9 Weeks Out - Events - Log Clean & Press, Yoke, Farmers & More
My best event however, log press, is off to a great start.
10 Weeks Out - Lower Body - Sucky Deadlifts & Block Pulls
I swear I felt like I had completely forgotten how to deadlift.
10 Weeks Out - Upper Body - Incline, Pull Ups & Overhead
Things seem to be heading in the right direction.
10 Weeks Out - Events - Log, Yoke & Stones
For the first time in a long time I had a good training session.
11 Weeks Out - Lower Body - Squats, SSB Paused Squats and More
Honestly this day sucked and squats felt like crap.
11 Weeks Out - Upper Body - Overhead Press, Bench & More
Training went good on Monday. It kicked my butt, that's for sure.
11 Weeks Out Event Training - Log, Yoke, Farmers
My biggest issue was stability as I haven't pressed anything heavy overhead in a month and haven't trained log since the first of February.
Lower Body and Event Training While Injured
I did put in a lot more on the lower body since I had the elitefts SSB bar to train around the wrist.
Upper Body Training While I Was Injured
Below is what I did upper body wise during the past couple of weeks.
Update & Current Training Plans and My Programming Template
I've been MIA lately. I've still been training, but I've been in a bit of a training funk.
I Can't Train Strongman Events, But I Can SSB Squat
I can't train events, but I can squat. Nobody has ever gotten any weaker from squatting.
Update: Not Where I Planned to be 13 Weeks Out from Nationals
If you've been following my log you've probably wondered why I haven't posted any updates since the last competition.
Write-up From St. Paddy's Day Smash Strongman Compeition
Overall there was a large turnout of top athletes, from as far as 6+ hours away, looking to earn their qualifying spot for USS Nationals.
Meet Report: Chase Karnes at USS St. Paddy's Day Smash
For the first time ever, Karnes competed in his hometown in an event to qualify for USS Strongman Nationals.
Axle, Yoke Squat Simulation and Keg Loads
This was 1 week out from the St. Paddy's Day Smash Strongman Competition.
Axle Deadlifts, SSB Squats, GHRs & I'm Competing In Paducah Nex...
Today actually felt pretty crappy overall training wise. It was just one of those days.
Some Upper Body Volume - Incline Bench, Chins, Overhead Press, Rows &...
I was 214.8 this morning, so I'm up 16 pounds in 19 weeks.
Strongman Event Day - Axle Clean & Press, Farmers Deadlift & Keg...
My technique felt on and everything felt fast and strong.
Transitioning from a High Bar Squat to a Lower Bar Squat. Also Front Squ...
Lately I've came to realize that my squat sucks pretty bad.
Upper Body Volume - Strict Overhead Press, Bench Press & More
Things are heading in the right direction.
Strongman Event Day
Just putting in some work on the axle and training the yoke squat, without a yoke.
Some Lower Body Work - Deadlifts, SSB Pause Squats & Block Pulls
I'm a creature of habit, so with things being off all week so was my normal routine. I got my training in, however my diet was off. I also have just felt pretty crappy overall due to the extreme cold and spending way more time inside than I'm used to. No excuses though.
10 inches of Snow and -6 Degress in Kentucky, A Great Day to Break in My...
I've been in the process of putting together a home gym. While it's not complete yet, I got to break it in on Monday with a solid upper body session.
Strongman Event Day (w/Videos) and My New Training Program
My new training program started on Saturday with Strongman event day. This phase I'm still pushing the volume pretty hard for hypertrophy, but still with some strength emphasis.
Upper Body Deload Week
Since I’m still training for size I’ve just lowered my intensity a bit and I’m still pushing the volume fairly hard during this deload.
Axle Clean & Press, Axle Press out of Rack (PR w/Video) and Yoke Squats
I had plans of working up to 365 for a single on the axle press out of the rack, but after the way 355 felt I decided to shut it down there.
Some Squats with a Nice Rep PR (w/Video) and SSB Good Mornings
While my squat isn't great I'm happy it's moving in the right direction.
Huge Overhead Press PR w/Video & Some Benching
A 300# strict overhead press was at one time a life-long goal. Now it's just a stepping stone to the next PR.
Strongman Event Day - Log Press w/VIDEO & Keg Loads
Even though my log technique was off and I was dancing forward and backward to keep the log stable I still put up a decent number for some reps.
Deadlift rep PR with VIDEO along with Front Squats & Block Pulls.
Now that my hamstring is back to 100% I can see a 700# pull in my near future.
810 Farmers Deadlift & Log Press PRs w/VIDEOS
Training PRs with videos and how I've easily upped my protein intake.
Correlation Between Deadlift Progress and Loading Event Training
This was my third time training events since October, so I'm getting back in the swing of things.
Transitioning From Novice to Open Class Strongman Competitor
Go from Steve Urkel to Brian Shaw by eliminating these weaknesses.
SCL England u90kg Strongman Competition
Recently competing at Champions League-England, Karnes secured third place in the lightweight division. As a new father, he is taking the next 14 weeks off from strongman events to gain size and strength.
Karnes Faces European Contenders at Strongman Champions League-England
Despite energy-sapping travel and a flurry of first-time events, Chase was able to pull off a podium finish.
Battle for North American Strongman Nationals
At the Rumble in Reno, Chase Karnes brings a hard year of training to challenge the former champ.
A Year of Eating for Strength
Fill your calendar and your stomach with this annual guide for progress-driven nutrition.
3 Common Deadlift Mistakes
We give you three easy fixes and a program to put your stubborn deadlift back on track to PRs.
You've Got the Map, Follow the Damn Directions
Don't get caught in the speed trap on your way to Gainesville.
What You Need to Know Before Your First Strongman Competition
From tacky to technique, St. Louis' Strongest Man puts all the basics together for you.
How Becoming a Father Changed My Training and Nutrition
Are family obligations reasonable excuses to slack on your gym goals or do they reinforce your reason for becoming your best?
3 Pointers to Vault from Average to Full-Blown Meathead
Diverse strategies to accelerate your strength performance.
How and Why I Add Specialty Bars to My Programming
These two specialty bars will not only push you to new levels of strength and muscular development, they reduce wear and tear on soft tissues.
How Strong is Kentucky Strong?
What is the stronger state in the USA? How does this play into the Arnold Classic?
Forgotten Bulking Ideas of the Past
Looking to fill out the size schmedium Strong(er) shirt? The answers may not be in the use of a cutting-edge supplement protocol.
Kentucky Strong: Three Common Strongman Programming Mistakes
Try these simple adjustments to drive your progress forward.
Kentucky Strong: Passion, Consistency, and Strength
It is what sets the good lifters apart from the GREAT ones.
Kentucky Strong: Add 100 Pounds to Your Pull
Chase provides you a 24 week deadlift program to add 100 pounds to your pull.
