first strongman competition video

First strongman comp write up.

I competed in my first strongman competition Saturday July 20^th, and it was both a humbling, and fun experience. I've been training for powerlifting for like 3-4 years now, and competing almost 2, so with that in mind, I usually train to excel at one rep and strongman really tested my conditioning, and muscular endurance. It was an amazing experience there was so much camaraderie amongst the athletes, and the fans. Without Jeff Pearson, and Shawn Doyle in particular I never would've done half as good as I did. They helped keep me calm, and let me use their gear that I didn't have. All the other competitors were quick with a pat on the back after each event. We all cheered on each other regardless if they were our closest competition or not it was amazing to watch complete strangers cheer me on like we had been friends for years. The events were an 850 tire flip for about 25 yards, 275 axle clean and press for reps in 60 seconds, Conan’s wheel that was around 500lbs, 600 deadlift for reps in 60 seconds, and the atlas stones.

                First event was the tire flip, and it kicked my ass. After my right lat, and my biceps were twinging this made me scared of a pull going into the axle which should have been one of my better events based on my training. I set up, and got the command, and I kept deadlifting into my belt rather than on it. I managed one rep, and the press was way easy. After that I pretty much had no confidence going into the Conan’s wheel. I went out and set up, and after the command I tried to pick it up, and couldn't. I tried one more time, and got it up, but too low on my chest, so as it ate up my arms, and was slipping down my arms gave out, and I only got a quarter turn. Luckily the next event was the deadlift which is my best lift, so I thought I could make up some points there. I warmed up, and went out, and pr’d with 5 reps, and attempted a 6^th, but no luck. Atlas stones were next, and the final event. I had no idea how to pick up a heavy stone, or anything about tacky, but the guys gave me some tacky to use, and I went out, and loaded the 270, and 300lb stones like they were toys, and attempted the 330, but couldn't quite get it, and after two failed attempts I was ready to call it quits, but Zack McCarley was my judge on the event, and he was in my ear telling me to try again, so I tried again, and again, and again, but no luck. Overall I finished in 6^th out of 8, and the top 4 were already qualified for nationals from other comps, so I felt better about my placing after learning that. 

               The entire experience was amazing, and I am more motivated than ever to get stronger now. John “Sarge” Allen ran a great, fast paced show, and the judges Zack McCarley, and Breck Gault were great judges. All the competitors are probably the biggest reason I want to continue in this sport now. I want to be a part of the world of strongman. If any other newer powerlifters are considering strongman my advice is, stop considering, and do it. If anyone reading ever has any questions about strongman, or powerlifting, or whatever just ask.

http://www.strengthcrew.com/posts/read_post/108

Training 7/9-7/16

[B][U]Deadlifts[/U][/B]
Warm up

Snatch
45x5-95x3-135x3

Speed
135x3-225x2-315x2-405x2-495x2x2x2x2

Max
545x1-585x1-600x4!

Front squat
135x10-225x10-315x5

[B][U]Axle cleans[/U][/B]
Warm up

Form work
65x5cleans+5 presses-115x3-135x3-155x3-205x2x2x2x2

Max
225x2-245x1-275x3!

Floor Press
225x10-275x10x9

[B][U]Rep Deadlifts[/U][/B]
warm up

Snatch
45x5-95x3-135x3

Deads
135x5-225x3-315x5-405x5-495x5x5x5x5x5x5

Messed around with axle clean form, and a couple of sets of pause rep deadlifts. Trying to take it easy now since I’m 6 days out from my strongman debut. 

[B][U]Rep overhead[/U][/B]
Warm up

Strict press
45x10-95x5-115x5-135x3-155x3-185x5

Push press
205x5x5x5x5x5-225x5x5
all superset with pull-ups

Training 6/28-7/6

Deadlifts

Warm up

Snatch
45x5-95x3-135x3

Speed
135x2-225x2-315x2-405x2- 495x2x2x2x2

Max
545x2-585x2-635x2

Ghr
Bwx25x25-added mini bandx15-20 lost count, but triple paused last 5

Sumo deadlift
405x2-315x3x2x2x2

Snatch grip dead
315x2x2

Empty trap frame w/fat handlesx35 just to finish my grip off

Overhead Press

Warm up

Strict press
45x5-95x5-135x2-155x2-185x2

Push press
205x2x2x2x2-225x2-245x2-275x2-285x2!-225x2-135 klokovx5

Floor press
225x10-275x10x10x9

Arms superset
Cable extension/db curl
150x40/55x15-150x40/65x10- 150x35/75x10-150x35/85x6

Inverted row
3 sets of 25 at bodyweight.

Volume Squats

Warm up

Squat
45x10-95x10-135x10-185x10- 225x10-315x10-365x5x5x5x5- 405x4x4x4x2 done son

Ghrs
Bwx25 add mini bandx15w/5 of them triple paused- 10w/mini+5 without-bwx10

Hack squats
180x10x10x10

Standing abs
100x15-150x10-130x15

Volume Press

Warm up

Strict press
45x5-95x5-115x5-135x5-185x5-205x5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5x5
Superset with pull ups

Standing lockout work
205x5x5x5x5x5

Sledgehammer smashes
4 sets of 20 alternating lead hand

Events

Axle clean and press
65x5-115x3-135x2-155x2-175x2-205x2-225x1-245x1-275x1

Zercher holds
275x30 seconds-295x30-405x20

Deadlifts
135x3-225x2-315x2-405x2-495x1