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.

 
Week 10, Day 1 - Leg Day and a General Update on Life/Training
Week 10, Day 1 - Leg Day and a General Update on Life/Training
General life and training update along with my next training/competition plans.
Week 10, Day 1 - Leg Day & General Update on Life & Training
Week 10, Day 1 - Leg Day & General Update on Life & Training
I'm taking the next 12+ weeks off from strongman events and training primarily for hypertrophy with a slight strength emphasis. I'm in my "off-season" and looking to put on some size over the upcoming months and into next year. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming. Pic: Mason's face when picking him up […]
Week 9, Day 5 - Arm Day with a "Sleeve-splitting Pump"
Week 9, Day 5 - Arm Day with a "Sleeve-splitting Pump"
I literally got so pumped the sleeve on my t-shirt ripped. I always thought that was just marketing BS.
Week 9, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 9, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Lots of volume.
Week 9, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (With some Deadlifts)
Week 9, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (With some Deadlifts)
My pulls felt really good and really strong.
Week 9, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps
Week 9, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps
This session destroyed my chest and my shoulders, in a good way.
Week 9, Day 1 - Leg Day
Week 9, Day 1 - Leg Day
Gym bros bench on Mondays, I squat.
Week 8, Day 5 - Suns Out, Guns Out Day
Week 8, Day 5 - Suns Out, Guns Out Day
Just getting a pump. Sets of 20 and 30 will do that to you.
Week 8, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 8, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
I'm starting to miss training events and competing.
Week 8, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
Week 8, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
Apparently I'm pretty weak from this position because these felt heavy and I felt weak.
Week 8, Day 2- Chest, Shoulders & Triceps (with some Log Push Pressin')
Week 8, Day 2- Chest, Shoulders & Triceps (with some Log Push Pressi...
My chest was on fire and super pumped after the first exercise and I was only using 30# DBs.
Week 8, Day 1 - Leg Day
Week 8, Day 1 - Leg Day
It did suck going in on a holiday though, because training was the last thing I wanted to do that day.
Week 7, Day 5 - Arm Day
Week 7, Day 5 - Arm Day
I got a nice pump and my arms are looking better/bigger.
Week 7, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 7, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
This session sucked.
Week 7, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (w/Deadlifts)
Week 7, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (w/Deadlifts)
My pulls still feel pretty strong actually.
Week 7, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Week 7, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
I also have a quite a bit of soreness today already and it hasn't been 24 hours yet.
Week 7, Day 1 - Leg Day
Week 7, Day 1 - Leg Day
The front squats felt really good, solid and strong.
Week 6, Day 5 - Arm Day & My Thoughts on Training Arms
Week 6, Day 5 - Arm Day & My Thoughts on Training Arms
They are noticeable larger and fuller all over - biceps, triceps and even my forearms.
Week 6, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 6, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
My legs and glutes have grown and I've out grown most of my jeans and shorts.
Week 6, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
Week 6, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
The deadlifts were brutal and my upper back was more sore than it has been in a while.
Week 6, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps
Week 6, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps
I'm halfway through this 12 week phase and I'm very happy with my results so far.
Week 6, Day 1 - Leg Day
Week 6, Day 1 - Leg Day
When you do a Giant Set of SSB Squats, Leg Press, Bulgarian Split Squats and RDLs you know you're going to have a bad time.
Week 5, Day 5 - Arm Day (w/Clint Darden)
Week 5, Day 5 - Arm Day (w/Clint Darden)
Seeing them move heavy weight made me hungry to get back to training more strength based again
Week 5, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 5, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Some GHRs, Leg Extensions and Front Squats - Lots of Volume
Week 5, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
Week 5, Day 3 - Back & Biceps
Reverse Band Rack Pulls are good for the ego.
Week 5, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Week 5, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
The machine bench press with band assistance made my chest pump like crazy.
Week 5, Day 1- Leg Day
Week 5, Day 1- Leg Day
My legs seem to be growing with all this volume and I think my strength may actually be up.
Week 4, Day 5 - Arm Day
Week 4, Day 5 - Arm Day
My arms are definitely growing and 10s iso-holds are the devil.
Week 4, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 4, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Bulgarian Split Squats super set with Leg Extensions is painful.
Week 4, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (w/Block Pulls)
Week 4, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (w/Block Pulls)
This session was pretty rough. I haven't had soreness like that in a long time.
Week 4, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Week 4, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Great training session. The Seated DB Shoulder Press was brutal.
