Becoming a HW Strongman

[bmontgomery87]

I'm with Thad on the pulling against bands. I'm not crazy explosive, but I do feel like my pulls come up fairly quickly all the way up to 90% or more. So bands definitely helped me out.

The strength is there for pulling in the mid 5's.

[NC_Tarheel]

No, I guess I didn't expect it too....but I will not really get excited about any of this until I break 550. I don't really want to celebrate a PR until I feel it is where I should be. Was it a bad pull, no, but it has to be better. That is where my focus is.

Speed work, not really, but I will pull against bands (maybe....nay....hopefully chains) and then hit backdown sets with the intention of them flying up. So pulling against contrast and then straight weight "speed" sets. This worked very well for my pressing, so we shall see what it does for pulling. Also, I need to build my pulling platform so I have attachment points.

I totally get it


Eye bolts with spring clamps FTW. I got lucky and just had to unscrew the allen screws in my half-platform and replace them with eyebolts.

[bmontgomery87]

I totally get it


Eye bolts with spring clamps FTW. I got lucky and just had to unscrew the allen screws in my half-platform and replace them with eyebolts.

this never really crossed my mind when I did mine. I guess in hindsight I could have just altered the platform to actually hold the bands.....

I drilled mega bolts into the basement floor

[FrmrHoss]

this never really crossed my mind when I did mine. I guess in hindsight I could have just altered the platform to actually hold the bands.....

I drilled mega bolts into the basement floor

Awesome

And I'm just really coming in to second what everyone else has said re: the pull. Don't beat yourself up over it, looks pretty solid, and just get after some more poundage.

[thom2355]

I'm with Thad on the pulling against bands. I'm not crazy explosive, but I do feel like my pulls come up fairly quickly all the way up to 90% or more. So bands definitely helped me out.

The strength is there for pulling in the mid 5's.

The bands teach you to pull fast. If you don't, you don't complete the lift. I will use them, but not in the typical Westside 6x2@70%+150 lbs of bands setup.

I totally get it

Eye bolts with spring clamps FTW. I got lucky and just had to unscrew the allen screws in my half-platform and replace them with eyebolts.

I have these 2"x2"x1/4" steel unistrut brackets that I will mount to the platform and they would have a 1/2" bolt that would be inserted between them to hold the bands. Not sure yet, but I think that is how I will do it.

I have a hard time envisioning the eye bolt/spring clamp setup.

this never really crossed my mind when I did mine. I guess in hindsight I could have just altered the platform to actually hold the bands.....

I drilled mega bolts into the basement floor

Nice! I was also thinking of bolting angle steel to the garage slab....but it is a rental.

Awesome

And I'm just really coming in to second what everyone else has said re: the pull. Don't beat yourself up over it, looks pretty solid, and just get after some more poundage.

I don't mean to beat myself up....rather express that I am not satisfied, nor will I be anytime soon.

[NC_Tarheel]

I have a hard time envisioning the eye bolt/spring clamp setup.

I'll take a pic of my set up tonight while I'm doing my ****gy time light squats tonight




If I can remember....

[thom2355]

I'll take a pic of my set up tonight while I'm doing my ****gy time light squats tonight

If I can remember....

Sh*t....I know how your memory works....

[NC_Tarheel]

Sh*t....I know how your memory works....

What were we talking about?

[thom2355]

So....I ordered a few things from EFS that I am pretty excited about.

First is these:
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=479&pid=4540

I figure they will work better than my spring clamps for use on the axle. I ordered two pair so I can use them on farmer's implements once I get them.

Second is:
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...id=155&pid=190

I realized that I do not have one of these for some reason. Intent is to have it for sled pulls, but may get into some chins with it at some point.

Then of course just stocked up on chalk and ammonia caps.

[bmontgomery87]

nice purchase! those collars are nice

[NC_Tarheel]

That chinning triangle is also good for doing ghetto T Bar rows with the barbell braced in the corner

[thom2355]

nice purchase! those collars are nice

Sure hope so. The current collars (spring clamps) were $1.29 each....these are quite a bit more.

That chinning triangle is also good for doing ghetto T Bar rows with the barbell braced in the corner

Indeed it is. I hate those things (in a good way).

[bmontgomery87]

Sure hope so. The current collars (spring clamps) were $1.29 each....these are quite a bit more.



Indeed it is. I hate those things (in a good way).

yep I've got the same clamps. 99 cents at home depot.

[thom2355]

yep I've got the same clamps. 99 cents at home depot.

I would just hate to have weight fly off the axle and break something or take out a bystander. Plus, they were on sale.

