean…but it’s still a killer video that shows Rain “in the trenches,” just like I promote with my garage workouts).

Rain Workout, Ninja Assassin Training Clips:

You can see that Rain managed to get cut up without fancy equipment and without having to complete every workout in a state of the art gym or training facility.  I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with training at a gym…I’m just driving home the point that a little dedication, mixed with some imagination (and very basic fitness equipment), can go a long ways.  Whether you’re working out entirely from home, only at the gym or a combination of both…the only thing that stands in the way of you building your own Rain hard-body is YOU.

I was pleased to see that Rain’s workout was based around heavy, highly metabolic, total body training, which is exactly what I prescribe (well, I guess I can only ‘recommend’ since I’m just a pharmacist) to get a body like Rain.  It’s funny because I just filmed the half get-ups and dumbbell push-ups into a one-armed row the other day in my Advanced Ab Exercises video.

Rain’s workout had him performing full get-ups and combining three of my favorite moves (the burpee, the dumbbell push-up into one-armed row combo and the push press) into one giant, lean body certified movement.  Very cool and very effective.

I hope you were as inspired as I was by watching these Rain workout clips and even more importantly, I hope this post helped to clear any misconceptions you might of had regarding how celebrities really train to get ripped fast (or should I say slow).

So what’s up…are  you guys (and gals) feeling this smooth cat?  Where does Rain stand in the best celebrity male body category?  What do you think about the video clips taken from Rain’s workout sessions?

I’ll be filming my own version of a Rain Ninja Assassin workout and  uploading it shortly.  It’ll be doper than dope.

After leaving your feedback in the comments section below, make sure you check out these other celeb workouts I’ve posted on in the past:

Cristiano Ronaldo Workout / David Beckham Workout / Randy Couture Workout / Mario Lopez Workout

Hope everyone’s out there getting their LEAN on…

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – Per request from one of my TopFatLossTrainer Inner Circle members, I’ve got to add this one last video to wrap up this Ninja Assassin workout post…let’s make it RAIN:

PPS – Make sure you’re on my TopFatLossTrainer VIP list (just enter your name and email after clicking on that link and you’ll get instant access to my advanced fat loss diet plans and workout videos that’ll get you ripped like Rain).

My stance on how to get ripped abs is this:  it takes very little time spent doing direct ab exercises to end up with a flat, shredded, beach-worthy stomach.  I’ve become very anti-ab training over the years due to the obscene amount of misguided people who waste their time doing relatively useless crunches, when they should be busting ass and burning calories instead.

<— Yes, I had a HOT iPhone pic leftover from last week’s Tempo Running post that I couldn’t let go to waste…still loving the new iPhone…kinda wonder how I ever lived without one.  Anyways, back to getting ripped abs…

I do, however, identify three cases where direct ab work may be beneficial in this Inner Circle post:  Ab Training (sorry, but the videos are hidden for Inner Circle members only).

If you don’t fall into one of those three categories and you’re still worried about not getting enough ab work during your fat loss workouts, no worries…I just filmed a video that includes seven advanced ab exercises that are TopFatLossTrainer approved.  Yep, I give you permission to include them in your workout routine because not only will they beat up your midsection, but each exercise also recruits multiple other muscle groups and promotes metabolism.

This video will give you some click click boom advanced ab exercises, plus you’ll learn 3 things about me:

a) Brad Campbell desperately needs a tan and is thankful summer is approaching

b) Brad Campbell is not as “hard” as he claims (thanks a lot Beyonce)

c) Brad Campbell cannot count (my excuse is that I was dizzy from the tornadoes)

*Not sure why I decided to write in the 3rd person, but I’m going to roll with it…grab a protein shake and enjoy.

Get Ripped Abs With These 7 Advanced Ab Exercises:

Here’s a quick recap of the 7 advanced ab exercises I took you through in the video…

1) Dumbbell front squats – keep weight on the heels; chin up, chest out and abs contracted extremely hard

2) One arm overhead side lunges – try to keep dumbbell/kettlebell straight above your shoulder; lunge as deep as possible; maintain good posture; complete all reps for one side, then switch

3) Vertical tornadoes – with slight bend in elbows, hold dumbbell overhead and swing violently (like a tornado, duh) in circular motion; aim for at least 30 seconds, then switch directions for equal duration of time

4) Horizontal tornadoes – same principles as with upright tornadoes, but use a stability ball and try not to fall on your ass or hit yourself in the head

