Chase Karnes

www.ChaseKarnes.com

Chase Karnes is a national and international level competitive strongman who competes in the lightweight 220 and 231-pound weight classes. He has two second place finishes at the North America’s Strongest Man National Championship in the 200-pound weight class. Chase also has a third Place finish at the invitation only Strongman Champions League England u90kg. Chase has been working with clients in the private sector for over ten years through Argonauts Fitness and holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from Murray State University. He also holds his NSCA-CPT and CSCS credentials. While he thinks these credentials are important, he takes just as much pride in his 16 years of under-the-bar experience combined with over a decade of coaching experience.

 
How to Stay Small and Weak
How to Stay Small and Weak
Are you doing these four things? If so, your destination is size small.
What's Next?
What's Next?
Time to do my first powerlifting meet since 2008?
Off-Season - Week 1 - Squats (Video) & Deadlifts
Off-Season - Week 1 - Squats (Video) & Deadlifts
Back squatting for the first time in years.
Off-Season - Week 1- Bench & Upper
Off-Season - Week 1- Bench & Upper
Bench pressing for the first time in years.
Competition Write-Up
Competition Write-Up
How did Hope for the Holidays go?
United States Strongman Hope for the Holidays
United States Strongman Hope for the Holidays
Going into this contest, my goal was to hit a PR on the log and hit a PR on the deadlift while qualifying for the XPC Deadlift Salute at the Arnold Classic.
Week 9, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 9, Day 3 - Lower Body
2 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holidays.
Log & Deadlift Openers - VIDEO
Log & Deadlift Openers - VIDEO
I'll be opening at 325# on the log clean and press and 700# on the deadlift.
Week 9, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 9, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
2 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holidays.
Week 9, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 9, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
2 Weeks out from USS Hope for the Holidays
Week 10, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back - Deload
Week 10, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back - Deload
1 Week Out from USS Hope for the Holidays.
Week 10, Day 2 - Log, Chest, Shoulders, Arms - (Deload)
Week 10, Day 2 - Log, Chest, Shoulders, Arms - (Deload)
1 Week out from USS Hope for the Holidays.
Week 8, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 8, Day 3 - Lower Body
3 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holidays
Week 8, Day 2  - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 8, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
3 Weeks Out from "Hope for the Holidays".
Deadlift & Block Pull Videos
Deadlift & Block Pull Videos
Deadlifts & Block Pulls at 3 weeks out.
Week 8, Day 1 - Deadlifts, Block Pulls & Back
Week 8, Day 1 - Deadlifts, Block Pulls & Back
3 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holidays
Week 7, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 7, Day 3 - Lower Body
4 Weeks out from Hope for the Holidays.
Suited Deadlift & Block Pull Videos
Suited Deadlift & Block Pull Videos
4 sets of 1 @ 605 on deadlifts. 2 sets of 2 @ 635 on 4 in. block pulls. First time pulling in a suit since May.
Week 7, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 7, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
4 Weeks Out from USS "Hope for the Holidays".
Week 7, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 7, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
3 Weeks Out from "USS Hope for the Holidays"
Week 6, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 6, Day 3 - Lower Body
4 Weeks out from "USS Hope for the Holidays".
Week 6, Day 2 -  Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 6, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
4 Weeks out from USS "Hope for the Holidays".
Deficit Deadlift & Front Squat Videos
Deficit Deadlift & Front Squat Videos
Deficit Deadlift and Front Squat Work.
Week 6, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 6, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
4 Weeks Out from "USS Hope for the Holidays".
Log Clean & Press Video
Log Clean & Press Video
3rd set of 2 @ 280, followed by 265 x 8.
Week 5, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 5, Day 3 - Lower Body
5 Weeks out from "USS Hope for the Holidays"
Week 5, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 5, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press, Chest, Shoulders & Arms
I'm currently training for USS "Hope for the Holidays" strongman push/pull competition in December. I'm working with Mike Mastell and training focus is strength with some hypertrophy emphasis. 11.12.16 Log Clean & Press 5 sets of 3 @ 270 250x8 250x6   Flat DB Bench Press 1 set of 6 w/105s 3 sets of 6 […]
Deadlift Video
Deadlift Video
6 sets of 2 @ 500.
Week 5, Day 1 - Deadlifts, Block Pulls & Back
Week 5, Day 1 - Deadlifts, Block Pulls & Back
5 Weeks Out from USS "Hope for the Holidays".
Week 4, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press (Video), Chest, Shoulders & Arms
Week 4, Day 2 - Log Clean & Press (Video), Chest, Shoulders & Arms
6 Weeks Out from USS "Hope for the Holiday's".
Advice to Novice Lifters
Advice to Novice Lifters
It's not easy or everybody would be jacked and strong.
Current Supplements
Current Supplements
So what supplements do you take?
Week 4, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 4, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
6 Weeks Out USS "Hope for the Holidays".
My Current Nutrition
My Current Nutrition
My Current Nutrition set up.
Week 3, Day 3 - Deficit Deadlifts & Lower Body
Week 3, Day 3 - Deficit Deadlifts & Lower Body
7 Weeks Out USS "Hope for the Holidays".
Week 3, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back (w/Video)
Week 3, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back (w/Video)
7 Weeks Out USS "Hope for the Holiday's".
Week 2, Day 3 - 8 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & Lower
Week 2, Day 3 - 8 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & Lower
8 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holiday's
Week 2, Day 1 - 8 Weeks Out - Deadlifts & Back
Week 2, Day 1 - 8 Weeks Out - Deadlifts & Back
8 Weeks Out from USS Hope for the Holiday's
Week 1, Day 3 - Deadlifts, Front Squats & More Lower
Week 1, Day 3 - Deadlifts, Front Squats & More Lower
Strongman Push/Pull Pre-Comp Training
Next Competition Plans...
Next Competition Plans...
What's on my radar?
Week 1, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 1, Day 1 - Deadlifts & Back
Week 1, Day 1 of my next training phase.
Update: Conclusion of My Hypertrophy Phase, Vacation & My Next Plans…
Update: Conclusion of My Hypertrophy Phase, Vacation & My Next Plans…
Hypertrophy phase thoughts, a week in Mexico w/pics & what's next?
Quick & Easy Meals - No Cooking Required
Quick & Easy Meals - No Cooking Required
Sometimes you just need to hit your calories and macros with minimal time.
Diet Tip #2
Diet Tip #2
Here's another little thing that helped curb my hunger and keep me on track...
Diet Tip #1
Diet Tip #1
I've been dieting for quite a few weeks now for vacation, here's at little trick that helped me stay on track...
Week 14, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
Week 14, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
230# Strict Log x 6 @ bw of 195.6
Week 14, Day 3 - Lower Body w/VIDEO
Week 14, Day 3 - Lower Body w/VIDEO
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 14, Day 1 - Chest & Biceps
Week 14, Day 1 - Chest & Biceps
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 13, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 13, Day 3 - Lower Body
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 13, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
Week 13, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 13, Day 1 - Chest & Biceps
Week 13, Day 1 - Chest & Biceps
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 12, Day 3 - Lower Body
Week 12, Day 3 - Lower Body
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 12, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
Week 12, Day 2 - Shoulders & Triceps
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy
Week 12, Day 1- Chest & Biceps
Week 12, Day 1- Chest & Biceps
Strongman Off-Season Hypertrophy

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