Week 4, Day 1 - Legs
Week 4, Day 1 - Legs
It felt good to have some heavy weight on my back again.
Week 3, Day 5 - Arm Day
Week 3, Day 5 - Arm Day
That arm day volume and a trip to the local Farmer's Market.
Week 3, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
Week 3, Day 4 - Leg Day #2
This sessions was pretty brutal as well after deadlifts the day before and hitting leg day #1 earlier in the week.
Week 3, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (Deadlift w/VIDEO)
Week 3, Day 3 - Back & Biceps (Deadlift w/VIDEO)
I'm definitely not at peak strength, but I did work up to a respectable triple.
Week 3, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
Week 3, Day 2 - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
I've got at least 9 more weeks of this and my calories just bumped up more - so I'm excited to see the changes in my body in the upcoming weeks.
Week 3, Day 1 - Leg Day #1
Week 3, Day 1 - Leg Day #1
This was probably the toughest workout I've had in long time.
Arm Day - Week 2, Day 5
Arm Day - Week 2, Day 5
Strongman Saturday has turned into an arm day. I don't even know who I am anymore?
Leg Day #2 - Week 2, Day 4
Leg Day #2 - Week 2, Day 4
It feels good hitting legs twice a week so far.
Back (w/Deadlifts) & Biceps - Week 2, Day 3
Back (w/Deadlifts) & Biceps - Week 2, Day 3
Going into today's sessions I just wasn't "feeling it".
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps - Week 2, Day 2
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps - Week 2, Day 2
My body isn't used to all this volume, but I love it.
Leg Day - Week 2, Day 1
Leg Day - Week 2, Day 1
The volume of this session had my legs screaming.
Arm Day - Week 1, Day 5
Arm Day - Week 1, Day 5
This was my first full arm day in probably 6+ years.
Leg Day #2 - Week 1, Day 4
Leg Day #2 - Week 1, Day 4
This was my second leg day this week.
Back & Biceps - Week 1, Day 3
Back & Biceps - Week 1, Day 3
I realized today I've done 22 competitions in 6 years. That's 3.5 competitions a year on average.
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps - Week 1, Day 2
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps - Week 1, Day 2
My energy and focus was pretty high and I had no issues handling the volume.
Leg Day - Week 1, Day 1 of my new programming.
Leg Day - Week 1, Day 1 of my new programming.
Today was the first day of my new programming.
Back, Biceps & Triceps
Back, Biceps & Triceps
I felt really good today and was more pumped than I've been in years.
Quads & Hamstrings
Quads & Hamstrings
I kept the squats light, but the overall lower body volume was pretty high.
Vacation, My Current Training Plans & Chest/Shoulders Training
Vacation, My Current Training Plans & Chest/Shoulders Training
I decided I'm going to take the next 12 weeks and train like a bodybuilder...
Incline, Rows & More
Incline, Rows & More
I haven't had the time to train like I'd like lately, but still putting in quality work..
Front Squats, Chins & Dips  in the EliteFTS Home Garage Gym
Front Squats, Chins & Dips in the EliteFTS Home Garage Gym
Putting some work in while my son watches.
Strongman Does CrossFit? - Doing "Grace" for the 1st time.
Strongman Does CrossFit? - Doing "Grace" for the 1st time.
I busted through the first 23 reps consecutively in a minute.
Upper Body Garage Session - Incline, Blast Strap Rows & More...
Upper Body Garage Session - Incline, Blast Strap Rows & More...
Luckily I've changed my training split so that I train on Friday afternoons.
Training Log - Deadlifts & Done
Training Log - Deadlifts & Done
However as I was warming up the bar felt light and was moving fast. It was the best deadlifts or training had felt in months.
Upper Body - Overhead, Blast Strap Rows & More...
Upper Body - Overhead, Blast Strap Rows & More...
I have a vacation coming up in a couple of weeks so between now and then I'm training a bit more bodybuilding style with a strength component.
MIA...Where Have I Been?... And My Last 6 Weeks of Training...
MIA...Where Have I Been?... And My Last 6 Weeks of Training...
Needless to say my mind hasn't been in it on the training end. I also have no regrets about that as strongman is just a hobby. Family is just more important to me.
9 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Lunges, Good Mornings
9 Weeks Out - Front Squats, Lunges, Good Mornings
I wasn't sure where my front squat would be. So I worked up to a heavy single to get an idea.

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