Becoming a HW Strongman

[thom2355]

http://www.dangerouslyhardcore.com/1...use/#more-1968

Pretty much sums up my opinion on drug testing in sports.

[bmontgomery87]

http://www.dangerouslyhardcore.com/1...use/#more-1968

Pretty much sums up my opinion on drug testing in sports.

Interesting article. And it's a touchy subject with a lot of people because of the propaganda against performance enhancing drugs.
The athletes use them now, so I'm pretty much all for them being allowed to. It's just a joke that they "test" athletes. People blow my mind when they talk badly about people who use steroids, but their favorite athletes are jacked NFL players.

[NC_Tarheel]

Great article.

Bigger, faster stronger was an awesome documentary.

[austin.j.taylor]

People blow my mind when they talk badly about people who use steroids, but their favorite athletes are jacked NFL players.

All of my friends are hardcore MMA fans who think that fighters cut 40lbs to make weight and are completely natural. They all love the NFL as well and talk about how awesome their genetics must be to be that strong and fast naturally. I cant even have that conversation with them.

[csday924]

All of my friends are hardcore MMA fans who think that fighters cut 40lbs to make weight and are completely natural. They all love the NFL as well and talk about how awesome their genetics must be to be that strong and fast naturally. I cant even have that conversation with them.

Hi buddy, I know how you feel, even with our other friends. Untested FTW!!!

[bmontgomery87]

All of my friends are hardcore MMA fans who think that fighters cut 40lbs to make weight and are completely natural. They all love the NFL as well and talk about how awesome their genetics must be to be that strong and fast naturally. I cant even have that conversation with them.

I had a guy from highschool lifting with us for a little over a month and he was hating on this other guy we went to school with that is jacked out of his mind and strong. "He's strong but I don't respect him because he uses steroids".

[FrmrHoss]

I'm with Thad - I loved Bigger, Faster, Stronger. I kind of just feel that they should just permit it... we all want to see guys who are bigger, faster and stronger anyway . Plus it will get rid of the discrepancy of those who use and get caught versus those who don't.

[mmorton]

Great article.

Bigger, faster stronger was an awesome documentary.

Cosigned. It still takes skill either way.

[austin.j.taylor]

I am interested to see just how far we can take human engineering in the future. Can we get a 2k squat orr a 1.5k bench or a 1.2k deadlift? Imagine a sub 9 100m time.

[FrmrHoss]

I am interested to see just how far we can take human engineering in the future. Can we get a 2k squat orr a 1.5k bench or a 1.2k deadlift? Imagine a sub 9 100m time.

I tried to find it but there was a really interesting article within the last 6 months about like hte peak capability of a human to run 100m and said they would predict a 9.3-9.4 time in our lives.

[bmontgomery87]

I am interested to see just how far we can take human engineering in the future. Can we get a 2k squat orr a 1.5k bench or a 1.2k deadlift? Imagine a sub 9 100m time.

I think w/ the crazy gene doping and stuff, that a 2k squat would be the most likely. Between gear and gear (see what I did there) it could happen. Thompson already hit what 1300?

(inb4 his squat was high, I know)

2k might be reaching, but I honestly think I'll see someone squat 1500 before I die.

[bmontgomery87]

Just read the new article Brandon Lilly shared on FB. It was an article from Chad Smith talking about his diet.
He's on a protocol similar to CBL. Cool seeing what he eats on a daily basis.

[mmorton]

The most baddass squat I've ever seen was capt kirks 1000x2. Solid depth

[bmontgomery87]

The most baddass squat I've ever seen was capt kirks 1000x2. Solid depth

"I wanna hold it. Let me hold it."

He's one bad sumbitch.


Have all of you fella's watched Power Unlimited? If not it's a good watch.

[FrmrHoss]

Just read the new article Brandon Lilly shared on FB. It was an article from Chad Smith talking about his diet.
He's on a protocol similar to CBL. Cool seeing what he eats on a daily basis.

Linky?

"I wanna hold it. Let me hold it."

He's one bad sumbitch.


Have all of you fella's watched Power Unlimited? If not it's a good watch.

Yeah, he is a badass for sure. That was awesome.

One of the guys I "know" from my time spent in the poker community's wife makes an appearance in Power Unlimited. It is a pretty cool movie. He's also a bada$$ highland games competitor, Thad might know the name (Craig Smith?)

[bmontgomery87]

Linky?



