This Strongman log is awesome. Saw the 315 widowmaker set, crazy strong. Will follow because I’d like see further on how you work on your strength, keeping your weight down and strongman exercises. We have a small strongman community here and a competition annually. PS - your avi is total Boss.
[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:
This Strongman log is awesome. Saw the 315 widowmaker set, crazy strong. Will follow because I’d like see further on how you work on your strength, keeping your weight down and strongman exercises. We have a small strongman community here and a competition annually. PS - your avi is total Boss.[/quote]
Thanks Xander I appreciate it. 315x20 was a goal for awhile I just needed to man up and do it. I’ve thought about doing 335 here soon but it hurt to walk for 3 days not sure how beneficial those widowmaker sets are to my current training!
I am not planning on keeping my weight down actually. I’d like to eventually move up to the 231 class but we’ll see
I used to talk to a guy from Singapore who did that comp. pretty cool! You ever do it?
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:
This Strongman log is awesome. Saw the 315 widowmaker set, crazy strong. Will follow because I’d like see further on how you work on your strength, keeping your weight down and strongman exercises. We have a small strongman community here and a competition annually. PS - your avi is total Boss.[/quote]
Thanks Xander I appreciate it. 315x20 was a goal for awhile I just needed to man up and do it. I’ve thought about doing 335 here soon but it hurt to walk for 3 days not sure how beneficial those widowmaker sets are to my current training!
I am not planning on keeping my weight down actually. I’d like to eventually move up to the 231 class but we’ll see
I used to talk to a guy from Singapore who did that comp. pretty cool! You ever do it?[/quote]
231 will be impressive. Most of the guys here tend to compete between 105 to 120kg which is around your target weight but there are some lighter guys too (it’s open meaning no weight restrictions). The competition tends to be more “cardio” based rather than more strength related - the events are truck pull (a firefighting support vehicle), a farmers walk with 100kg each hand (I think) and tyre flip for distance. I’ve watched it the last two years and I will work on my strength and endurance before considering it. I’m 33 definitely want to have a crack at it. I’m going to do a widowmaker type set for squats or leg press every leg day. My weights and maxes are so modest I’m embarrassed to say haha
Now I will check the entry requirements so that if you’re ever in Singapore during first quarter in coming years you can join and give the field a real shake.
[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]XanderBuilt wrote:
This Strongman log is awesome. Saw the 315 widowmaker set, crazy strong. Will follow because I’d like see further on how you work on your strength, keeping your weight down and strongman exercises. We have a small strongman community here and a competition annually. PS - your avi is total Boss.[/quote]
Thanks Xander I appreciate it. 315x20 was a goal for awhile I just needed to man up and do it. I’ve thought about doing 335 here soon but it hurt to walk for 3 days not sure how beneficial those widowmaker sets are to my current training!
I am not planning on keeping my weight down actually. I’d like to eventually move up to the 231 class but we’ll see
I used to talk to a guy from Singapore who did that comp. pretty cool! You ever do it?[/quote]
231 will be impressive. Most of the guys here tend to compete between 105 to 120kg which is around your target weight but there are some lighter guys too (it’s open meaning no weight restrictions). The competition tends to be more “cardio” based rather than more strength related - the events are truck pull (a firefighting support vehicle), a farmers walk with 100kg each hand (I think) and tyre flip for distance. I’ve watched it the last two years and I will work on my strength and endurance before considering it. I’m 33 definitely want to have a crack at it. I’m going to do a widowmaker type set for squats or leg press every leg day. My weights and maxes are so modest I’m embarrassed to say haha
Now I will check the entry requirements so that if you’re ever in Singapore during first quarter in coming years you can join and give the field a real shake.[/quote]
Yeah I’d like to go lightweight pro eventually which is 231. People have told me thats not smart as they tend to have much bigger frames than me and I would be to small but it is not going to stop me. Hell yeah you should do it, training for it and the motivation you will get stronger than ever before and thats all that matters.
I doubt i’d ever be in Singapore but one of my goals is to do a contest abroad someday.
Worked up to this making plate jumps before 585 then 605
3x3 speed pulls with 315
woke up late so didn’t get a chance to do farmers walk, etc kinda pissed at myself
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011
Event make up day
Didn’t feel good skipping farmers walks yesterday as it is a huge weak point and they can not be neglected!
