Like usual, I made an abrupt and last minute decision concerning my competition plans. I will be competing in Northern Nevada's Strongest Man on August 13, 2016 in order to qualify for Master's Nationals in Vegas at the Olympia on September 16. In short, I changed my direction because of my love for grip and as a long time advocate to see the return to more grip inclusion in strongman. Northern Nevada's Strongest has max distance farmers and Master's Nats has an awesome farmer's type medley and frame hold for time. The events were calling me. In short, I am in love.
From July 7, 2016
I worked with Mattie to work on the 37" bottom up squat at Reno next month.
Rolling/Mobility
Stir The Pot - 3x8
Bottom Up Squat
The competition weight on the axle squat is from a 37" position. Oh boy, talk about cramped! It was some work to get down that low and decided that we would work from 39" and each week increase the distance while working on my mobility. Seriously, my butt was like three inches from the ground which is a super tough spot to start a squat from.
225, 1x5
245, 4x5
GHR - 3x8
Bulgarian Split Squats - 2x6
Stone of Steel Loads
I just worked with the empty stone, which was 110 lbs.
2x7
Grippers - COC 2
1x3
1x4
1x5
The good news is that since this training session, the promoter increased the starting distance for the HW women, up to 42". Golden!