Becoming a HW Strongman

[thom2355]

Ditto.
I used to like the seated cable rows I'd do at the gym, but all the other variations suck pretty hard.

Yup. Those don't require the stabilization that any standing row does. I really like chest supported rows, and will use them if I feel beat up, the the bang for your buck with BB/Pendlay rows is too much to ignore.

[bmontgomery87]

Yup. Those don't require the stabilization that any standing row does. I really like chest supported rows, and will use them if I feel beat up, the the bang for your buck with BB/Pendlay rows is too much to ignore.

I'm stuck with em for the next 9 weeks anyway

CSR's are pretty nice. I've done them one the few occasions I've gotten to train at a gym.

[thom2355]

I'm stuck with em for the next 9 weeks anyway

CSR's are pretty nice. I've done them one the few occasions I've gotten to train at a gym.

Yup. Not worth the price in a home gym IMO, until you have a GHR, rack, power bar, ssb and plenty of weight.

[bmontgomery87]

Hoping to get a solid rack within the next year. We'll see how things go.

[thom2355]

Hoping to get a solid rack within the next year. We'll see how things go.

Gotta build a fun fund up and keep it from the ol' lady, then be ready to pounce on any offers on Craigslist and what not.

[Black_Spit]

I agree about the rows it just feels like they're almost too taxing after all the other stuff powerlifters are already doing.

[bmontgomery87]

I agree about the rows it just feels like they're almost too taxing after all the other stuff powerlifters are already doing.

No joke.
I didn't quite understand why the 5x5 program had very little assistnace. But after benching and squatting, doing heavy sets of BB rows was awful.

[thom2355]

I agree about the rows it just feels like they're almost too taxing after all the other stuff powerlifters are already doing.

They can be, but they can also be a great benefit when properly programmed. I don't feel too taxed hitting rows after front squats, but I sure don't like them after squats or deads.

No joke.
I didn't quite understand why the 5x5 program had very little assistnace. But after benching and squatting, doing heavy sets of BB rows was awful.

You will make it Nancy.

[thom2355]

Got my new Inzer 13mm Lever belt today! Ordered it on Monday and it showed up today. Pretty excited to go through the 3 month break in process with this one!

[bmontgomery87]

Got my new Inzer 13mm Lever belt today! Ordered it on Monday and it showed up today. Pretty excited to go through the 3 month break in process with this one!

Only 3 months? I've had my single prong for a while and it's still pretty stiff.
I need to start breaking it in while I'm watching tv or something. It's a little restrictive for deads.

[thom2355]

Only 3 months? I've had my single prong for a while and it's still pretty stiff.
I need to start breaking it in while I'm watching tv or something. It's a little restrictive for deads.

I am assuming. I can created some awesome belly pressure that should break it in pretty fast

If it is an issue for deadlifting, I will use my Spud belt until the leather is worked a bit.

[FrmrHoss]

I broke in my 10mm relatively quickly... that thing is soft as a pillow now. The most loving embrace of suede.

[thom2355]

I broke in my 10mm relatively quickly... that thing is soft as a pillow now. The most loving embrace of suede.

Yeah....I heard that the 13mm are quite a bit different when it comes to break in. Not too worried though. Just happy I can have full confidence in the belt for the rest of my training days.

[WHT_LIGHTNING]

who front skwatz with a belt anyways, lol

looking good, nice work on the pressing too

[thom2355]

who front skwatz with a belt anyways, lol

looking good, nice work on the pressing too

Fat guyz with weak abs....that's who! Today I was thinking about doing them beltless though and only belting up for heavy singles, but we will see if I feel that way next week!

[thom2355]

Events

Log Press

Warmups

210 x 2 (5 sets)

*Worked technique today. Felt pretty good, but I have to get better at this.

12" Circus DB Press

125 x 2
125 x 2
125 x 7 in 60 sec

*This was fun.

