8 Weeks Out - Events - Fingal Fingers, Conan's & Atlas Stones w/VIDEO

I'm currently preparing for the 2016 USS Strongman Nationals which will be held on June 11th, 2016. My training focus is to continue to get stronger and prepare and peak for the events at Nationals. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my nutrition and programming.

So last week we got a big piece of some heavy pipe to mess with and try to simulate the fingal fingers event. I quickly found out this pipe is freaking heavy. I have a feeling the fingers at Nationals will be lighter than this, but it's still better than nothing. The conan's felt good and I'm happy with how it's feeling/progressing. I also felt really good on stones. I'm happy with were I'm at right now. I'm ready to see everything come together over the next 8 weeks. I'll be ready.

4.16.16

A. Fingal Finger Simulation w/~600# pipe

2 sets of 1

~600# Fingal Finger Simulation. 8 weeks out United States Strongman National Championships. #strongman #unitedstatesstrongman #ussnationals #fingalfingers #1stphorm #elitefts #crossfit #bodybuilding #powerlifting #strongmantraining

A video posted by Chase Karnes (@chasekarnes) on Apr 17, 2016 at 8:36am PDT

B. Conan's Wheel

135 x 1 rev

225 x 1 rev

315 x 1 rev

405 x 1 rev

455 x 1 rev

545 x 1 rev

585 x 1 rev

C. Stone Loads to 50 inches. Rest 60-90s.

8 sets of 1 w/300# Stone

(First and last load below)

Atlas Stones to 50 inches. 8 sets of 1 w/300# stone and 60-90s rest. First and last set here. #atlasstones #stones #loadingstones #gettingstoned #strongman #220s #unitedstatesstrongman #ussnationals #crossfit #bodybuilding #powerlifting #elitefts #1stphorm #functionoverfashion #bestdressedstrongman

A video posted by Chase Karnes (@chasekarnes) on Apr 16, 2016 at 9:18am PDT