Wild Hunt Conditioning - James Pieratt
On this channel I explore the most powerful physical and mental training methods in history. As a world-record athlete and bestselling author, I’ve dedicated my life to the research of tribal and historic training.
My goal is to support your physical and mental growth with knowledge on thousands of years of human performance. I offer a wide variety of historical training routines that lay out these methods step-by-step for those looking to harness the training methods of the best athletes, intellectuals and warriors in human history.
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Wild Hunt Conditioning - James Pieratt
I just released a new video on a forgotten exercise used by the athletes and military of the Soviet Union.
Let me know what you think:
https://youtu.be/Vb4MVcibu2k?si=RvcYn...
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Wild Hunt Conditioning - James Pieratt
For those of you who enjoy ancient history, my good friend @ThisIsAncientOfficial just started a really cool YouTube page.
He has a huge and amazingly run instagram account - and so you can be sure his YouTube page will be equally great.
(And no, this isn’t a sponsored post - he’s actually my buddy and his content is awesome).
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All of my training plans are heavily discounted for our Cyber Monday sale (ends tomorrow)
if you’d like to train like the best athletes and warriors in history - NOW is your chance:
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If you’ve ever wanted to train like a Soviet super soldier or Olympic athlete - there’s no better time than now.
GIRYA: The Original Soviet Kettlebell System launched today - just in time for my Black Friday Sale.
Grab a copy before the sale ends:
wildhuntconditioning.com/products/girya-the-origin…
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The GENIUS behind Soviet kettlebell training (5 reasons it was so effective):
ANTI-GLYCOLITIC TRAINING:
Short, explosive lifts and swings timed to the ATP energy system directly. Soviet coaches measured effort precisely, usually 5-10 seconds per set, to maximize CNS activation and pure force development. These sessions trained the body to produce less acid within the muscle.
GLYCOLITIC TRAINING:
Longer sets times to build the glycolytic pathway and improve muscular endurance the old fashion way. Soviet athletes combined these with timed rest periods to boost recovery and train the muscles to better tolerate acid. The opposite side of the coin compared to Anti-glycolytic / Mitochondrial Training
FULL BODY FORCE DEVELOPMENT:
Targeted application of specific lifts, jerks, presses, and carries at precise intensities built overall power output and functional strength. These movements trained multiple joints, emphasized full-body force production, and developed transferable power far beyond simple gym lifts.
DEDICATED SKILL PRACTICE:
The Soviets believed strength was a “skill”as much as anything. Daily practice of Turkish get-ups, swings, snatches, and heavy presses ensured bigger results, reduced injury risk, and allowed heavier work to be safely applied later. Skill work was treated as its own form of training.
WAVE LOADING:
Weekly wave loading allowed systematic fluctuation of intensity and volume. This method increased strength while minimizing fatigue, teaching the body to adapt to heavier loads over time. Soviet scientists believed this powerful principle was far more efficient than typical gym progressions.
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Sources:
Gosudarstvennyi Tsentr Fizicheskoi Kultury i Sporta (GosFKS)
Sportivnaya Medicina Archives
Personal interviews with retired Soviet wrestlers, strength athletes and Spetsnaz operators
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I’m teaching a Soviet strength training seminar this March in Lexington, Kentucky.
Last year’s event was a blast.
We trained. We ate. We hung out.
We’re doing it again this year and opening it up to the public.
Mark your calendars.
Hope to meet you guys there.
-James
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Hey guys, I recently spent 10 days training with the strongest man on earth Hafthor Bjornnson (known for his role as “The Mountain” on the HBO series, Game of Thrones) and his team.
He shared with me:
-what most people get WRONG about strength training
-how he became the Michael Jordan of STRENGTH
-how much he EATS in a day
And MUCH more…
You can find the full video here:
https://youtu.be/VFhHBCaqGiM?si=z71op...
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Wild Hunt Conditioning - James Pieratt
The Notorious “Flu Game”:
* Date: June 11, 1997
* Game: NBA Finals between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz
* Jordan's performance: 38 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in 44 minutes
* Result: Bulls won 90-88, taking a 3-2 lead in the series - which they later won.
* Jordan's condition: visibly weak and exhausted, he was suffering from an illness, thought to be a flu, which was later proved to be food poisoning.
* Key moment: Jordan made a game-winning shot with 25 seconds left, then later collapsed into Pippen's arms, an iconic image of the game
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If you’d like to learn more about how to build a strong mind, I have a Discipline and Mental Strength Toolkit available at WildHuntConditioning.com
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Wild Hunt Conditioning - James Pieratt
Kobe’s Secret to a Successful Mindset: 👉
(How he built a process that made winning inevitable)
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THE WORK
He built a monk-like process and mental culture:
* 4 a.m. workouts while other NBA players slept
* Counted EVERY shot made. Didn’t go home until he’d hit 400 every practice.
* Reviewed his own games on film EVERY night: looking for ways to improve his own footwork, angles and shots.
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THE PROCESS
To Kobe, the result was just a ripple in the water.
The work itself was the stone thrown into the pond.
He didn’t chase trophies: he built systems and culture that made trophies inevitable.
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THE RESULT
Chasing outcomes breeds insecurity and anxiety.
Obsessing over process builds mastery.
Kobe reached a whole new level — because he was fueled by the process itself, not the outcome.
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HOW TO
* Stop thinking about winning. Instead build habits that make winning inevitable.
* Trade motivation for a good plan. Emotion fades; systems don’t.
* Make data your mirror. Study your own footage: work, life choices, gym reps, reactions under stress.
If you’d like to build a mindset like this, you may want to check out my DISCIPLINE + MENTAL STRENGTH Video Course - available in my store or at WildHuntConditioning.com…
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Gladiator Deadlift video is LIVE!
You guys have been asking me for this one for months, and it’s finally here..
Learn how to protect your spine, increase your strength and boost your mobility exactly how ancient Roman gladiators did.
Plus some cool history about this movement, including the father of modern medicine Galen - and Marcus Aurelius himself!
https://youtu.be/mWlnQSVvw-8?si=MHx-v...
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