5) Half get-ups – lie down on a mat and hold one dumbbell directly above shoulder; bring same side heel in close, with opposite leg extended straight out; contract abs and lean to side opposite extended dumbbell to sit upright; lower slowly to starting position; imagine having a glass of water in place of the dumbbell and trying not to spill it throughout the movement

6) Dumbbell floor wipers – laying flat on a mat, hold a medium pair of dumbbells in extended chest press position and contract lower abs to bring toes to touch right dumbbell, lower slowly and repeat to left dumbbell; keep your heels together and resist the tendency to bend at the knees as you raise and lower your legs

7) Dumbbell push-up into one arm row – perform a normal push-up, but with hands holding a medium pair of dumbbells; at the top of the push-up, balance your body in tripod fashion by distributing your weight between your left hand and both feet, as you perform a one arm row with the right dumbbell; strongly contract abs for balance and resist the urge to rotate your back as you complete the row; lower as slowly as possible, repeat another push-up and then alternate rows with each rep

For all you ab training lovers, I think you’ll find these seven advanced ab exercises to be very effective at delivering results.  Plus, they’re all time efficient, allowing you to work multiple muscle groups and burn more calories than with standard ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups.

When you finish sculpting your ripped abs, make sure and send me a thank you card (wink).

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – Make sure and peep these other recent TopFatLossTrainer blog posts:  How to Treat Shin Splints, Skechers Shape Ups Review and Challenge Workout – Treadmill Torture.

PPS – Share these workouts with your friends, fam and online community by using the social icon buttons below.  Appreciate it…

Okay, get your head out of the gutter…I was referring to the 7-minute garage workout I just busted out like it was hot.  I wanted to go for a nice tempo run outside, but time was definitely not on my side, so I had to opt for a quickie instead.

Before I take you through today’s workout, let me give you the “haps on them craps” (sorry, was playing a little old school Ice Cube in the background…”shake ‘em up, shake ‘em up, shake ‘em up, shake ‘em”).  Speaking of great music, THANKS again to everyone who listed their favorite workout songs the other day.

*If you haven’t already, check out that post for some killer ideas and be sure to leave any other songs that are motivating to workout to.  You guys rocked it and I’ve been jammin’ out and destroying workouts ever since then, so gracias.

Wow, either too much caffeine today or the ADHD is really kicking in, because I can’t seem to finish one thought.  Alright, back to my update:  TopFatLossTrainer’s Inner Circle is literally 100% complete and ready to change lives forever.  Believe me, as anxious as you’ve been to get started, I’ve been even more excited to get things finalized.  I’m a big time perfectionist, so it took a lot longer than anticipated…but you’ll find it well worth the wait.

As soon as I get the green light from my payment processor, I’ll let everyone know and you can get signed up.  Although I was initially thinking of charging $99/month, I decided to lower it and make it more affordable to everyone.  We’re rolling with $39.95/month and when you consider how comprehensive, user-friendly, accessible and let’s not forget, EFFECTIVE the Inner Circle is…that’s a steal (of course, I’m biased).

I’ll keep my fingers crossed, but you should be able to get in tomorrow (watch for my email).  Also, the price will be increased by 25% when I’m halfway full and I only have room for 2,000 people (sounds like a ton, but I’ve already got a pretty big waiting list).

Anyways, I’m so PROUD of this – I’ve been working on the Inner Circle daily for about 7 months now and I think you’ll be surprised by the quality and level of detail this “lean body solution” contains.

I hope to see as many of you as possible inside the Inner Circle and I can’t wait to coach you to a knockout body and a new lifestyle…the lean body lifestyle.

Okay, that’s about as much pitching as you’ll ever get from me, but what can I say…I’m excited about ‘my baby.’