Decided to move log presses forward a day as well
Log Press
95xa lot
145x5
185x5
205x5
235x3 SMOKED
260x1 missed 2nd. Would have been a 10lb pr but 260 still flew up good so not bad
log strict press
205x3
Its gonna be all push presses with the log as when it gets heavy it always turns into one… I DID figure out the stupid pick last week so I am happy with that as it was dumb and annoying
Farmers walk 60’
130x2
210x1
270x1 17 seconds pr for sure
I am going to keep at the same weight every other week till its under 15 seconds than bump the weight up. The other weeks i am going lighter long distances with turns
did some long ass hill sprints with my dogs
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
Lets reclaim Monday as International squat day
Powered by oreo twisters squats can’t go wrong
BW 198.4
Back Squat
135x5
135x5
I paused these in the hole it felt a good stretch and felt awesome
225x3
315x3
345x3
385x2
435x3
495x1
Good mornings
155 3x10
Front squat no belt 3 count pause at bottom ASS ON THE FLOOR
135x3
225x3
275x3
315x1
Why is my front squat form so damn good but back squat is such a work in progress? haha
Hanging leg raise
2x10
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
ZZZZ Press
Decided to train 3 days in a row then take 3 days off my version of a deload
Throw these back in, next week I will do them ass accessory lifted after log press They really make you have to stay straight and keep the core strong I always cheat and lean back. I think they will do good things
barxsome
95x5
135x5
155x5
185x1
205x to the forehead
next step over my bodyweight on these (close already)
Pull ups
dead hang 3x12
circus db 3x3 each arm so more like 3x6
db lateral raises 3x12
between beltless paused front squats and z presses today my gut is very sore
Good stuff man - inspirational as always! You’re a beast on overheads! Looking forward to see how you do in your next competition! 
I couldn’t find a big enough rock oddly enough for stone carries/lifts by the way; I found a 77lb one and walked it back to my house… about 15 minutes or so. It felt heavy THEN… lol… after such a long walk. It was the biggest I found though that wasn’t gargantuan (1,000+ I’m guessing). Most of the stuff around here is slate… big ones would fall apart when I tried to pick them up. I posted a picture in my HUB that my wife took just for kicks if you wanna see.
You have experience with Slater’s stone molds?
I think I’m gonna have to buy some.
[quote]krazykoukides wrote:
Good stuff man - inspirational as always! You’re a beast on overheads! Looking forward to see how you do in your next competition!
I couldn’t find a big enough rock oddly enough for stone carries/lifts by the way; I found a 77lb one and walked it back to my house… about 15 minutes or so. It felt heavy THEN… lol… after such a long walk. It was the biggest I found though that wasn’t gargantuan (1,000+ I’m guessing). Most of the stuff around here is slate… big ones would fall apart when I tried to pick them up. I posted a picture in my HUB that my wife took just for kicks if you wanna see.
You have experience with Slater’s stone molds?
I think I’m gonna have to buy some.[/quote]
thanks yes used many slater molds!
next comp will be a powerlifting meet on the 25th
damn that’s some strong pressing!!
Thanks Mainy!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011
Its Christmas eve and I woke up at 6am to pick up heavy
I Always pull a deadlift pr on Christmas eve, my pull off the floor is still rebuilding so decided to do 18" deadlifts off boxes
18" deadlifts off boxes with texas deadlift bar (like a silver dollar deadlift)
245x3
335x3
424x2
515x1
605x1
700x1 PR+30lbs
750x1 PR+80lbs
lol that was fun… It was the goal for the day, thankful I am short
Speed pulls with axle against medium short bands
about 250lbs of bar weight
5x1 first and last sets shown
Farmers walk x100ft with the horrible blue tank farmers I hate
190x5 runs
These things bang on my knees I got to walk super straight and good with them, they make me improve my technique. Grip felt great
backwards sled drags 6 plates slow and steady steps
3x200ft they SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED! my quads have awful lactic acid threshold they get pumped and stop working. the 2nd and third trips I had to stop and Evan removed a plate since he is a nice guy. Going to keep doing these quads gonna get huge(er)
standing machine rows with s bar
3x12
standing ab pulldowns
3x12
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011
Overhead day. I hate missing PRs especially when they are close
Got the week off work so training is nice
Log Clean & Press
95x,
145x5
185x5
210x5 push pressed the 5th for shits and giggles
240x4 damnit just missed the 5th 3 times haha epic bail out too
Z press
135x5
135x5
165x4
Circus db
3 right
3left
3right
Pull Ups
+25 2x5 PR
db lat raises
2x8
rear delt flies with rings
2x10
Hammer curls
2x12
felt strong overall log felt most solid it has since I went back to them a month ago.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011
Squats after food poisoning
I got the most horrendous food poisoning of my life Monday night lost about 10lbs finally felt OK enough to squat.
