Becoming a HW Strongman

[thom2355]

How else do you get better? You train for a reason.



And that can kill progress for a long time after the meet. Most SM contests are no harder than a good pissing contest with your training buddies. Plus as a strongman we need to understand how to adjust with different equipment and settings. Events are never the same even if it is ran by your own crew using your own equipment.

Right on both counts. With strongman, you have to be well versed in order to do well during a contest season. Training for one contest is not too fun and kinda pointless if it isn't Nationals or a Platinum Plus contest.

I like to think in PL that 1 meet every 6 months is optimal. Set a new bench mark every 6 months and use the results from each meet to re-evaluate your training. Also, for me, meets take 2 weeks away from active strength training since I de-load a week before and after a meet.

I would agree at your level. If one were to have <5 meets under their belt and a sub 1200-1300 lb total, I would up the number to 3-4 meets per year. Just because the numbers should be able to climb a bit faster.

[thom2355]

ME Squat

Mobility

Hips
Agile 8

Ankles (post training)
Lax ball to foot
Knees to Wall
Calf stretching

Reverse Band Front Squat

315 x 2
365 x 1
405 x 1

*Add reverse Monster Minis

405 x 1
435 x 1
465 x 1

*Holy smokes that was a bad idea, lol. That felt awful on the delts in retrospect, but good overall. I was going to jump one more time, but everything was feeling off during this session, so I just let it be.

GHR ss with Band Pullaparts

BW x 15/Mini x 20 (3 sets)

Band X Walks ss TKEs

Light x 10/Average x 20 (2 sets)


Not bad. Wanted to get some heavy work in without beating up my hips too bad. Mission accomplished.

[bmontgomery87]

those rev band front squats look/sound brutal. I can't imagine almost 500 pounds on my front delts.

nice work. I see you've been getting good use of the GHR lately.

[FrmrHoss]

Dammit, I was expecting more comedy after the text messages last night. Good work sir. Your 465 front squat looks better than my 185 .

[thom2355]

those rev band front squats look/sound brutal. I can't imagine almost 500 pounds on my front delts.

nice work. I see you've been getting good use of the GHR lately.

They sucked. Mah core is toasty.

I better use that f*cker. It was pricey.

Dammit, I was expecting more comedy after the text messages last night. Good work sir. Your 465 front squat looks better than my 185 .

My 310 lbs looks better than your 198 too!

[bmontgomery87]

My 310 lbs looks better than your 198 too!

Well played!

[FrmrHoss]

Paul has been on his game for like 2 months now. Nary a burn has been missed.

[NC_Tarheel]

Paul has been on his game for like 2 months now. Nary a burn has been missed.

My fav so far was the farmers weight reference. Definitely sig worthy.


"Farmers start at 225. Anything less is just carrying in groceries."

[bmontgomery87]

My fav so far was the farmers weight reference. Definitely sig worthy.


"Farmers start at 225. Anything less is just carrying in groceries."

did he throw that at me in the fam thread? I remember a farmers discussion but didn't follow up with it.


well played paul

[thom2355]

Paul has been on his game for like 2 months now. Nary a burn has been missed.

I try.

My fav so far was the farmers weight reference. Definitely sig worthy.

"Farmers start at 225. Anything less is just carrying in groceries."

Its kinda true.

did he throw that at me in the fam thread? I remember a farmers discussion but didn't follow up with it.

well played paul

Well, the weights can be adjusted for you under 175 lb runty *******s.

[bmontgomery87]

Well, the weights can be adjusted for you under 175 lb runty *******s.

wheewww.
that was a close one haha.


225 farmers for me would be heavy as hell

[thom2355]

wheewww.
that was a close one haha.


225 farmers for me would be heavy as hell

You deadlift 500 lbs (unless fake plates). 225 farmers is more than doable. Sh*t....275 should be doable.

[bmontgomery87]

You deadlift 500 lbs (unless fake plates). 225 farmers is more than doable. Sh*t....275 should be doable.

505 mufuka

but i'll try em super heavy on day. I was thinking about bringing them back as a movement I use. I'm sure I can get the pick, just duno how long my grip will hold out.

