One thing for sure is a mental break. I've been so just with work, school, and gym that I've forgotten about quality R/R.
This was my view for the last 5 days. My mind is so relaxed that I'm ready to get back into the swing if things and strongman training.
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Ran out of Turkey so I was asked to BBQ. I'll never say no to that.
In a bind pulled pork is always the easiest.Leave a comment:
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After gorging my face full of food I decided to do another flex session.
Things are looking like progress. I'm feeling fuller and oddly enough leaner.
I love my vacation, but I miss the gym.Leave a comment:
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Re: Road to strongman competition
Shucks man, shitty deal. Hopefully is a little better in the morning...Leave a comment:
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Mother fukker. I think I reinjured my shoulders. The front heads are in so much pain from push presses. I'm not even going to log today because I made it maybe 1/5 my workout before having to call it quits. Last time they felt like this I pulled the tendon or some shit in my shoulder. Going home, getting ice and advil and calling it a night.Leave a comment:
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Perfect! Appreciate the detail too. Thanks bro!Leave a comment:
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Re: Road to strongman competition
Damn, id be honored to help out where I can.Originally posted by Ezskanken View Post
Check out these two videos, and ill break it down.
585lb rack pull
635lb rack pull
Move the safety pins to just below knee height. The goal here is to focus on grip strength and emphasis on the lower back and hip hinge. There should be very minimal activation of the hamstrings. Treat the lift like a deadlift. Pull the shoulders back and squeeze the scapula tight. As it gets heavier gravity will pull it forward, just dont round the upper back(hunchback). Hold on for dear life and push into the ground. Drag the bar up the thigh, good idea to wear sweats. I dont believe in straps except for when it calls for it(in contest mode).
Hope this helps, but watch the videos. Next week ill try with my belt as my lower back rounds a little.
Just to let you know the belt is amazing. I hit 365 today in squats for a 5 count and felt dead. Put the belt on and it really held the core together and put all the emphasis on the quads. Followed up with a belted 405 x 5.
Need anything else let me know. Take some videos, its really helped me pin point my errors.Leave a comment:
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Supr, please explain to me exactly how to set up rack pulls please. I will be doing these eventually, buti honestly haven't done them since high school. Can always use a refresher...Leave a comment:
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Re: Road to strongman competition
hey supr why dont you check out shawstrong.com i believe. tons of videos and stuff of him training. if that isnt the correct site you can goggle himLeave a comment:
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Soooo, today turned into a squat session then whatever has been draining me kicked in hard.
Warm uP cadrio
Squats
10xbar
10x135
10x225
8x315
5x365
5x405(belt all weights below)
3x435
2x455
1x495
Front squat
10x135
5x225
DEAD. Not even funny how hard this fatigue hit me.Leave a comment:
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hell yeah man. you got the build for the path you have chose. now dont be afraid of the cardio while on the journey. your sport shows the best of muscle strength and conditioning more so than anything else doesLeave a comment:
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Here is where I am at today. I have been eating like shit but tomorrow I jump back on the bandwagon. Carrying a lot of chunk still but as Ive said im not bodybuilder. I need to stay right around 225 which is 5-7lbs I need to lose.Leave a comment:
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Hes a cop for his day job. Imagine that shit. Derek, we have a domestic violence call. Can you take this and talk some sense into him.Leave a comment:
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