Amy Wattles

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Amy Wattles competes in strongman, highland games, and grip. She has won several national championships in multiple strength sports, holds multiple world records in grip and has competed in the World Strongwoman Championship. In addition to competing, Wattles is a special education teacher and owns Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center in Meridian, Idaho.

 
DL/Squat & Farmer's Baseline
DL/Squat & Farmer's Baseline
Granted it's nothing earth shattering but dang, my grip is awesome and didn't flinch. It's everything else that's the problem.
Pressing - Outline of Mobility
Pressing - Outline of Mobility
I did not write down what I did on this. And I cannot remember. It's not like this was last year, this was a few days ago. Whatever I did, it was for 3x8.
I'm Back! Strongman Plans
I'm Back! Strongman Plans
I have decided to compete at the San Jose FitExpo in mid June. I am planning on competing in the Strongman Challenge on Saturday and Visegrip Viking Challenge on Sunday.
Evening Press/Grip! A Whole New Game
Evening Press/Grip! A Whole New Game
I was able to get through all of that in almost the same amount of time I struggle to make it through log, bench and maybe one accessory when training in the morning.
Idaho's Strongest Athlete/Strongman Challenge
Idaho's Strongest Athlete/Strongman Challenge
Athletes will be competing at the highest level of athletics they played for the 2014-2015 school year, regardless of the sport.
Log/DL Check In
Log/DL Check In
I cannot remember the last time I competed in a local show and wasn't hitting the competition weights right from the start of training.
Press
Press
I am trying to plan out my year and determine my goals and plan out a competition schedule. The time is nearing to start strongman event training once again.
Squat Day
Squat Day
I see a significant reduction in swelling within twelve hours when I stick with the program, not to mention things always feel so much better.
Taking It Outside
Taking It Outside
When it's 65 degrees in early February the right thing to do is get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
Deadlifting, Competition Plans & Shift From Athlete To Business Owner
Deadlifting, Competition Plans & Shift From Athlete To Business Owner
I am not completely sure on my next competition. I received an invite for the 2015 Arnold Classic Mas Wrestling Cup a few weeks ago.
The New Stuff & We Are Athletes
The New Stuff & We Are Athletes
At one point in frustration I may or may not have said, “We are athletes, not drama nerds.”
Who Let The Freak In? Good grief....
Who Let The Freak In? Good grief....
This was the most messed up and confusing falling asleep incidents in my life so far without a doubt. The minute I walked into the house I took some aspirin in case I was having a cardiac event of some sort, starting stressing out that I had a brain tumor and crawled into bed for a nap.
The Courage of the Female Football Player
The Courage of the Female Football Player
It takes a special kind of person to strive for their goals while ignoring traditional limitations.
Case of a Mean Person, Not a Bully
Case of a Mean Person, Not a Bully
Even the most steadfast pacifist would agree there is a time and place for a righteous beat-down.
Creating Effective Goals instead of Resolutions
Creating Effective Goals instead of Resolutions
Understanding these five things about goals before you set them will ensure success in the new year.
My Amazing Boards
My Amazing Boards
I think it's awesome that every kid who enters my classroom gets to see images of a female deadlifting big weights.
Developmental Strength: Modifications & Some Choices
Developmental Strength: Modifications & Some Choices
Every client has the right to an effective program. It's all about applying accommodating, modifying, and offering support.
Mas—Wrestling: Attention Booturs
Mas—Wrestling: Attention Booturs
Mas–wrestling was a tool for preparing the young men of the cultures for the physical difficulties and demands of living in an isolated area where survival was the only focus.
License to Operate or License to Lead Your Industry?
License to Operate or License to Lead Your Industry?
There are many components that are integral to a successful business.
Amy Wattles: Odd Haugen Strength Classic
Amy Wattles: Odd Haugen Strength Classic
Tonight I will lay in bed for about an hour visualizing the entire competition and every attempt.
Teachers: Heroes Or Doing Their Jobs?
Teachers: Heroes Or Doing Their Jobs?
If I could not be there to protect my child, I find great comfort and peace knowing that there is a teacher assuring him/her that everything will be okay.
