I am thrilled to be back to training strongman and finding my passion to train once again. My return to strongman isn't just about getting back into event training. It's also my return to dropping weight, becoming athletic once again, maintaining solid nutrition AND figuring out how to incorporate and maintain grip training in the mix. In the past that has not been possible and I generally go out in a big ball of flames. This time I'm optimistic.
A perfect storm is brewing and many different components of who I am as an athlete are changing and improving. Part of this process is reflecting on where I have been in order to catch you all up while continuing the inner strength to rebuild and compete at my best.
You can catch up on the three installments of how I got to where I am.
Rebuilding: The Fat Doctor & Inevitable Decline
From 4/25
Rolling
Warm Up
Stir The Pot - 3x8
Front Squat
bar, 3x5
135, 1x3
185, 1x3
185, 1x5
185, 1x3
Pin Squats
285, 2x3
285, 1x5
Grippers
COC T - 1x5
COC 1 - 1x5
COC 2 - 1x5
COC 2.5
1x1
2x1 with assist
The important thing to note here is how much more consistently I am closing the 2.5 each week. That is continued progress!
From 4/26 - Press/Bench
Rolling
Mobility
Renegade Rows - 3x8
10" Log
80, 3x6
130, 1x3
150, 1x3
165, 1x1 Bottomed out and couldn't hit my target numbers. Not so good for the mind.
Close Grip
165, 2x3
165, 1x6 Mattie came to spot for me. Funny how just having someone there makes all the difference in the world with the comfort level of pushing things a little harder.