Farmer's Walk

175 x 160'
225 x 80'
275 x 80' (1 drop)

*Pretty big PR on the farmer's today. Previous best was 245 x 80' and this smoked it. My grip slipped when I picked the handles, so the first 60' was pretty much hanging on in the fingertips. Repicked and finished the course.

Keg Front Carry

250 x 80'
300 x 40'
300 x 40'

*Took me forever to get the 300 lb keg lapped, but once I did, it felt ok....but my posterior chain was absolutely shot from the farmer's walks. These suck by the way.

Stones

240 x 3
240 x 3

*Stopped here. Absolutely toast at this point.


Twas a good day. One of my training partners made it about 40' with a 375 farmer's walk, then went about 200' with the 300 lb keg. Definitely motivating to train in that environment.

[thom2355]

Just showed this to my gf:

http://articles.elitefts.com/feature...hades-of-iron/

She did not thing it was nearly as funny as I did....

[Black_Spit]

I missed yesterday's workout. That's pretty awesome man. Especially the PR.

[thom2355]

I missed yesterday's workout. That's pretty awesome man. Especially the PR.

It will fall shortly. I am hoping to hit 300/hand before the contest on 8/25.

[Black_Spit]

It will fall shortly. I am hoping to hit 300/hand before the contest on 8/25.

That's awesome. Wade has basically everything, strongman implement-wise... Reading posts like yours make me want to get down with those workouts after these upcoming PL meets I have.

[thom2355]

That's awesome. Wade has basically everything, strongman implement-wise... Reading posts like yours make me want to get down with those workouts after these upcoming PL meets I have.

Be forewarned....it is addicting.

[bmontgomery87]

Just showed this to my gf:

http://articles.elitefts.com/feature...hades-of-iron/

She did not thing it was nearly as funny as I did....

I read those yesterday morning, actually debating printing them out and putting them in the gym.
I love Tate articles

[thom2355]

I read those yesterday morning, actually debating printing them out and putting them in the gym.
I love Tate articles

I read that and thought to myself...."Man, I really don't want to but a used incline bench anymore."

[bmontgomery87]

I read that and thought to myself...."Man, I really don't want to but a used incline bench anymore."

I'm thinking of some way to do a rear entry on a reverse hyper now

[thom2355]

I'm thinking of some way to do a rear entry on a reverse hyper now

At least that would keep the business end off the equipment. Although, I would be sure to wear tall socks....

[thom2355]

Press Assistance

Floor Press
Work to 2RM

225 x 2
245 x 2
265 x 2
285 x 1.5

*Wasn't feeling it today. Something with my setup just felt off a bit. I think my grip was closer than last week, but either way, the end result wasn't terrible. I was only about an inch or two away from locking out the second rep.

Seated DB Press
*No Back Support

55 x 12 (3 sets)

*Last set was pretty tough.

Lateral Raises

3 sets of 10

Tate Press

3 sets of 8-12

Rev Grip Tri Pressdowns

3 sets of 15


Alright day today. Pretty exhausted as I got up at 3:30 am to drive from visiting gf to work. Not cool (especially since it was the third time in 7 days). Deads for tomorrow are off the books. I am going to attack them with all I have on Wednesday. My normal Thursday training will not be held as I will be attacking the log on Saturday pretty aggressively. I am starting to think that pressing 3x per week is having a negative impact now, so I will evaluate my split after Saturday.

[bmontgomery87]

Aware me on the tate press, please.

Not bad numbers for the floor press, especially for a bench hater

[thom2355]

Aware me on the tate press, please.

Not bad numbers for the floor press, especially for a bench hater

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I do them like that, but heavier.


It is not that I "hate" bench....but we don't really see eye to eye.

[bmontgomery87]

^^Thanks man. Will watch when I get home tonite.

[thom2355]

^^Thanks man. Will watch when I get home tonite.

You and your YouTube blocking. After watching, it should be apparent the "....but heavier" part is rather sarcastic.