I go to a gym in my hometown, but the only problem is that it's a gym for bodybuilders and they've got no strongman equipment like the tires, or stones , what should i do to train for the competitions, what could i do to help me train for these events?
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08-27-2004, 02:44 AM #1British Viking
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How could I train to be a strongman with no strongman equipment?
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08-27-2004, 02:54 AM #2Registered User
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There's at least one very good thread on almost this exact question; if you search a bit you'll probably find it.
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08-27-2004, 06:13 AM #3Registered User
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Stones/loading events - Rocks, sandbags, barrels
Conan Wheel - Zercher an oly bar and walk around in circles
Viking Press - Lots of overhead pressing/push pressing
Truck pull/dragging - push and pull your car around/make a sled
Tire flip - They're free, find a local used tire shop
Farmers - use dumbells w/straps or make em outa pipe
Husafel - use a rock or heavy sandbag
The list goes on and on, use your imagination. Use a basic powerlifting type routine and work your grip hard.
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08-27-2004, 08:46 AM #4Livestrong
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why would you use a PL routine, its pointless, bench is worthless for strngmanOriginally posted by maidenfan
Stones/loading events - Rocks, sandbags, barrels
Conan Wheel - Zercher an oly bar and walk around in circles
Viking Press - Lots of overhead pressing/push pressing
Truck pull/dragging - push and pull your car around/make a sled
Tire flip - They're free, find a local used tire shop
Farmers - use dumbells w/straps or make em outa pipe
Husafel - use a rock or heavy sandbag
The list goes on and on, use your imagination. Use a basic powerlifting type routine and work your grip hard.
conans wheel->zercher lockouts and zercher squats...i wouldnt recoomend walking in circles with it......
truk pull->calf work, karlsen squats, CG cable rows
search old threads, ive written tons on the subject
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08-27-2004, 09:54 AM #5
simple get a job buckin hay
!!!when in doubt knock em' out!!!
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08-27-2004, 04:07 PM #6Registered User
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Now that's some effin hard work! It will make you strong, that's no lie.Originally posted by justin6310
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08-28-2004, 08:00 PM #7Registered User
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Why not? A good powerlifting routine develops a solid core and posterior which is very useful in strongman. I agree, benching isnt as useful, but squatting and deadlifting sure are. Switch out the benching for incline and more overhead work. Add the events to that and I think you have a solid routine, imo.Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
why would you use a PL routine, its pointless, bench is worthless for strngman
conans wheel->zercher lockouts and zercher squats...i wouldnt recoomend walking in circles with it......
truk pull->calf work, karlsen squats, CG cable rows
search old threads, ive written tons on the subject
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08-28-2004, 10:57 PM #8Livestrong
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exactlyOriginally posted by maidenfan
Why not? A good powerlifting routine develops a solid core and posterior which is very useful in strongman. I agree, benching isnt as useful, but squatting and deadlifting sure are. Switch out the benching for incline and more overhead work. Add the events to that and I think you have a solid routine, imo.
modified is ok, but IMO you can do better with a custom routine
alot of my training partners incorporate westside into their stuff
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