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.

 
5 Weeks Out - Hypertrophy Back Day
5 Weeks Out - Hypertrophy Back Day
Just chasing that pump...
6 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press (VIDEO), CG Axle Floor Press & More
6 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press (VIDEO), CG Axle Floor Press & More
My goal for this set was 8, so I was happy with that.
6 Weeks Out - Deadlifts (w/VIDEO) & Front Squats
6 Weeks Out - Deadlifts (w/VIDEO) & Front Squats
I just pushed through and got done what needed to be done.
6 Weeks Out - Rows, Heavy Shrugs, Chins & More
6 Weeks Out - Rows, Heavy Shrugs, Chins & More
Got a nice pump and shrugged some heavy weight.
7 Weeks Out - Bodybuildling (Hypertrophy) Day
7 Weeks Out - Bodybuildling (Hypertrophy) Day
Training and my thoughts on the "Meadows Row" handle.
8 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Axle Floor Press & More... (VIDEO)
8 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Axle Floor Press & More... (VIDEO)
My goal was 12 reps with the log today, but I came up short with just 11.
8 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Deadlifts & More (VIDEO)
8 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Deadlifts & More (VIDEO)
My legs were trashed after this session.
8 Weeks Out - "Bodybuilding Day" - Rows, Shrugs, Chins, RDLs...
8 Weeks Out - "Bodybuilding Day" - Rows, Shrugs, Chins, RDLs...
I find this helps a ton with recovery and keeping me healthy.
8 Weeks Out - Events - Fingal Fingers, Conan's & Atlas Stones w/VIDEO
8 Weeks Out - Events - Fingal Fingers, Conan's & Atlas Stones w...
I quickly found out this pipe is freaking heavy.
9 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & Back Squats w/VIDEO
9 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & Back Squats w/VIDEO
The is the heaviest I've gone on deadlifts in a while.
9 Weeks Out - Rows, Chins, RDLs & Shrugs
9 Weeks Out - Rows, Chins, RDLs & Shrugs
Just another day in the flip flops.
9 Weeks Out - Events - Conan's Wheel (VIDEO) & Stones
9 Weeks Out - Events - Conan's Wheel (VIDEO) & Stones
I ended the day with 3 orders of Sushi, Rainbow Rolls, to finish out my 715g of carbs for the day.
10 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Axle Floor Press, Incline DBs & More
10 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Axle Floor Press, Incline DBs &...
Even on most crappy days you can suck it up and put in the work.
10 Weeks Out - Front Squats & Deadlifts (VIDEOS), Lunges and GHRs
10 Weeks Out - Front Squats & Deadlifts (VIDEOS), Lunges and GHRs
The weights didn't necessarily feel light, but I felt strong and fast on each rep.
10 Weeks Out - Event Day
10 Weeks Out - Event Day
This session felt like 2 hours of conditioning.
11 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press (VIDEO), Incline Axle & More
11 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press (VIDEO), Incline Axle & More
I felt like crap today. Mentally I just wasn't in it.
11 Weeks Out - Sunday Funday Hypertrophy-day
11 Weeks Out - Sunday Funday Hypertrophy-day
I also like training in flip flops. So these days are good for that.
11 Weeks Out - Conan's Wheel, Yoke & Stones
11 Weeks Out - Conan's Wheel, Yoke & Stones
My technique and speed is back and the stones felt light...
12 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & More
12 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & More
The deadlifts moved fast, the front squats sucked like they should...
12 Weeks Out - Yates Row (Video), Pull Ups, Snatch Grip RDLs, Old School Machine Pullovers
12 Weeks Out - Yates Row (Video), Pull Ups, Snatch Grip RDLs, Old School...
...an old school 1970s pullover machine that looks like it's straight out of "Pumping Iron".
12 Weeks Out - Farmers, Fingal Fingers & Stones
12 Weeks Out - Farmers, Fingal Fingers & Stones
Since I don't have a fingal finger implement to train on, I rigged one up the best I could.
13 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press for reps (VIDEO) & More Upper
13 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press for reps (VIDEO) & More Upper
I'm really happy with how the log feels right now and where I'm at on it.
13 Weeks Out - Front Squats & 18 inch Deadlifts (VIDEO)
13 Weeks Out - Front Squats & 18 inch Deadlifts (VIDEO)
I'm feeling good with where my strength is right now.
13 Weeks Out - Rows, Chins, SLRDLs & Shrugs
13 Weeks Out - Rows, Chins, SLRDLs & Shrugs
... is definitely one of my favorite movements I've picked up this past year.
13 Weeks Out - Events - Conan's Wheel, Keg Toss & Stones
13 Weeks Out - Events - Conan's Wheel, Keg Toss & Stones
I'm actually enjoying the Conan's wheel.
14 Weeks Out - Events: Yoke, Farmers/Keg Medley & Stones
14 Weeks Out - Events: Yoke, Farmers/Keg Medley & Stones
I had fun, things felt good and I like where I'm at sitting 14 weeks out.
Log Clean & Press & More Pressing...
Log Clean & Press & More Pressing...
My shoulder is feeling a lot better.
Front Squats & Deadlifts - (w/Video)
Front Squats & Deadlifts - (w/Video)
These two lifts are a must for any strongman competitor.
Event Day - Conan's, Farmers & Stones
Event Day - Conan's, Farmers & Stones
Each set on stones felt easier.
Back Work - Rows, Pull Ups & More
Back Work - Rows, Pull Ups & More
Getting that back pumped.
Log Clean & Press, Incline DB & More
Log Clean & Press, Incline DB & More
The shoulder is doing better, but still not 100%.
Front Squats, Deadlifts, SSB Squats & GHRs
Front Squats, Deadlifts, SSB Squats & GHRs
I love front squats and deadlifts.
Log Clean & Press, Incline DB's & more
Log Clean & Press, Incline DB's & more
My shoulder is still feeling pretty good, so I'm slowly working back into the log.
Front Squats & Deadlifts
Front Squats & Deadlifts
I'm pretty happy to be pulling my deadlift max from 5 years ago for speed work now.
Strongman Event Day - Conan's, Farmers, Stones
Strongman Event Day - Conan's, Farmers, Stones
This was my best event day in almost a year. I just felt great and had fun.
Log Press, Pressing & More Upper Body
Log Press, Pressing & More Upper Body
I'm finally able to press again with minimal pain.
Deadlifts, Front Squats & More (w/VIDEO)
Deadlifts, Front Squats & More (w/VIDEO)
Deadlifts felt really good today.
Back - Rows, Pull Ups & More
Back - Rows, Pull Ups & More
Quick workout in the home gym.
Front Squats, Deadlifts & 18 Inch Deadlifts (w/VIDEOS)
Front Squats, Deadlifts & 18 Inch Deadlifts (w/VIDEOS)
All in all this was the best training day I've had in a long time.
Log Cleans & Bodybuilding Work
Log Cleans & Bodybuilding Work
I'm definitely not very conditioned at the moment.
Deadlift, Front Squat, Paused SSB Squat
Deadlift, Front Squat, Paused SSB Squat
Anyone else hate deadlifting with straps?

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