Attempts at Strongman

You’ve probably been asked this before, but why do you do a high-rep set on something explosive like High Pulls?

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I did a couple sets of 5, then wanted to do an AMRAP. I stopped at 10 because they we’re getting ugly.

In strongman, there’s lots of 60 second AMRAPS with movements that can be considered explosive. If I can only be strong or fast for a double or triple, I’ll lose lots of events. If I can continue to throw things around even while fatigued, then hopefully I can continue to perform in competition at that 35-50 second mark instead of gassing out.

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Good point. How long have you been competing in strongman? It’s something I’d like to try some time

1 competition, still about as beginner as it gets. 2nd coming up in February.

Good luck in advance

10/23 first day back with early a.m. training in a while. Gonna take some getting used to

Dips SS/chins
Bwx10/bwx10
+55x3/+55x7
+88x3/+88x7
+133x3/+55x7
+186x8/+55x7 Dip PR
+133x8/+55x7
+88x8/+55x7

Dip holds
5x1 min

3 1 minute chins

3x10 GHR sit-ups with 10 count eccentric and concentric

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I haven’t talked much about it, but depression is a bish. Been struggling lately, need to get things back on track. Life seems much more positive when I adhere to a schedule.

Boring non-masculine tip: if you feel you may need it and you have access, counseling/therapy is wonderful. Treat your mental health as seriously as you would your physical health.

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I absolutely agree. I also find medication helpful to an extend.

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Get well bud. It affects a few people that are very close to me, scary stuff.

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10/28 finally back to training

Warm up:
5 rounds of
60 band pull aparts at various angles
Handstand

Log press, clean then press away
140x3
140x3
160x3
EMOM 160X3 for 15 minutes

Lots of band triceps extensions, band rows, and handstands

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10/30 Lower pull

Clean grip high pull, each rep from floor
135x3
225x3
245 for 6 triples, 1 min rest

Conventional deadlift, belt, figure eight straps
315x5
405 for 10 singles, 30 seconds rest

Axle holds
225x1 min
295x2 holds to failure double overhand
295x2 holds to failure mixed grip
225x2 holds to failure double overhand

Reverse Lunges w/SSB
135x10
205 for 5 sets of 10

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10/31 Upper

Seated close grip press
135x6
155x6
175x6
205x3

Chins SS/ db incline, 40’sx20/between each set
Bwx3
+45x3
+80x3
+105x3
+140x3
+105x5
+70x8
+45x8

Stone throws. Was too lazy/was a bit crowded at gym to set up a bar to load stones over. Threw the stone forward to about eye level instead
160x3
175x3
205x3x5, 45 seconds rest

Bunch of band triceps extensions, band rows, and ab wheel rollouts

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11/2 Pull

TBDL, low handle
90x5
180x1
270x1
360x1
450x1
540x1
630x1
Add belt
700 for 3 singles
Remove belt, add straps
630 for 3 singles with 30 second hold, 10 ct. Eccentric

A few stones to show someone who was interested. Was very hesitant to preach technique since I have no idea what I’m doing.

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11/4 Log

Bottoms up kb press
Worked up to a double with 44 lbs with each arm

Log press, clean each rep
140x1
160x1
180x1
200x1
180 for 12 doubles
140x20, clean and press away

Giant super set of rows, face pulls, tricep extensions, banded crunches, handstands, lateral raises, and banded rotations.
3 rounds of 10 ct. hold-20 reps-10 ct. hold

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What is the press away?

It means to clean (the log) once and then press for reps. 140 x 20 equals one clean and 20 presses.

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Ahh gotcha, thanks!

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11/7 more log
Crossfit class was using all the racks, didn’t feel like working in so did some log cardio

Warmup

Log press
140x5
160x5
180x8
190 for 10 singles
Alternating EMOM
Log clean and pressx5
Log clean and press away x5
140 lbs for 20 minutes

100 banded rotations

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@flipcollar I relocated here since it didn’t really have to do with the 2018 business

Best log: 240
Best deadlift: 605x2
Best stone: 240, also the heaviest stone I have access to

How about:
Best 1RM, 5RM, and 60 second AMRAP for log
Best 1RM, 5RM, and 60 second for deadlift
Only thing I could do for stone is a 240 60 second AMRAP
Farmers best 50 ft. and 100 ft. Or best 100 ft time with a certain weight
40 lb dumbbell held bell up with back against the wall for as long as possible.

Comments or concerns?

11/9 pull

Conventional deadlift
EMOM 425 for 10 singles

6 rounds of band rows and SSB back extensions on GHR

3 pegboard runs

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