Which implements do you guys thing are the most important to train with?
I wanna start strongman training this summer after I build a foundation with the 5/3/1 routine I’ve been running.
I want to start planning on which implements I should get/make so I can start finding the parts.
Are there certain implements that are more important to train with than others?
With out a doubt you need atleast these 3 pieces.
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12in Log- Nothing is more challenging to to press overhead than heavy piss awkward out in front of you Log. The Axle and DB Press can be mimicked pretty easy in the gym but no way of coming close to the Log. Plus its used probably 80% of shows so it needs to be a skill.
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Atlas Stones- 2 or 3 stones will be plenty to start and are pretty easy and cheap to make. 200, 250, and 275 or 300 are plenty. That gives you one light enough to go tackyless, one heavy enough to tack up but still do some conditioning and one to really put up some weight. Seen at pretty much every show so get good at them. They are often what separates a good and great placing.
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Yoke- One of the hardest walking movements to mimic with out a actual implement.
After that I recommend a sled and harness, Circus DB, Farmers Walks.
With out a doubt you need atleast these 3 pieces.
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12in Log- Nothing is more challenging to to press overhead than heavy piss awkward out in front of you Log. The Axle and DB Press can be mimicked pretty easy in the gym but no way of coming close to the Log. Plus its used probably 80% of shows so it needs to be a skill.
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Atlas Stones- 2 or 3 stones will be plenty to start and are pretty easy and cheap to make. 200, 250, and 275 or 300 are plenty. That gives you one light enough to go tackyless, one heavy enough to tack up but still do some conditioning and one to really put up some weight. Seen at pretty much every show so get good at them. They are often what separates a good and great placing.
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Yoke- One of the hardest walking movements to mimic with out a actual implement.
After that I recommend a sled and harness, Circus DB, Farmers Walks.
[quote]Reed wrote:
With out a doubt you need atleast these 3 pieces.
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12in Log- Nothing is more challenging to to press overhead than heavy piss awkward out in front of you Log. The Axle and DB Press can be mimicked pretty easy in the gym but no way of coming close to the Log. Plus its used probably 80% of shows so it needs to be a skill.
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Atlas Stones- 2 or 3 stones will be plenty to start and are pretty easy and cheap to make. 200, 250, and 275 or 300 are plenty. That gives you one light enough to go tackyless, one heavy enough to tack up but still do some conditioning and one to really put up some weight. Seen at pretty much every show so get good at them. They are often what separates a good and great placing.
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Yoke- One of the hardest walking movements to mimic with out a actual implement.
After that I recommend a sled and harness, Circus DB, Farmers Walks. [/quote]
Solid advice right there, I can’t think of anything to add to that. Just keep up with gym lifts that compliment your training like a focus on vertical pressing instead of horizontal.
Out of curiosity, are the stone trainers any good at all or does it have to be the real thing?
They aren’t bad but not even close to a real digging into you stone imo. Plus you can make 3-5 stones for the same price of one trainer.
I made one trainer with the price of one knackered old barbell lol, took the sleeve of it and threw some plates on lol, I really didn’t think it would be the same, it seems WAY easier than the one time I tried a stone of a similar weight, I had hoped I was just getting stronger…
Thanks reed.
[quote]Reed wrote:
With out a doubt you need atleast these 3 pieces.
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12in Log- Nothing is more challenging to to press overhead than heavy piss awkward out in front of you Log. The Axle and DB Press can be mimicked pretty easy in the gym but no way of coming close to the Log. Plus its used probably 80% of shows so it needs to be a skill.
-
Atlas Stones- 2 or 3 stones will be plenty to start and are pretty easy and cheap to make. 200, 250, and 275 or 300 are plenty. That gives you one light enough to go tackyless, one heavy enough to tack up but still do some conditioning and one to really put up some weight. Seen at pretty much every show so get good at them. They are often what separates a good and great placing.
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Yoke- One of the hardest walking movements to mimic with out a actual implement.
After that I recommend a sled and harness, Circus DB, Farmers Walks. [/quote]
Thanks for the help. This helps a lot. I think I’m gonna try the plaster method for making stones and I might be able to make a yoke with some piping if it will hold well. The log will be more diffficult also because it’s expensive from the sites I’ve been reading online, but I saw a video a guy had about how to make one and I think I’m gonna give that a shot. And I think a sled will be pretty easy to make. And I know I can probably get a tire for free if I find a way to transfer it.
Do dumbells work well for training farmers walks?
[quote]bbbb1234 wrote:
Thanks for the help. This helps a lot. I think I’m gonna try the plaster method for making stones and I might be able to make a yoke with some piping if it will hold well. The log will be more diffficult also because it’s expensive from the sites I’ve been reading online, but I saw a video a guy had about how to make one and I think I’m gonna give that a shot. And I think a sled will be pretty easy to make. And I know I can probably get a tire for free if I find a way to transfer it.
Do dumbells work well for training farmers walks?[/quote]
Dumbbells won’t work well. If you are in to making equipment, farmers are very easy to make. I made a pair for about $60 in parts. They aren’t pretty, but they work. Just cut some 2" pipe to about 5’ in length, drill two holes, get some thick bolts and pipe nipples for handles, and you’re set.
I also made an axel for $50 using pipe and duct tape.
Yeah I think it would be a fun project to make equipment plus it would be much cheaper.
What is the difference between an axle and a regular barbell?
An axle is usually 2 inches in diameter compared to 1 inch on a regular barbell, and unlike a barbell the bar doesn’t rotate so its a hell of a lot harder to hold onto!
[quote]bbbb1234 wrote:
Yeah I think it would be a fun project to make equipment plus it would be much cheaper.
What is the difference between an axle and a regular barbell?[/quote]
ALOT harder to clean to shoulder hieght ALOT easier to press… For me.
I made a yoke and tried it out and I could tell tht t will e a great workout. I’m definitely gonna make atlas stones this summer and i wanna try to make a sled or farmers walk handles before i have to head back to college after winter break. I’m looking forward to getting into strongman training!
Thanks a lot for the advice!
Take some pics for us!
I would love to hear how you do your own yoke… I need one too!
[quote]Jussi.U wrote:
Take some pics for us!
I would love to hear how you do your own yoke… I need one too![/quote]
Sure! I’ll take some pictures tomorrow when there is more light outside.
[quote]bbbb1234 wrote:
I just screw the bottoms off to put the plates on[/quote]
That looks like a good idea. How much weight have you put on it and how much do you think it would hold?
[quote]Silyak wrote:
[quote]bbbb1234 wrote:
I just screw the bottoms off to put the plates on[/quote]
That looks like a good idea. How much weight have you put on it and how much do you think it would hold?[/quote]
I havent really put mch on it yet but i bet it could hold a lt. The bottoms screw on pretty tight and i doubt even a lot of downward pressure would take the off. And the pipes are 2inches thick, so they should be able to hold more than enough.