"Death Of An American: The Killing Of John Singer" by David Fleisher and David M. Freedman

In January 1979 John Singer, a hard-working, self-reliant Utah farmer, was shot and killed by a state law enforcement officer during an arrest attempt.
 His death came after six years of conflict with the courts over his insistence on educating his daughter at home, in accordance with his Mormon beliefs.
John Singer clearly broke the state law, but was the principle worth dying for?
A powerful examination of the events, after which Singer's wife filed a lawsuit through famed lawyer Gerry Spence against Utah officials, including the Governor, in a landmark case of parents' rights, and a loving family man who died in a fight for personal and religious freedom.

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Al Kavadlo's Raising the Bar DVD: The Definitive Guide to Bar Calisthenics

Raising the Bar DVD: The Definitive Guide to Bar Calisthenics By Al Kavadlo Master The Art of Bar Athletics and Forge the Upper Body of Your Dreams—Without the Need for Weights, Machines or Gym Memberships! Personal trainer and bar-athlete extraordinaire, Al Kavadlo believes you don’t need a gym membership or any fancy equipment to get in the best shape of your life. All you need to build a strong, muscular upper body is a simple pull-up bar.  In Raising the Bar: The Definitive Guide to Pull-up Bar Calisthenics, Kavadlo breaks down every type of exercise you can do with a pull-up bar.  From the basic two arm hang, to the mighty muscle-up, all the way to the elusive one arm pull-up, the “bar master” takes you step by expert step through everything you need to do to build the chiseled frame you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re a die-hard calisthenics enthusiast or just looking to get in the best shape of your life, Raising the Bar will meet all your expectations—and then some! "With Raising The Bar, Al Kavadlo has put forth the perfect primal pull-up program.  Al's progressions and demonstrations make even the most challenging exercises attainable.  Anyone who is serious about pull-ups should get this DVD."             —Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint "This DVD is the ultimate training course on bar athletics, masterminded and presented by the man who—for my two cent’s worth—is the greatest calisthenics coach alive today. Raising the Bar is motivational and looks cool as hell, but more important than that, it’s an incredible source of instruction."             —Paul “Coach” Wade, author of Convict Conditioning "Al Kavadlo consistently puts out the best info on calisthenics and bodyweight training. His book, Raising the Bar is a killer introduction into the world of the Bar Athlete. Now with the release of the accompanying DVD, Al has truly raised the bar to a whole new level. The DVD combines solid info along with fun and entertainment, as only Al can."             —Mike Fitch, creator of The Animal Flow Workout The message is clear: you can earn yourself a stunning upper body with just 3 basic moves and 1 super-simple, yet amazingly versatile tool. And what’s even better, this 3 + 1 formula for upper body magnificence hides enough variety to keep you challenged and surging to new heights for a lifetime of cool moves and ever-tougher progressions! Cast in the “concrete jungle” of urban scaffolding and graffiti-laden, blasted walls—and sourced from iconic bar-athlete destinations like Tompkins Square Park, NYC—Raising the Bar rewards you with an inspiring new vision of what the human body can achieve. Embrace Al Kavadlo’s vision, pick up the challenge, share the Quest, follow directions—and the Holy Grail of supreme upper body fitness is yours for the taking. Raise the bar of your self-image, raise the bar on what it means to be a man, raise the bar on your fortitude, raise the bar on your toughness—and BE THIS: Stride down the streets with a whole new swagger—your etched set of washboard abs, your righteous pecs, your gnarly forearms and your whipcord frame broadcasting a newfound strength and an animal vitality. Enter a room and command immediate, primal respect from male and female alike—as you exude a quiet sense of confidence and raw power. All this from a bar and 3 basic moves… A word of warning to the wise, though: you’ll discover drills included in Raising the Bar that take the wildest skill and the greatest of functional strength to pull off. Like any true quest there are dragons to be faced here at your peril. Be inspired by the ultimate vision of human performance you’ll see in the playful yet detail-packed instructional sequences—but as Al Kavadlo would be the first to recommend, find a strong band of training brothers and a solid training mentor if you are intent on attaining the greatest of feats that lie before you in Raising the Bar. For complete information on Al Kavadlo’s Raising the Bar DVD click here now

My "Convict Conditioning" Progress - Uneven Pushups

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Uneven Pushups

If any of you are working on the Pushup Series, drop a comment, or email me and let me know how you're progressing. If not, what are you waiting for? Get your copies of  "Convict Conditioning" and "Convict Conditioning 2" today, and GET BUSY!

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Neil Bednar's My Convict Conditioning Journey

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My "Convict Conditioning" Progress - Hanging Bent Leg Raises

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Hanging Knee Raises

Hanging Bent Leg Raises

If any of you are working on the Leg Raise Series, drop a comment, or email me and let me know how you're progressing. If not, what are you waiting for? Get your copies of  "Convict Conditioning" and "Convict Conditioning 2" today, and GET BUSY!

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