Yeah, he is a badass for sure. That was awesome.

One of the guys I "know" from my time spent in the poker community's wife makes an appearance in Power Unlimited. It is a pretty cool movie. He's also a bada$$ highland games competitor, Thad might know the name (Craig Smith?)

I think I'm gonna watch it again this month. Trying to get my new workout partner to watch it. He's 265 and has the powerlifter build.....errr well he's just fat but I think he'd do well if he got into the sport.

http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/...-wesley-smith/

[NC_Tarheel]

2k might be reaching, but I honestly think I'll see someone "squat" 1500 before I die.

Fixed


But it is true that I probably couldn't even unrack that

[bmontgomery87]

Fixed


But it is true that I probably couldn't even unrack that

I almost threw in a joke about how someone will probably unrack a 2000 squat, and it'll get white lights.

[thom2355]

Interesting article. And it's a touchy subject with a lot of people because of the propaganda against performance enhancing drugs.
The athletes use them now, so I'm pretty much all for them being allowed to. It's just a joke that they "test" athletes. People blow my mind when they talk badly about people who use steroids, but their favorite athletes are jacked NFL players.

Public ignorance to the issue provides power to the legislators to gather "support" to press these issues with my money that could be used elsewhere (but NOT for national healthcare, but that is another conversation).

Great article.

Bigger, faster stronger was an awesome documentary.

I watch that every few months. Very well done and the congressman who is clueless illustrates the point precisely that government has no business in sticking their nose here. If you are gonna, at least have a f*cking clue.

All of my friends are hardcore MMA fans who think that fighters cut 40lbs to make weight and are completely natural. They all love the NFL as well and talk about how awesome their genetics must be to be that strong and fast naturally. I cant even have that conversation with them.

Let them live in their reality that allows them to justify not training for a goal. It has been my easiest path taken so far.

Hi buddy, I know how you feel, even with our other friends. Untested FTW!!!

Uh-huh. For more reasons than one.

I had a guy from highschool lifting with us for a little over a month and he was hating on this other guy we went to school with that is jacked out of his mind and strong. "He's strong but I don't respect him because he uses s word".

He continues with, ...."so I won't even try anymore and settle for mediocrity."

I'm with Thad - I loved Bigger, Faster, Stronger. I kind of just feel that they should just permit it... we all want to see guys who are bigger, faster and stronger anyway . Plus it will get rid of the discrepancy of those who use and get caught versus those who don't.

Fair is fair. I mean, it should be pretty easy to see that the guy in high school who can grow a beard at 15-16 years old is going to be a little bit more developed when he gets to college. It isn't until the NFL where you could catch up. By then, all bets should be off.

Cosigned. It still takes skill either way.

Yup.

I am interested to see just how far we can take human engineering in the future. Can we get a 2k squat orr a 1.5k bench or a 1.2k deadlift? Imagine a sub 9 100m time.

The squat and bench I could care less about because technology advances in equipment will help there. Deadlift, not so much, but maybe. I am pretty sure that shoes will not get your 100m to low/sub 9's....that would be awesome to see.

I tried to find it but there was a really interesting article within the last 6 months about like hte peak capability of a human to run 100m and said they would predict a 9.3-9.4 time in our lives.

I would love to see that. Sprinters are very impressive athletes. Talk about no room for error.

I think w/ the crazy gene doping and stuff, that a 2k squat would be the most likely. Between gear and gear (see what I did there) it could happen. Thompson already hit what 1300?

(inb4 his squat was high, I know)

2k might be reaching, but I honestly think I'll see someone squat 1500 before I die.

I think the 1200 to depth is possible. I mean, 1,000 raw is coming fast.

Just read the new article Brandon Lilly shared on FB. It was an article from Chad Smith talking about his diet.
He's on a protocol similar to CBL. Cool seeing what he eats on a daily basis.

Too many shakes for my liking. I think he is pimping his blends a bit, but still, that is a lot of shakes. I would rather see the food intake upped. Shakes are fine when trying to gain weight (like your case), but lean mass is different.

The most baddass squat I've ever seen was capt kirks 1000x2. Solid depth

Concur. Chad Wesley Smith's 900 raw was awesome too. He sank that f*cker.

"I wanna hold it. Let me hold it."

He's one bad sumbitch.

Have all of you fella's watched Power Unlimited? If not it's a good watch.

No....I need to though.

