Enter Through the Barbarian’s Gate
Monday, 3/23/09
As soon as I got out of the truck, I was talked into doing some Prowler pushes with 90# of additional weight. They cared not one bit that I was not even warmed up, let alone in the frame of mind for Prowler pushes. Nevertheless, I did:
You’re busy and don’t have a lot of time to train, so your plan is to get fit in the least amount of time without shortcuts. Here is your ticket to success.
Monday, 3/16/09
Back Squat DE: 135×5/135×3/185×3/195×3/.
Doubles, pause at the bottom.
60% 1RM @ 205: 6×2
70% 1RM @ 240: 6×2
30 second rest between sets.
Push Press, x 5:
95/115/135/155/165/.
A couple of months ago, I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting life extension/enhancement scientist, Durk Pearson and of course the topic turned to supplements that are important for athletes and those of us who just train hard.
He began talking of a new product they are bringing to market called potassium bicarbonate. (You have heard of sodium bicarbonate, right? Baking soda).
Most Americans get plenty of sodium (Na) and not enough potassium (K) in their diet but here is what you get when you do get enough potassium:
Recently, I linked to an article strength coach Steven Morris has over at EliteFTS about his Top 11 exercises for athletes.
Overhead Lifting With Sandbags
One of the tools Coach Morris uses for his football athletes is the sandbag, which is becoming one of my favorite tools in the arsenal.
It was a spotty training week with two workouts that were pretty good, especially the sandbag session at the week’s end.
Monday, 3/9/09
Sledgehammer Swings: 50/25/25/25/25/.
Double Kettlebell Swings, 40 kg: 10/10/10/10/10/10/.
Fishing, along with billiards, bowling and cheerleading are considered sports by ESPN. Who knew? Weightlifting, came in ranked at #44, just ahead of sprint swimming and behind middle distance track and field. What was ranked as the #1 sport and how are they all ranked?
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Here is a fairly decent week despite an additional day off.
Monday, 3/2/09
Snatch Grip Deadlift: 155×5/175×5/185×5/195×5/209×5/219×5/.
Snatch: 45×3/65×3/75×3/88×3/93×6/95×3/95/95/.
The big day finally arrived and it could not have been a better day with the sun shining and moderate temperatures starting in the mid-50-s up to the mid-60’s. I could tell early on this would be great competition with a big, enthusiastic turnout. It was all that and much more.
Scott Brengel and his team did a fine job with this exciting and fast-paced event. Competitors and spectators alike were quick to agree and everyone was caught up in the energy. Each event seemed to draw the crowd in closer and closer to the athletes and by the time the last event, the Atlas Stones got underway, the athletes were surrounded by a wildly cheering and enthusiastic crowd, which stoked up their fire even more.
Take a look at the slideshow of the pictures I got, or if you prefer go to the strongman pictures to comment and download what you like. If I get any more, I will put them up as well.
The following video clips will give you an idea of the intensity of the competition.
Atlas Stone Lifting
As a reminder, the Southern California’s Strongest Man strongman competition will be held this Saturday, March 7 at the beach in Huntington. Hope to see you there whether you compete or spectate! for more information, go to the Events tab in the header.
***UPDATE*** From the Orange County Register
Here are some of the guys competing in the event.
I hope to have a lot of pictures of the event and maybe some video.
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