Autism Awareness: Resources
Autism Awareness: Resources
April is Autism awareness month. Reliable, accurate, and useful information should be accessible to those faced with the diagnosis of a loved one and the inevitable challenges that will arise.
People Do What Works
People Do What Works
It's often a challenge to train an unmotivated client or a client with special needs. However, if you can apply some basic behavioral fundamentals, you can be empowered to take control of your training sessions and help your client reach his/her goals.
Teach Our Boys to Be Men
Teach Our Boys to Be Men
We want to protect our kids, but we are beginning to take it too far.
Specialized Training Programs for Children with Disabilities
Specialized Training Programs for Children with Disabilities
It's an area that is in dire need of attention; however, basic programming knowledge will not suffice. If you want to help children with disabilities, specialized knowledge and insight must first be gained.
 Moving Past Socialization
Moving Past Socialization
After my last two discussions on women’s roles and expectations in strength, it’s time to truly identify some strong women in action.
Socialization is the Disability
Socialization is the Disability
Oftentimes, gender differences and our approach to them is based on socialization rather than innate brain, neurological, and hormonal composure.
Being a Woman is Not a Disability
Being a Woman is Not a Disability
If you are a strength coach in an educational setting, your title goes beyond strength coach. You are an educator.
Get Your Grip Back
Get Your Grip Back
My first thought is if you aren't already using it, start hook gripping. Painful, yes. Essential in this situation, perhaps.
Advice from Dad
Advice from Dad
I do hope this is the one time my dad was wrong.
Wisdom From The Gym: Connectors
Wisdom From The Gym: Connectors
By design, we don't want the average person off the street.
From Stoners Gym To Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center: The First 24 Hours and a Nice PR
From Stoners Gym To Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center: The Fi...
Follow Goodwin’s advice if you ever try to relocate your rack.
Stoners Gym: State of the Gym Update 3
Stoners Gym: State of the Gym Update 3
Sooner or later you have to grab the gopher and beat him to a bloody pulp so obstacles don't set you back.
Stoners Gym: State of The Gym Update 1
Stoners Gym: State of The Gym Update 1
It’s crunch time and we have some moves to make pretty quickly.
Idaho Champion Series Snowman Invitational Write Up
Idaho Champion Series Snowman Invitational Write Up
The events were changed and lightened a bit, so I was bummed.
Life Lessons: Hard Work, Failure and Shame
Life Lessons: Hard Work, Failure and Shame
My eternal words of wisdom are always awesome.
Amy Wattles' Recap: Frozen Stones Highland Games
Amy Wattles' Recap: Frozen Stones Highland Games
Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
America's Strongest Woman: The Great Bomb
America's Strongest Woman: The Great Bomb
The highlights of my trip were hanging out and catching up with The Sequim Crew.
 Home Grown Protein
Home Grown Protein
A hefty price tag comes along with the benefits of grass fed beef.
Kids and Investment in Equipment
Kids and Investment in Equipment
If you step back and look at the big picture, especially if you are a life-long lifter, home gym purchases are reasonable and actually pretty affordable when calculated over long term use.
Amy Wattles: Newport Highland Games Recap
Amy Wattles: Newport Highland Games Recap
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
Strongman Implement Ideas for Kids
Strongman Implement Ideas for Kids
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking and incorporate your kids into event training day and moving alongside you.
Amy Wattles: Heathen Highland Games Write Up
Amy Wattles: Heathen Highland Games Write Up
In the end, it’s just about getting better each time I'm out there.
Finding the Right Tire for You
Finding the Right Tire for You
There are two for sure ways to know what a tire weighs: get it weighed.
Champion Series Strongman Invitational Write Up
Champion Series Strongman Invitational Write Up
The week prior to the competition was just awful.
Strong Grip Strength
Strong Grip Strength
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one's grip?
2010 North American Strongman Nationals Write-Up
2010 North American Strongman Nationals Write-Up
I am more excited than ever for the future of Strongwoman in America.

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