Front Squats, Deadlifts & 18 Inch Deadlifts (w/VIDEOS)

I'm currently in the early stages of preparing for 2016 USS Strongman Nationals which will be held on June 11th, 2016. My training focus is to continue to get stronger overall, continue adding some size and start working in strongman events again. I'm working with teammate Mike Mastell on my programming.

Today felt really good. My front squats felt fast and strong. My deadlifts felt fast and consistent in technique. The 18 inch pulls felt strong. All in all this was the best training day I've had in a long time.

2.16.16

A. Front Squats

3 sets of 3 @ 385#

3 sets of 3 @ 385# (last set here). #frontsquat #strongman #unitedstatesstrongman #northamericanstrongman #elitefts #1stphorm #dadbod #yourdaddyjogs #movingweight

A video posted by Chase Karnes (@chasekarnes) on Feb 6, 2016 at 10:42am PST

10 sets of 1 @ 465# w/1 min rest. #deadlift #strongman #movingweight #yourdaddyjogs #dadbod #dadstrength #elitefts #1stphorm #speedkills

A video posted by Chase Karnes (@chasekarnes) on Feb 6, 2016 at 10:44am PST

C. 18 Inch Deadlifts

3 sets of 5 @ 565#

3 sets of 5 @ 565# on 18 inch deadlifts. #strongman #deadlift #18inchdeadlift #dadstrength #elitefts #1stphorm #train

A video posted by Chase Karnes (@chasekarnes) on Feb 6, 2016 at 10:45am PST

D. GHRs (w/pro light band for added resistance)

3 sets of 8