Attempts at Strongman

12/19 Upper

Barbell push press SS/chins
Barx3/bwx3
Barx3/bwx3
95x3/+35x3
125x3/+55x3
155x3/75x3
185x3/95x3
215x1/115x3
235x1/140x3
205x3/70x6
205x3/70x6
205x3/70x6

Log incline press SS/ band rows
A little awkward since the log is not rackable. Had to clean it into place once on the bench. Really liked the movement though
140x10/x20
160x10/x20
160x10/x20
160x10/x20
140x10/x20

Husafell stone
110x200’
145x200’
180x200’
205x200’
230x200’
255x200’
280x200’

168 unbroken band pull aparts

5 minute hang broken up into a couple sets

3 Likes

12/21 Lower

Conventional deadlift, beltless, no chalk SS/Box jumps

135x10/30"x3
135x10/30"x3
225x1/34"x3
315x1/38"x3
405x1/42"x3
475x1/42"x3
475x1/42"x3
475x1/42"x3
475x1/42"x3
475x1/42"x3

Yoke
180x50’
360x50’
540x50’x12
Timed the last run with 540, made 50’ in 8.77 seconds. Is this okay? Lol I have no idea to be honest.

Belt squat
1ppsx5
2ppsx5
3ppsx5
4ppsx30 breathing set THIS SUCKED. I was shaking and whining internally around rep 8

2 Likes

I first read it as SSB Box Jumps and honestly didn’t think twice because of all the crazy shit you do

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Is it bad that it sounds like a good way to load box jumps?

12/23 won’t be training till the 1st. Somewhat forced deload, although my elbows will probably appreciate it.

Football bar bench
50 pull aparts between each set
Barx10
Barx10
135x10
185x3
235x2
265x2
295x2x3
335xmiss

Circus-esque dumbbell
75x6 LR
95x3 LR
105x3 LR
115x3 LR
125x1 L only
135x1 L only
145x1 L only
155x1 L only
165xmiss L only
90x6 LR
100x8 L 100x5,2,1 R

Stone extensions
Something like a kettlebell swing, but with an atlas stone
160x27 in 60 seconds
160x10x4

4 Likes

Right arm not feeling 100%?

The deload is more for holiday vacation. I could find a gym and pay for a couple day passes, but I’d rather take the week off and attempt to detox the silly amount of caffeine in my system.

Elbow is a good bit tender from trying different yoke grips. Also the eccentric of log pressing almost always aggravates my right elbiw and forearm.

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Gotcha, enjoy the vacation! If you avoid the caffeine withdrawal headaches please share your dark magics.

Sleeping 10+ hours, taking naps, and prescription amphetamines have been doing the trick so far.

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How much caffeine did you take in on a regular day?

Merry Christmas

I was around 800-1000 milligrams daily. I figured it was a bit excessive.

I recently reduced my caffeine intake significantly as well. I was around the 700 - 1000 mg. Pretty similiar to you. I feel better now that I drink less caffeine.

Got in some conditioning putting together a sizeable snowman. Hope everyone is enjoying some holiday relaxation!

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12/29 Random keeping sanity training

5 minutes of handstands over a few sets
10 minutes of quarter to half squat hold, straightening legs occasionally
5 minutes tip toe hold
5 minutes of push up plank to downward dog and vice versa, moving with fatigue

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Passed around a family flu for Christmas this year. Still feeling pretty rough. Considering joining the transformation challenge late because of how bad i currently look after minimal exercise, poor food choices, and overall feeling of unwellness. Oh well, hoping to be close enough to normal by tomorrow to get back into the swing of things.

Whelp, realistic self evaluation time. In my opinion, I am not carrying enough muscle to fill my frame, nor to justify my bodyfat percentage. I plan on changing this.


@Chris_Colucci I understand if I’m too late, but I’d be interested in even being an informal transformation participant if possible.

Biggest change will be better food prepping/planning. I have never taken my diet seriously, which is pretty stupid. Maybe a food log would help. Also, more steady state cardio in the form of activities; i.e. skiing, hiking, etc.

Need better planning with my training. Have stubbornly deviated from most plans I’ve attempted/started. If anyone else has overcame a similar struggle, I’d love to hear tips or ideas.

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1/3 Upper

Clean to strict press, riding the bounce from the clean but no intentional leg drive for the press. Cleaning each rep
SS/w thumbless barbell rows
95x3/95×10
140x3/140x10
(170x3/170x10)x5

Bottoms up kb press
26x10
20x20
20x15

2 Likes

1/4 Lower

Borrowed tempo from @Destrength 's log
SSB squat 1st rep long pause, 2nd rep as fast as possible. Light reminder belt
SS/ clean from hang
135x2/95x3
185x2/145x3
225x2/195x3
295x2/195x3
345x2/195x3
(295x2/195x3)x3
295x2/195x12

200 lb sandbag, 50ft carry (turn @25) then load to 48" platform
One run EMOM for 20 minutes

Belt squat
1ppsx5
2ppsx5
3ppsx5
4.5ppsx20

3 Likes

1/8

Football bar bench
50 pull aparts between each set
Barx10
Barx10
Barx10
135x10
155x10
175x3
195x3
225x3
245x3
265x3
285x2
225x10

Carry medley
150 lb sandbag 100’
200 lb sandbag 100’
270 lb husafell stone 100’
Cry
5 rounds total

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