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 19, 2016
Rolling/Mobility
Planks
4x30 seconds
Axle Push Press
135, 1x5
145, 2x5
155, 1x5
160, 1x5
I continue to work on the rack position and stretching out my shoulders and forearms. Little by little there is improvement and increased mobility here.
Grippers
COC Trainer - 3x10
COC 1 - 1x6
COC 2.5
1x2
3x1
DO Axle Rack Pulls
225, 1x3
245, 1x1
255, 1x1
265, 1x1
Circus DB
Still trying to figure out the technique here. Just messing around and picked this event up later in the week with Matt's assistance.
Banded Lat Pull Downs
3x10
Face Pulls
3x10
DB Presses
25, 3x10
No rhyme or reason why I added DO Axle work in other than a quick check in. Gripper work is going SUPER well and my approach continues to be to train it by feel.