[thom2355]

505 mufuka

but i'll try em super heavy on day. I was thinking about bringing them back as a movement I use. I'm sure I can get the pick, just duno how long my grip will hold out.

F*cking city boys with their Nancy grips.

[NC_Tarheel]

505 mufuka

but i'll try em super heavy on day. I was thinking about bringing them back as a movement I use. I'm sure I can get the pick, just duno how long my grip will hold out.

Doit*******

[csday924]

well, the weights can be adjusted for you under 175 lb runty *******s.

**** you!!!!

[thom2355]

**** you!!!!

I wouldn't call you a runt though. I mean....1410@165....

[csday924]

I wouldn't call you a runt though. I mean....1410@165....

I forgot to put a smiley face. It's just a number, hopefully I have a higher one Saturday.

[thom2355]

I forgot to put a smiley face. It's just a number, hopefully I have a higher one Saturday.

Nice! Good luck with that.

Any time in the suit yet?

[csday924]

Nice! Good luck with that.

Any time in the suit yet?

Thanks.

Only to attempt getting it on really. I filled the inside with the slick billiard chalk (the kind that goes on your legs for dl) and put trash bags on my legs. After hanging and readjusting for 15 minutes it got close to being right so I pulled 225 for a few. It is ****ing tight and super hard to get to the bar but once I get it seated better it should be good. Tons of tension in the start, **** it hurts tho.

[thom2355]

Thanks.

Only to attempt getting it on really. I filled the inside with the slick billiard chalk (the kind that goes on your legs for dl) and put trash bags on my legs. After hanging and readjusting for 15 minutes it got close to being right so I pulled 225 for a few. It is ****ing tight and super hard to get to the bar but once I get it seated better it should be good. Tons of tension in the start, **** it hurts tho.

I like the sounds of it. Ima get a suit with my tax return.

[samsont]

You deadlift 500 lbs (unless fake plates). 225 farmers is more than doable. Sh*t....275 should be doable.

damn I feel like a pussy now

the other day I tried 155 each hand and could barely go farther than 30-40 yards~ before my grip gave out.


Traps loved it the next day even with such light weight. I gotta step my game up

[csday924]

I like the sounds of it. Ima get a suit with my tax return.

Cool. Gunna get the pro or the orange one?

[thom2355]

damn I feel like a pussy now

the other day I tried 155 each hand and could barely go farther than 30-40 yards~ before my grip gave out.

Traps loved it the next day even with such light weight. I gotta step my game up

Well....conditioning is different. I only go 60-80', which is pretty typical for contests. If you stick to shorter runs with heavier weight, you should be able to handle more.

Cool. Gunna get the pro or the orange one?

It will be a game time decision.

[NC_Tarheel]

You looked so boss in the sunshine yellow. Go full time Syracuse mascot with the suit.








EDIT: Good night sweet testicles

[bmontgomery87]

I like the sounds of it. Ima get a suit with my tax return.

I hope you guys have small packages, because it hurts like a sumbitch to pull in multiply that "fits". And I may as well be asian.

[thom2355]

You looked so boss in the sunshine yellow. Go full time Syracuse mascot with the suit.

EDIT: Good night sweet testicles

I could complete the citrus color band....

I hope you guys have small packages, because it hurts like a sumbitch to pull in multiply that "fits". And I may as well be asian.

Deadlifting heavy hurts anyways. If you cannot deal with pain....may as well stick to Men's Health routines.

However....I am thinking my suit will fit somewhat loose as I will mostly be pulling reps in it for contests. A tight suit fitted for powerlifting purposes may not be in my best interest competition wise.

[thom2355]

I hope you guys have small packages, because it hurts like a sumbitch to pull in multiply that "fits". And I may as well be asian.

Damn....almost forgot to share this with you....couple words can be replaced if need be.

[NC_Tarheel]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha


EDIT: Everyone knows that ankle tats of Mighty Mouse are the most extreme version of hardcore.

[bmontgomery87]

well played as usual Paul bahahahah

deads don't hurt too bad for me yet, I'm not up to "heavy" standards quite yet.