Event Day - Strongman Cardio (w/VIDEO)
I'm currently in the early stages of preparing for 2016 USS Strongman Nationals which will be held on June 11th, 2016. My training focus is to continue to get stronger overall, continue adding some size and start working in strongman events again. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming. I almost always train alone […]
Lower Body - Front Squats & Deadlifts
This session actually was pretty tough though as I was still getting over my sickness.
Event Day - Farmers, Medley & Stones
The medley was all I needed to know my conditioning is currently lacking...
Hypertrophy Day - Back, Biceps & Triceps
One big difference in my training now versus over the past few years is more "bodybuilding work".
Lower Body (Again?) - Deadlifts (500x10) w/VIDEO, Front Squats & More
500 for 10 felt really good. -VIDEO-
Upper Body - Hypertrophy Day & Update on the Shoulder
We've pulled out all pressing for the time being.
Hypertrophy Day - Back, Biceps & Triceps
My shoulder is still bugging me unfortunately, so any pressing is out at the moment.
First Session Back - Upper Body
This was my first session back in the gym after "Hope for the Holidays" strongman competition.
USS Hope for the Holiday's Write-Up - Log National Record and Deadl...
I ended up going up and doing what I planned to do. Set the log national record and pull a deadlift PR. Even though neither lift was as heavy as I had hoped, all in all I had a good time and it was for a good cause.
2 Weeks Out - Banded Deadlifts, SSB Good Mornings, Snatch Grip RDLs
Regardless, I plan to set a National record next weekend.
2 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Strict Log, Seated Axle Press &...
I'm currently training for USS "Hope for the Holidays" strongman competition that'll be in St. Louis on December 19th. I'll be competing in the max log clean & press and max deadlift events. I'm also still focusing on adding some size, but strength is my main emphasis. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming. […]
2 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Reverse Band Deadlifts, Front Squats & More
This was my last heavy pulling day and it felt great.
3 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Strict Log & DB Shoulder Press
Things are coming together like I planned.
3 Weeks Out - Deadlifts, Front Squats & Leg Press
I'm looking to hit a nice deadlift PR come December 19th.
4 Weeks Out - Back, Biceps & Triceps (Hypertrophy Day)
I'm really enjoying having my hypertrophy day as it's own day.
4 Weeks Out - Speed Deadlifts, DB Overhead Press, DB RDLs & Abs
I felt good overall and I'm liking how things are coming together.
4 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Strict Log, Standing Pin Presses &a...
This tells me my press is strong at the moment.
4 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Deadlifts, Pin Presses & Abs
And then to top things off I strained my pec on my top set of pin presses.
5 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Deadlifts & Pin Presses
Front squats felt great on this day, but deadlifts felt like crap.
5 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Strict Log, Floor Press & More
If things keep progressing like they are I should be good for a Log Clean & Press PR in December.
6 Weeks Out - Paused Front Squats, Seated Axle Press & a Hunting Story?
...and about that time both of hamstring cramped and they cramped hard.
6 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Strict Log, Floor Press & More
My technique is slowly, but surely, coming back.
7 Weeks Out - Speed Deadlifts, Incline DB's, DB RDLs
These felt great and in the past these had a huge impact in helping me build my deadlift
7 Weeks Out - Back, Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps (Hypertrophy day)
I think my body is just telling me that I'm almost 31 years old.
7 Weeks Out - Log Clean & Press, Log Strict Press, Floor Press &...
The log felt much better this week than the previous two weeks.
7 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Deadlifts, Pin Presses & Abs
I need to hit an Epsom salt bath or two this week.
8 Weeks Out - Deadlifts Again?, Log Z-Press, Snatch Grip RDLs
I was beat up from deadlifts on Wednesday.
8 Weeks Out - Strict Axle, Deadlifts, SB Floor Press & More
I'm feeling really good starting my second week of this strength phase.
8 Weeks Out - Front Squat, Log Press, Pin Presses & More
Nothing like misloading the bar by 70 pounds too much.
9 Weeks Out - Paused Front Squats, Seated Axle Press & SSB Good Morn...
I'm pretty happy with how things are going so far.
Deload Week
After finishing up a 12 week hypertrophy phase I needed a deload week before ramping things up again.
Week 12, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
The dumbbell 6-ways is probably a new favorite accessory exercise of mine.
Week 12, Day 1 - The Final Week - Leg Day
Note: 3 second paused front squats for sets of 12 aren't fun.
Week 11, Day 3 - Back & Biceps w/Deadlifts + Training isn't al...
That doesn't mean it's always sunshine and rainbows though.