Back squat
barxa lot
bar x alot
135x5
135x5
225x5
275x5
325x5
add belt
365x5 easy just gonna ease back into training
Front squats no belt DEEP paused
225x3
245x3
275x3
Good mornings
185 3x8 slowly building these up i hate the lift but made a 30lb jump this week
Really strong pressing, keep it up.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011
Feeling strong off that dinosaur protein
Went to my moms for lunch ate an emu egg (about 10-12 chicken eggs) mixed with sausage, mushrooms, onions, etc. Ate the majority of it, couple cinnamon buns for dessert than went home to press
Close grip bench
135x5
135x5
185x5
205x5
235x8
after a few feeling off this felt strong
add slingshot
235x10
235x10
tricep pump as always
incline db rows
75s
3x8
incline flies
55s
3x8
axle curls
4x20
[quote]SamMcLoughin wrote:
Really strong pressing, keep it up.[/quote]
Thanks Sam! Californias strongest man in March has a max log so i’d like to hit a really big number!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011
Hook it, deadlifts and events
decided to stop being a queer and try hook grip on deads and i NOW after annoucing this 3 times have figured out my deadlift technique haha
Deadlift hook grip
135x5
225x3
275x3
315x3
335x3
365x3
405x1
425x1
straps
455x1
ok this was awesome deadlifts felt so good, yeah my thumbs hurt but it wasnt that big of a deal.
also 455 is awful weight but 405 has felt horrible my low back is getting stronger again so its all going in the right direction.
yoke no belt 60’
up to 550x2 felt pretty good
Keg 60’
260 keg
4 runs 30 second rest between
fast fast fast faster
Tire flips
750-800lb tire
3x5 explosive haven’t done tire flips in over a year
5 minutes on the air dyne at a smooth steady pass, made my knees feel good sad when you haven’t done steady state cardio in so long the wheel blows dust all in your face for the first 30 seconds haha
ASC: Strongman Fitness to Debut at 2013 Arnold
by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2012 IronMind
ASC has just announced â??a new forum for all athletes to compete at the highest level,â?? in what is being called strongman fitness.
2012 lightweight national champion Kristyn Vytlacil Whisman (left) with Dione Wessels (center) and Mike Johnston (right). IronMind® | Courtesy of ASC.
Here is the official ASC press release, verbatim:
Strongman Fitness Will Make Debut at the Arnold in 2013
January 2, 2012 â?? In response to overwhelming interest ASC will create a new forum for all athletes to compete at the highest level
â??When one thinks of a strongman, visions of great men of myth and legend like Hercules, Samson and Milo probably come to mind. In the modern era ASC strongman like Marshall White, Michael Burke, Brian Shaw, Vincent Urbank and many others fit the bill. But, letâ??s be honest who among us towers over 6â??4â?? tall and weighs in at 330 + pounds?
So what about the rest of the world? â??Stature is not the only determining factor of great strength or zeal for competition,â?? says ASC President Dione Wessels. â??I am a 5â??2â?? woman. I was a National champion strongwoman and World championship power lifter. I love and have dedicated my life to strength sports. With that being said, ASC is proud to announce that the first Strongman Fitness Championship will take place at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2013.â??
So, what exactly is Strongman Fitness? â??We are not reinventing the wheel here,â?? quipped ASC VP Mike Johnston, â??Light weight menâ??s and womenâ??s classes already exist in strongman. We are merely provided an opportunity for these amazing athletes to compete on the biggest stage in fitness the world.â??
The first Strongman Fitness qualifiers will take place at ASC platinum plus shows in 2012. Top men and women will qualify directly for the Arnold in 2013. The rest of the field will come from the NAS Nationals in November 2012. The weight classes for Arnold and the platinum-plus qualifiers will be a 175-pound menâ??s open with athletes weighing up to 175 pounds and 150-pound womenâ??s open with women weighing up to 150 pounds. The up to 175 pound menâ??s class and the traditional NAS womenâ??s lightweight and middle weight classes will remain at the NAS Nationals with a percentage of competitors coming from each class.
â??We are very excited about these classes as we believe that athletes from around the world will want to compete,â?? continued Wessels, â??In America this will help our local NAS promoters by giving them a whole new athlete base as lighter weight competitors and women try to qualify for the Nationals. NAS promoters will be able to offer the traditional menâ??s 175 and womenâ??s LW and MW classes.â??
â??We anticipate a myriad of questions regarding Strongman Fitness,â?? commented Johnston, â??We will be setting up a â??sticky postâ?? on the NAS Anvil to field questions. Further, ASC will be organizing training seminars and coaching conferences for those interested in strongman techniques, training principles and Strongman Fitness application. These courses will be rooted in science and proctored by our award winning team of National Champions, strength and conditioning coaches, medical professionals and physical educators.â??
More information will be forth coming on the nas forum at nasanvil.com
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MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
The dawn of a new era (log press pr video)
After reading about the exciting news about having 175 qualifiers at Plat+ shows which will lead to 175s being at the Arnold in 2013 I was so fired up to train I decided not to wait!
Log Press
95x soo soo many
145x5x2 sets
195x3
225x3
250x3 PR+5lbs
Kalle Beck Log Press 250x3 - YouTube
Z press
155 3x5 tough…
Circus db
5 reps right arm
3sets of singles left arm
db side raises
25s 2x15
band face pulls
2x15
Hammer curls
65s 3x12