I’m also thinking about buying a pitbull log. Should I spend another $100 for the 12" log or would the 10" log be fine. I dont have the money to buy both.
[quote]ironmaniac508 wrote:
I’m also thinking about buying a pitbull log. Should I spend another $100 for the 12" log or would the 10" log be fine. I dont have the money to buy both.[/quote]
If you have the money, you’re probably better off with the 12". That’s what you will see at most contests anyway. In fact, I don’t think I have ever seen a 10" in a contest since I started competing. However, if money is an issue, you might just have to make due with the 10".
[quote]malonetd wrote:
ironmaniac508 wrote:
I’m also thinking about buying a pitbull log. Should I spend another $100 for the 12" log or would the 10" log be fine. I dont have the money to buy both.
If you have the money, you’re probably better off with the 12". That’s what you will see at most contests anyway. In fact, I don’t think I have ever seen a 10" in a contest since I started competing. However, if money is an issue, you might just have to make due with the 10".[/quote]
Thanks man. So far I’m planning on saving up for the pitbull deluxe yoke, and the 12" log. I also want to buy the ironmind apollons axle, and some stone molds. I actually have a mold for a 175 stone from slaters but I’m probably gonna have to buy the 240 as well.
If I would be so bold as to venture a recommendation, I might suggest a bit more focus on the deadlift. It takes a lot of work to get a really good deadlift, and it’s a very important exercise for strongmen. Not only because it’s often an event itself, but because you pick a lot of stuff off the ground in strongman.
I plan on starting competing in strongman next summer, and I will be preparing with axle deadlifts, deficit deadlifts, ME, DE, chains, silver dollar deadlifts, the works.
[quote]slauge wrote:
If I would be so bold as to venture a recommendation, I might suggest a bit more focus on the deadlift. It takes a lot of work to get a really good deadlift, and it’s a very important exercise for strongmen. Not only because it’s often an event itself, but because you pick a lot of stuff off the ground in strongman.
I plan on starting competing in strongman next summer, and I will be preparing with axle deadlifts, deficit deadlifts, ME, DE, chains, silver dollar deadlifts, the works.[/quote]
As far i remember this kid pulls like 700pds.
[quote]slauge wrote:
If I would be so bold as to venture a recommendation, I might suggest a bit more focus on the deadlift. It takes a lot of work to get a really good deadlift, and it’s a very important exercise for strongmen. Not only because it’s often an event itself, but because you pick a lot of stuff off the ground in strongman.
I plan on starting competing in strongman next summer, and I will be preparing with axle deadlifts, deficit deadlifts, ME, DE, chains, silver dollar deadlifts, the works.[/quote]
I am focusing on primarily gym strength at the moment and plan on doing so until about February. Then I am going to focus on technique with the events and conditioning. The only kind of strongman training I am doing currently is grip training the rest is all regular gym lifts.
[quote]slauge wrote:
If I would be so bold as to venture a recommendation, I might suggest a bit more focus on the deadlift. It takes a lot of work to get a really good deadlift, and it’s a very important exercise for strongmen. Not only because it’s often an event itself, but because you pick a lot of stuff off the ground in strongman.
I plan on starting competing in strongman next summer, and I will be preparing with axle deadlifts, deficit deadlifts, ME, DE, chains, silver dollar deadlifts, the works.[/quote]
Yes you are right, the deadlift is probably the best lift you can do for strongman. I would also put an emphasis on explosive training, and front squats. Also strong hands and forearms translate to just about everything.