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 […]
The Ed Coan Situation
If you are a powerlifter with internet access, you've most likely heard about the Ed Coan/IPF story that's been making it's way around the internet for the past few days. For those few who haven't heard, or for those who've only heard snippets here and there, here's the gist. Ed can is putting on a […]
Yeah, So The LA FitExpo. Day 1
If you're as fond of this scene from Over The Top as I am, I'm pretty sure you can appreciate how awesome my day ended.
Friday
Today our powerlifting squad hit heavy football bar 5x3. Decline barbell and some heavy upper back followed. It was great to see Kayla who is going through some stuff still sticking with the plan and training to keep her mind occupied. We lost our 148lb female lifter recently. She is off the team and doing […]
Thursday
Today our powerlifters hit deadlifts against bands. The tension and weight was significant more than last week. 5x1 was the scheme. After that assistance work was on he agenda. Heavy sled pulls with an obscene amount of weight finished up the workout. I did the cardiopulmonary rehab today. It was more of just a walk […]
Tuesday
Today our powerlifters hit bench press against chains for 5x3. After that they hit a boatload of upper body assistance work. As of today we have 6 competing at the Arnold at the XPC powerlifting championships. Kayla our top female is sitting out due to a family issue. I go to Cardiopulmonary rehab Thursday. Am […]
Wave 1 - Snowy Strongman Saturday
Apparently, carrying 720 lbs is the weight at which my forearms will get sore
Friday lower recovery and speed bench
I'm not recovering well. So today was focused on feeling good.
Lower Body - Front Squats & Deadlifts
This session actually was pretty tough though as I was still getting over my sickness.