Why Are Prisoners So Jacked? (No Gym, No Supplements)

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Ever wonder how prisoners get insanely strong… without a single piece of gym equipment?

No protein powders. No supplements. No squat racks.

Yet they build lean, powerful, functional muscle in tiny cells.

How?

It all comes down to calisthenics.

They master the basics—push-ups, dips, squats, pull-ups—but in ways most people don’t.

Instead of endless reps with bad form, they focus on perfect technique and progressive overload.

They tweak angles, increase time under tension, and build brute strength with just their bodyweight.

The best part?

You don’t need to go to prison to use these methods.

Anyone can train like this. Anywhere. Anytime.
And the results speak for themselves.

But most people do it wrong—which is why they don’t see progress.

Over the next few days, I’ll break it all down for you.
So you can start training smarter, not harder.

Stay tuned. You’re going to love what’s coming next.

- BodyweightEmpire