What is this program all about?
This program is for those looking to gain strength in the basic barbell movements (squat, deadlift, and presses) plus so much more. The strongman program incorporates tires, sleds, stones, carrying implements and many other modalities into its training as it is designed to prepare the trainee to be able to compete in a strongman competition. Even if you are not interested in competing, it does not matter, as the real benefit to the strongman program is the variety of strength tools used. We refer to strongman as the CrossFit of the strength sports, so many modalities can be tested, and variety is key to having a solid base of foundation for this sport.
Coached classes “implement/event days” are Saturdays @ 10:30am-12:00pm.
The weekly program is overseen by a coaches at 11:30am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-8:00pm, but the gym is open to train at all hours with coach approval.
MON June 30/14
WARM-UP
Warm-up – Sled circuit – pull sled one width or length of gym in circuit of; forward pull, row, press, backward) – rest briefly – repeat AMRAP to warm-up
WOD
A. Front squats build max effort single
B. Loading races – Sandbags, kegs, and stones. 6 implements of increasing loads. 2 warm-up runs + 1 full speed run.
C. Keg Toss – go behind STAR EGG and practice empty keg toss for height and distance (20 throws or so) use dirt and grass as landing pad – do not hit anything.
D1. Incline axle bench press 3×10 – moderate loads
D2. AB wheel 3×10 roll-outs (at proper regression
TUES July 01/14
GYM CLOSED for CANADA DAY
WED July 02/14
REST DAY
THURS July 03/14
WARM-UP
Warm-up – Sled circuit – pull sled one width or length of gym in circuit of; forward pull, row, press, backward) – rest briefly – repeat AMRAP to warm-up
WOD
A. Log clean and press (jerk) – build to max effort
B1. Incline axle bench press 3×5 – if you got 15 reps last week add 5%
B2. Pull-ups pronated with fat grips 3×6-10
C. Arm over arm – build to heavy set (45sec)
FRI July 04/14
REST DAY
SAT July 05/14
WARM-UP
Warm-up – Sled circuit – pull sled one width or length of gym in circuit of; forward pull, row, press, backward) – rest briefly – repeat AMRAP to warm-up
WOD
A. Car deadlift – build to a heavy set of 3
B. Farmers/yoke/farmers medley – light Farmers walk one gym length, heavy yoke one gym length, heavy farmers one gym length – build to a heavy final set with 2-3 warm-up runs
C. Keg toss behind star egg – 3-5 set for 5-6 throws for heights
**Don’t tire yourselves out too much as tonight is CLaire and Chad’s Gym Wedding party time – be at the gym at 8:30pm to get the festivities started.
SUN July 06/14
REST DAY