[WHT_LIGHTNING]

Try it and you will understand. Until you have pulled with a hook grip a few times and toughened up your thumb, the knurling on the bar will tear you apart and the pressure created is something else as well.

athletic/medical tape is your friend at times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Training is looking good man!!!!!!!!!

[thom2355]

athletic/medical tape is your friend at times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Training is looking good man!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, but still. That power bar has some sharp knurling!

Thanks!

[NC_Tarheel]

Yeah, but still. That power bar has some sharp knurling!

This is for your own good Paul.....



Don't be a p*ssy

[austin.j.taylor]

Lemme know them prolocs hold up. I have been eyeing those for while.

[thom2355]

This is for your own good Paul.....

Don't be a p*ssy

You are what you keep asking your girlfriend for, but keep getting denied.

not srs....kinda srs....

Lemme know them prolocs hold up. I have been eyeing those for while.

Will do. I didn't really want to spend the money, but they were 20% off, so I pulled the trigger finally.

[NC_Tarheel]

You are what you keep asking your wife for, but keep getting denied.

not srs....kinda srs....

Fixed for me



My ghetto collars are 2" sections off an axle with a hole drilled and a nut welded inside the hole. Then I just tighten down on the bolt that fits the nut. Pretty sure I coulda got you 4 of those for pretty cheap. (read..nudez)

[thom2355]

My ghetto collars are 2" sections off an axle with a hole drilled and a nut welded inside the hole. Then I just tighten down on the bolt that fits the nut. Pretty sure I coulda got you 4 of those for pretty cheap. (read..nudez)

I was going to make something like that. I like the ease of tool free tightening.

[NC_Tarheel]

I was going to make something like that. I like the ease of tool free tightening.

Weld a metal rod on top of the bolt = problem solved

[thom2355]

Weld a metal rod on top of the bolt = problem solved

I can barely operate a key in a door lock, let alone hold two pieces of metal together to weld them.

[dtaps24]

I think you should lift the weight faster. I believe in you. Stop thinking about it while you're doing it, it almost looks like you're thinking about positions and stuff during the pull, don't do it at that point, you can analyze and critique after the pull and even during the set up, but when it's time to do it clear your head, trust your form and go. You're lifting for SM not doing a thesis on biomechanics. Your form is good and not your limiting factor (leave that to me). Congrats on the PR. Now go get more.

[dan_g_28]

I think you should lift the weight faster. I believe in you. Stop thinking about it while you're doing it, it almost looks like you're thinking about positions and stuff during the pull, don't do it at that point, you can analyze and critique after the pull and even during the set up, but when it's time to do it clear your head, trust your form and go. You're lifting for SM not doing a thesis on biomechanics. Your form is good and not your limiting factor (leave that to me). Congrats on the PR. Now go get more.

^I think Dustin pretty much nailed it. I know the last time you pulled at my house, we talked about how much time you spent at the bar before you pulled. Get a quick pre lift routine down, trust it, and just phukkin pull.

[thom2355]

I think you should lift the weight faster. I believe in you. Stop thinking about it while you're doing it, it almost looks like you're thinking about positions and stuff during the pull, don't do it at that point, you can analyze and critique after the pull and even during the set up, but when it's time to do it clear your head, trust your form and go. You're lifting for SM not doing a thesis on biomechanics. Your form is good and not your limiting factor (leave that to me). Congrats on the PR. Now go get more.

^I think Dustin pretty much nailed it. I know the last time you pulled at my house, we talked about how much time you spent at the bar before you pulled. Get a quick pre lift routine down, trust it, and just phukkin pull.

Agree on both accounts. I have told several people that and need to do it myself.

[mmorton]

I should post in here more often

[FrmrHoss]

I should post in here more often

Strong content.

Get back to miscing.

[HARRYBEAST]

Agree on both accounts. I have told several people that and need to do it myself.

I think you just told me that last week.

[thom2355]

Accessory Work

Axle Bench Press

225 x 5 (3 sets)

*Pretty easy, didn't really push it too much here.

Band Assisted Pullups
*Light Band

5 sets of 10

*Getting better at these.

Squats

315 x 5 (3 sets)

*Actually felt really good. I wasn't sure how these would turn out as my back and posterior chain were a bit tender from pulling on Tuesday. 275 felt good, so I moved up the working weight from my original plan.

Snatch Grip Sumo RDL

315 x 6 (3 sets)

*Holy crap these are different than standard grip. Should have nice carry over to stones.


This was a quick session as I had to go to dinner with a coworker to celebrate his last day. Free food for a backload....I will take it! No video though as my iPod was dead and used the camera for music. Nothing really vid worthy anyways. Events on Saturday.