Back to my fat loss workout for the time crunched…

It’s amazing how much ‘damage’ you can do in under 10-minutes if you’re both creative and focused.  I just got out of the shower and I’m still feeling a little dizzy – all from a ridiculously short 7-minute fat loss workout.  Pretty crazy.  Peep this…

7-Minute Quickie Fat Loss Workout:

—> Warm-up with 1 minute of jumping jacks, exaggerated fashion

1A. 12 explosive burpees with ‘clap’ push-up and tuck jump at top of movement

1B. Using heavy dumbbells (I used 50 lbs, for reference), complete 9 full range squats (butt almost to floor)

1C. Using same dumbbells, immediately complete 9 push-presses (dip the hips and drive off heals to complete shoulder press, then lower slowly with all shoulders)

1D. Lateral jumps holding medicine ball overhead x 30 jumps (jump side-to-side holding medicine ball straight overhead…if possible, use a towel or safe object to jump over each time)

–Rest 30 seconds–

–Repeat entire fat loss circuit one more time–

This entire hybrid workout took me almost exactly 7-minutes, but man did I feel the burn.  My quads and shoulders were flippin’ en fuego and the lungs were burning pretty bad, as I was sucking for air like a guy who’s never worked out before.  Humbling, to say the least.

Give that bad boy a try sometime and let me know what you think.  Make sure you’re going heavy with your dumbbells, using full ranges of motion and exploding with burpees and lateral jumps.  If the explosive push-up and tuck jump (with burpees) and vertical medicine ball hold (with lateral jumps) is too difficult, just go without and try to progress each week until you’re able to crush it.

Your Coach,

Brad Campbell

This is another TopFatLossTrainer Inner Circle bonus workout that’s designed to give the guys a rock hard bicep peak, backed by a thick, horseshoe-shaped tricep, for serious street cred (or at least people won’t laugh at you when you’re rockin’ a sleeveless tee-shirt, lol).  Just because we’re going for the lean and ripped look doesn’t mean it’s okay to have “string bean arms.”

A modified version will help the girls to tighten, tone and prevent those hideous “batwings” that your grandma probably has.  If only grandma would’ve known about weight training back in the day (sigh)…well, guess what…you do and there’s no excuse to have flabby arms in this day and age.

So, Inner Circle guys and gals, let’s build the best looking guns we possibly can with my specialized arm training routine.  Use this workout twice weekly, (with at least 48 hours of rest in between sessions) in addition to your lean body workout plan and pretty soon you’ll be able to charge admission to your very own “gun show” (sorry, I had to).

Bonus Workout – Male “Armed” and Deadly Routine:

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Now that you’re armed and deadly, don’t hurt anybody.  Let me know how it goes.

Your Inner Circle Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – GUYS, make sure you’ve checked out my V-Taper Exploder Workout and GIRLS, you’re gonna want to rock this Hip, Thigh and Booty Blaster Routine.

Guys, here’s the Inner Circle bonus workout I was telling you about.  In my opinion, the one thing that makes a guy’s body really stand out from the rest of the pack is a carefully sculpted v-taper.  You can work your butt off in the gym, follow a clean diet and have impressive muscle definition…but if your body frame looks like a box (or worse yet, an apple), at the end of the day, no one is going to notice you and the girls won’t dig you.

It’s all about proportions and the v-taper is what makes or breaks your overall body image.  Women are genetically programmed to be attracted to broad shoulders, a ripped chest and defined back…all of which tapers down to a small and chiseled waistline.

This look screams power, athleticism and sex appeal.  Notice how this differs from juiced up meatheads who have all of those characteristics, but their waistlines are pushed out with abs the size of my thighs.  This makes them look goofy in street clothes and a lil outta place when they’re not in the gym.  You feel me?

TopFatLossTrainer’s Inner Circle is about making you look like da man when you’re stylin’ and profilin’ in your new threads, but when those clothes come off, whoever’s in the room with you is going to be pleasantly surprised to discover the well-proportioned lean muscle you’ve managed to pack onto your compact frame.

That’s cool with you, right?  Sorry, dumb question.

We make this happen first and foremost, by building the perfect jaw-dropping v-taper.  And that, my IC dudes, is what this bonus workout is designed to do.  So let’s begin our v-taper domination strategy…

Bonus Workout:  V-Taper Exploder Routine:

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You should feel and notice the effects of this v-taper bonus workout fairly quickly.  If you have any questions, just leave them in the comments section below.  Can’t wait to see the before and after pics – I’m telling ya, by emphasizing the v-taper you’re going to look like a whole new man.  Talk soon…

Your Inner Circle Coach,

Brad Campbell

PS – An awesome resource to help you add maximum muscle size to other lagging body parts is my partner’s excellent muscle sculpting system —> Build Ripped Muscles

*A few of my Inner Circle clients have integrated this muscle building program into their weekly lean body workout routine, with great success.  But remember, this is only for those who’re already good and lean and who need extra help adding muscle and shaping their body.