One of the guys I "know" from my time spent in the poker community's wife makes an appearance in Power Unlimited. It is a pretty cool movie. He's also a bada$$ highland games competitor, Thad might know the name (Craig Smith?)

Thad knows him from a brief experiment after college.

I think I'm gonna watch it again this month. Trying to get my new workout partner to watch it. He's 265 and has the powerlifter build.....errr well he's just fat but I think he'd do well if he got into the sport.

http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/...-wesley-smith/

Get him into the sport. If you get a couple of your guys to compete, that will light a fire in the basement's training intensity.

Fixed


But it is true that I probably couldn't even unrack that

I don't think I could even load the bar.

I almost threw in a joke about how someone will probably unrack a 2000 squat, and it'll get white lights.

Sad it is going that way. It is getting worse and worse.




****Holy multi-quote.

Feeling a lot better today. Still not 100%, but training will happen.

[bmontgomery87]

best multiquote ever.

srs.

[NC_Tarheel]

Thad knows him from a brief experiment after college.

I was hammered


He was wearing a kilt


I was confused


Things happen

[Black_Spit]

I was hammered


He was wearing a kilt


I was confused


Things happen

Taking beer goggles to completely new levels...

[Iceman1800]

I was hammered


He was wearing a kilt


I was confused


Things happen

Things happen when you are young, drunk and need money...

[thom2355]

best multiquote ever.

srs.

Awww Shucks

I was hammered


He was wearing a kilt


I was confused


Things happen

Excuses, excuses.

Taking beer goggles to completely new levels...

Thad's story will air on the new reality show that spins off the prison preview shows entitles "Shocked Sober".

Things happen when you are young, drunk and need money...

Yes Dane.

[thom2355]

Pressing

CG Bench Press

255 x 3
270 x 3
280 x 3

*Very smooth. Previous best triple was 275. I haz a happy

Seated Log Lockouts

120 x 6
140 x 6
160 x 6
180 x 5
190 x 3
120 x 13

*Damn these take a lot out of you.

Band Pressdowns

3 sets of 25


Pretty short session yesterday, but it was not as easy as it looks on paper. CG Bench felt really good. I am going to chase a max single next week (I think). The log lockouts are pretty tough. Core, shoulders and triceps were all spent afterwards. Very happy with this training. A guy who posts on here every so often came out to train with one of his buddies. Decent session for all.

[LessThanLuke]

Nice PR Thom. Keep hammering that close grip.

[bmontgomery87]

strong closegrips. I thought you strongmen weren't supposed to be able to bench at all

[NC_Tarheel]

strong closegrips. I thought you strongmen weren't supposed to be able to bench at all

Paul's Close Grip 3RM = 280

Paul's Bench Press 3RM = 285




Yep....he's a strongman

[thom2355]

Nice PR Thom. Keep hammering that close grip.

Thanks man....will do.

strong closegrips. I thought you strongmen weren't supposed to be able to bench at all

I can't. Don't you worry.

Paul's Close Grip 3RM = 280

Paul's Bench Press 3RM = 285

Yep....he's a strongman

Ha....it is pretty close to that.

[thom2355]

Squat/Deadlift

Squat

335 (~70%) x 2 (5 sets)

*Felt aweful. I am feeling the lack of squatting since June. Gonna need to loosen up and shake off the cobwebs here.

16" Block Pulls

445 x 3
470 x 3
500 x 3
350 x 12

*Felt pretty good here. I didn't have time to make actual blocks, but I was able to rig something up for the day. I didn't have the most confidence in it, but it worked. The top set was pretty smooth. Probably had more in me, but 500 x 3 was the goal for the day (one I thought to be ambitious), so I cut it there given the sickness and all. I will have a max double attempt in 4 weeks or so, in which I will aim for 540-550. Gotta get the deadlift up!

Pull-Ups
*Orange Band Assisted

3 sets to failure (lost count, but probably in the 50 total rep range)

Ab Wheel

3 sets of 8

Band Crunches
*Orange Band

3 sets of 25


Pretty happy with today overall. Squatting needs some work. My hips need to loosen up a bit. I know exactly how to do it, it will just be dedicating the time to mobility work and what not. Just a result of not squatting enough recently. Gotta shake off the cobwebs. Pulls were awesome. Left on a high note and feel pretty good about it. Like I said, could have went higher with a different approach to the top set, but after not training for a week and still not feeling 100%, I wanted to play it a bit safe. Abs hurt pretty good today....