just called a caramel slice down , here we are to poor to be millionaires !! You can also get a peppermint version which has peppermint cream instead of the caramel. Both are good.
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Dark horse week 3 day 2
Conditioning: postponed, got a very small window to train shower and get back in front of the computer for another long day of meetings, seemed prudent to postpone my lowest priority thing, will do it though!
Gs1
Axle row: 58.5, 68.5, 78.5, 88.5kg X 5
Inc bench: 60, 70, 80, 90kg X 5
HLR: 5 X 4 sets
BJJs: 12 X 4 sets
Gs2
Axle row: 48.5kg X 20 X 3
Inc bench: 72.5kg X 12, 10, 10
HLR: 5 X 3 sets
BJJs: 12 X 3 sets
Etsots:
Ohp: 30kg & red bands X 10.
Done in 40 mins. Weaker than I wanted on top set of Inc but I rarely do it and when I do I get fairly quick strength increases so I can’t complain, I also chose it deliberately because I knew I’d hit top set in less sets and therefore be quicker overall. No accessories, just shrunk emoms to etsots instead, speed dropped off significantly by the end, the intent never did.
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I like this. Have always wondered how ETSOT singles compare to EMOM doubles, and if one could drop to 25 seconds, then 20, and eventually do a continuous high-rep set that would have been out of reach otherwise… something about “energy systems” applies here but I don’t know enough about that.
Anyway, great session- way to work with the time you have! My solution is to skip the shower…
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That scheme works really well. And it fits in great with this style of programming. It just takes a little patience to stand in front of the barbell for 20 seconds, over and over.
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I did the same work I did for emoms (3 reps) with just half the rest probably went against the purpose of work (speed work, which turned into a grind) but was done purely for expediency.
No reason why you couldn’t try and build it down to one single super long set though! I think you should test it for us!
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Also this isn’t an option, Brian’s programs literally have me able to wring my t-shirts out I sweat that much, my wife won’t let me sit down on any chairs until I’ve showered!
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I’m getting serious about buying one, I assume Powerbuilder. Even if I don’t run the program, I want to do the sadistic challenges.
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Bleugh, front squats.
Week 3 day 3:
Conditioning:
Was sort of planning on phoning this one in, then got to 6.5 mins and just started ramping, ended up at 10mph (at 6.5 mins ramped 0.1 per 30 secs then at 9 mins jumped to 9mph, then 9.5mph at 9.30 then 10mph at 9.45) horrible stuff.
Gs1:
Axle power clean: 48.5kg X 3 X 2 sets* - BB power clean: 60kg X 3 X 2 sets
Front squat: 60, 80, 100kg X 3, 110kg X 2!!! (How crap is that!!!)
Cable crunch: 40kg X 8 X 4
6 count Burpees: 4 X 4 sets
*smashed the axle into my Adams apple, that hurt, then after 2nd set they felt bad on my shoulder, maybe lack of rotation from collars, so switched to BB power cleans).
Gs2:
BB pc: 60kg X 3 X 3 sets
Front squat: 80kg X 8 X 3 sets
Cable crunch: 40kg X 8 X 3 sets
6 count Burpees: 4 X 4 sets
Emoms
Deads: 80kg & reds X 3 X 10 sets
S/s cable tri pd: 40kg X 10 X 10 sets
Front squats are awful, just plain nasty horrible things that should be banned. That session couldn’t have been any worse, it was such little work and yet so ridiculously unpleasant and hard, evidenced by the rare double sweat Turin:
(Normally they dry by the time I collapse).
Honestly very disappointed by that front squat, my squat has very little carry over to front squat, probably more technically proficient at back squat need chaotic strength to steal a pwnerism.
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Your treadmill work is gross, but I love seeing these in here!!!
My brain has been all over the place the past few days. It’s like a game of pong is being played… back squats, box squats, front squats, no squats…
In real life, lifting heavy things is useful which transitions from deadlifts. I can’t think of anything that transfers from squats for me. I want to be strong, powerful, and explosive. Oddly enough, I can check those last two boxes without squatting (did it for years). It’s possible I could reach/maintain my goals without squats altogether.
That being said, I’m switching to box squats. I don’t have much of an ego, but I still can’t let go of squats altogether. It just feels wrong, even if it’s what I’d rather do.
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That’s a heavy FS. And an awesome Turin.
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There’s a decent amount of strongman that just plain don’t do squats or, if they do, it’s only front squats or SSB squats. The importance of squats became somewhat overstated in an effort to course correct trainees that weren’t doing ANY manner of leg training at all, but somewhere in the middle is the truth. If you’re pulling heavy weights, doing explosive stuff, jumping, carrying heavy things, etc, you don’t have to put a bar across your back and bob up and down to get strong.
All that said, I squat because it sucks and, in turn, seems to make me strong all over. I actually use the buffalo bar because it forces a higher bar position on me. If I use a straight barbell, I make the movement too easy. Same with the SSB: it’s a “harder” squat, but it allows me to use my stronger muscles to move the weight. There’s nowhere to hide with the buffalo bar.
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I had no issues with sports performance back when I only did leg presses. Unfortunately, the leg press at my work gym has too high of an angle for the back rest. I’m barely doing a quarter squat type movement on that thing.
I know that my legs are strong thanks to the leg press, but I’m weak on squats. My pride tells me there’s a weakness in the transfer (most likely my core and bracing) so I keep doing it.
It’s hard to ignore the amount of importance that’s been placed on squats.
This is why I employ solipsism!
Regarding leg presses: ever consider belt squats instead? That’s been my go to alternative.
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It wouldn’t hurt me to build some boxes for my home gym. I have a dip belt. Hopefully it’s tough enough. I also have a Smith bar. Guess I could always lay on the ground and push that thing around! I always thought that looked ridiculous in a gym containing six different leg machines that replaced squats.
Vertical leg presses were the OG leg press.
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This.
When my squat feels good I feel strong everywhere. Also training in a gym where most people are younger than me (bloody kids) and mostly just pump themselves up, it feels good to be the old grey haired guy who squats heavy and normally benches more than they squat. Then I see what you guys are doing and I feel completely average again.
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There are good. I was 50/50 on these but honestly I really like them now.
Whats your feeling of rep range? I’ve never gone less than 5. And feel the MMC is great so keep them high. Normally 10+ Really feel the burn.
I aim for a topset of 30 to 40 and dropset from there in the 4 to 7 range.
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Weirdo. Lol.
I’m joking, you are an animal. And scary at that.
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I bought the powerbuilder Ebook yesterday, running it is out of reach for now but I wanted to see the conditioning and mindset challenges.
Now that I’ve read through it… I can only imagine the amount of sweat!! The workload is frantic!
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