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”
Category Archives: strongman
BOOM STICK
Testosterone everyone has it, but gender assigned at birth men have quite a higher level of it in their systems. It is responsible for deeper voices, facial hair, but most importantly to our endeavor, muscle building. Often today a lot of people throw around phrases like ‘too much’ or ‘too little.’ Most often these phrasesContinue reading “BOOM STICK”
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”
BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1
My home gym has gone through several iterations. What started out as a few Five-Below weights in a spare bedroom has grown into hundreds of pounds of plates, barbells, racks, and a mostly dedicated building on our property. Throughout I juggled what equipment I need versus what equipment I simply wanted to have, how muchContinue reading “BUILDING A HOME GYM PART 1”
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”
CLUSTER BOMB
Whether you are a regular on this site or a first timer, chances are you have some interest in weightlifting. It does not take long in reading about weightlifting to learn the importance of adequate nutrition combined with rest and the physical activity of lifting to create the outcomes we all desire. Nutrition is oftenContinue reading “CLUSTER BOMB”
OTOMIX STINGRAY
OTOMIX STINGRAY REVIEW Like a lot of competitive athletes, I am always looking for what can make my performance better. Even the smallest of advantages can make a tremendous difference in strength sports. One place that my coach consistently noted improvement was necessary was my footing position in the deadlift. Countless gym sessions theContinue reading “OTOMIX STINGRAY”
A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT
This equipment review may get sticky! Presenting one of my favorite pieces of Strongman and strength training apparel, the A7 Strongman grip shirt. Available in several different colors, a variety of sizes, and both a male and female cut, this shirt will help you get a grip on your strongman training. My personal gripContinue reading “A7 STRONGMAN SHIRT”
CULT-OF-IRON 