This is some interesting stuff. I wasn't familiar with the concept until recently when I saw it mentioned a few times on here and IA's forum. Since the discussions are sort of scattered throughout different threads, I thought it would be nice to have a centralized place to discuss and ask questions about GPP.
If you are interested in learning about what GPP is, here are a couple of good places to start:
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=115
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...=829399&page=2
I have a question to get things started:
In addition to sled dragging, ax work and tire tossing, what are some other practical ways a person could do GPP work with stuff typically found lying around the house, yard, etc?
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Thread: The Official GPP Thread
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06-27-2006, 09:51 AM #1
The Official GPP Thread
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06-27-2006, 10:04 AM #2
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Ahhhhh, a GPP thread. *VikingMan gets comfortable*
GPP is like a warm fuzzy blanket on a cold winter day....
Another good one is a keg toss. The name is from Joe Defranco's website, but basically, you get a semi heavy object(20 to 100 pounds), and heave it up and over your head. Turn around, and repeat. Great posterier/upper back work.
Also, a tug-of-war with some budies is good stuff, not to mention i fosters great friendships with a little competition.
Here's some more great links.
Defranco's Strongman Article
http://www.defrancostraining.com/art..._strongman.htm
Increasing work capacity by Iron Addict
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=638493Last edited by VikingMan; 06-27-2006 at 10:07 AM.
How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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06-27-2006, 10:09 AM #3
General Physical Preparedness: Westside Style
By Dave Tate
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...ydra?id=459405
GPP ASAP
by Chad Waterbury
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...ydra?id=468125
An article by Louie Simmons:
http://www.deepsquatter.com/strength/archives/ls14.htm
General Physical Preparedness: The missing link in strength training
By Bryan Mann
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/ge...eparedness.htm
Increase General Physical Preparedness
by Chad Waterbury
http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/163/
G.P.P
by Bob Youngs
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gpp.htm
GPP for High School Freshmen
By Mark McLaughlin
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gpp_for_freshmen.htmLast edited by TheCore; 06-27-2006 at 10:21 AM.
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My sled is ultra basic. I used two 3 foot 4X4's, beveled at one end as runners. Then I laid down about four, 3 foot long 2X4's across the 4X4's and nailed them down. And viola, there's the sled. On top of that, I put an 80 pound bag of concrete (concrete is cheap) for weight. I'm getting ready to up that a little in a couple weeks.I attatch a rope to the front, then the rope to my dip belt. And off we go.
Here's a couple diagrams.How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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Originally Posted by TheCore
Originally Posted by TheCoreHow does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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06-27-2006, 11:19 AM #8
Here are directions on having a metal one built. Most people get them made for 25-50 bucks.
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4199
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Originally Posted by VikingMan
Key here is to get a tire BIG enough. I mean, it probably needs to be 300-400 lbs... which makes the logistics of moving it to your house fairly rough. Probably need a couple guys to load it, then just roll it off when you get home. Gotta figure that it is all leverage, not actually lifting the full weight. AND, you need to make sure it is thick enough to get your chest into it. Remember it is not a dead lift, it is flipped up with leg drive
I would suggest Marund************ but their site has been down for a couple days. They have tons of good links, videos... and more forums. Who doesn't love forums?
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Originally Posted by the iron addict
But yeah, I just keep it in the back of my 4Runner. I'll stop by the dirt road I drag on, on my way home from work, setup, and start dragging.How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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06-27-2006, 04:35 PM #15
Basic sled pulling schedule from IA; http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3653
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There is no end to what some of you will do to save $ for a sled:
http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/sh...1186#post81186
BTW, he is pulling too fast IMO.
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Originally Posted by the iron addict
And if I need to spend 25-50 dollars for it to pass inspection, then why not go all out and recommend the 150 dollar ones on Elite Fitness Systems?
Besides, if I save money on the sled, I can spend it on sups, right?How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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06-27-2006, 10:43 PM #22Originally Posted by VikingMan
If ghetto makes you happy, go for it
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Originally Posted by the iron addict
Optimum protein and roast beef for me. Though I admittedly do use a Wal-Mart multi.
What's a good multi to use?Last edited by VikingMan; 06-27-2006 at 11:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by VikingMan
Hey, I was considering just drilling a couple holes in a sheet of plywood to run chains through. I'm all for ghetto Heck, at least you used nails! lol. If I could find a sheet of plywood with a hole already in it, I would. In fact, perhaps I'll just mosey over to the junk yard and see if I can get an old quarter panel off of a buick. That is metal, and roughly sled shaped. Like I said in the other thread, I'm planning on using rocks from my girlfriend's yard to make up my weights. Not even going to spend cash on a cement bag. I'm a freakin' skin flint! lol.
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Originally Posted by Andrew.Cook
I'll put a little dragon on the front of mine, if you put the hood ornament off the buick you get the quarter panel from on the front of yours.How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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Originally Posted by VikingMan
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How about boulder carrying guys? Bear hug a boulder and go for a walk.
http://www.everythingtrackandfield.c...PPfortheThrows
A good quote from the article.
I believe that the strongest people who ever lived were born back in the early 1900’s. They were farmers, lumberjacks, miners, and railroad workers. They were strong because of what they did for a living. Back then there was no such thing as Hammer Strength or Cybex equipment. They worked with their hands. Technology was not as big as it is today and convenience was only for the extremely wealthy. People have called this “Functional Strength” and “Grandpa Strength” but what it really shows me is that full body movements create total body strengthLast edited by VikingMan; 06-29-2006 at 02:23 PM.
How does one destroy darkness? The answer dawned upon my mind, blinding in it's brilliance. To destroy darkness, one must simply expose it to the light.
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