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Good Advice from Bizarre Books

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Good Advice from Bizarre Books // Felon Fitness c Adams Media

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Felon Fitness: How to Create a Hard Body without Doing Hard Time

Oh, no. Oh, yes. Complete with instructions on how to make your own dumbbells out of stacks of magazines, Felon Fitness compiles the workouts of real inmates who shaped up as they served time. (Video: 3 Ways to Lift More)

Takeaway Tip: You can get ripped without a gym, a trainer, or even dumbbells. Bodyweight exercises such as staggered hand pushups, pistol squats, and plyometric lunges effectively build strength and power.

Get dozens of quick and effective workouts with The Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts

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