competition prep – CULT-OF-IRON

BUILDING YOUR BASE

In the world of training there are a lot of acronyms but GPP is at the base of every single one. General Physical Preparedness, or GPP for short, in a nutshell is training the ability to train in the conjugate method. Think for a moment about the first day you startedContinue reading “BUILDING YOUR BASE”

EQUIPPED FOR THE TOTAL

While I consider myself a Strongman Athlete, I do dabble in the world of powerlifting. Coming from a strongman background it should come as no surprise that my dabbling comes in the form of equipped powerlifting. Specifically the single ply category. For the uninitiated the sport of powerlifting consists ofContinue reading “EQUIPPED FOR THE TOTAL”

CERBERUS FIGURE EIGHT STRAPS

Competing in the sport of strongman means deadlifting. Deadlifting means strength from top to bottom, but the first limiting factor for many is their grip on the bar. There are a variety of options for how to hold your hands on the bar. Hook grip, false grip, overhand grip each have advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading “CERBERUS FIGURE EIGHT STRAPS”

CHOOSING YOUR FIRST STRONGMAN COMPETITION

While I entered the sport of strongman later in life than most, it has been an undeniable change in my entire life. Everything from the way I train to the foods I eat and the people I spend my time around have been affected by the sport. Instead of making excuses for why IContinue reading “CHOOSING YOUR FIRST STRONGMAN COMPETITION”