Strongman Training

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 09:05:38 AM

I am training once again for another strongman competition and always enjoy having people train with me. I have a wild assortment of implements for training and will be training (with the implements like tires, kegs, sand bags, logs, drag sleds, etc.) during the week on a limited basis and definitely one day per weekend.

If anyone wants to give it a try I am glad to help you out and introduce you to it. I train with two other strength athletes who always appreciate other interested peoples' participation.

bigscrub79 · March 16, 2007, 09:28:14 AM

Once I get back into the gym for a bit I will hit you up on that offer. Just to see how I could do.

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 09:34:03 AM

I'd love to have you and your brother come down one weekend. We could work out and ride.Make a full day of it. Matt Watson and I built a really nice XC track on 50 acres of my Dad's place. We've got some nice little hill climbs, lots of jumps, obstacles, mud, spears, thorns and spider monkeys. We call it Matt's top secret test track. Matt and I are riding on Sunday as a matter of fact. Just come on down.

Joedirt · March 16, 2007, 09:38:15 AM

I am 4 foot tall and 90 lbs.....can I make it?

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 09:42:51 AM

Hell yeah! We can use you as a weight to toss over walls.

shirah86 · March 16, 2007, 09:51:55 AM

anoriginal how tall are u and how much u weigh

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 09:57:01 AM

6'3", 326

shirah86 · March 16, 2007, 09:58:31 AM

im 6'2 almost 6'3 210 ,how much do yall usually lift

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 10:10:37 AM

Depends on my training schedule. I've been back in the gym lifting heavy for about three months now and working my cardio back. I've dropped about 25 pounds of fat already and will likely compete at 315 lbs. As far as how much I lift, it varies. As a for instance, on Monday I squatted heavy for the first time in a while and did 500lbs 5 times, no wraps or spotter, full squats, not that hack squat crap.

I do a lot of dead lifting, cleans, hang cleans, snatches, overhead press work, tons of squats, rows....big lifts on the big muscles. You're welcome to come workout with us any time you'd like. We'd love to have you and we usually have a great time.

shirah86 · March 16, 2007, 10:17:28 AM

yeah bro i can squat some good weight im trying to get my little bro (6'4 340) invloved in stuff like that hes strong as an ox

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 10:27:12 AM

Sounds like you're both blessed with the genetics. I train with another friend in Tampa from time to time. He's got a full olympic platform at his home along with all the stones, sled drags, big tires, buffalo bars, 2" bars, kettle bells, etc. Maybe you and your brother would like to meet in Tampa sometime?

When we train at my place we usually finish off the day in the pool followed by steaks and drinks and a long BS session. Always a great time and we'd be more than happy to have you and your brother attend. I'll figure what weekends would be good and send you a PM so that you can let me know what works for you.

shirah86 · March 16, 2007, 10:32:03 AM

yeah bro ill let you know, ive got a friend youve got to see hes in college playing ball right now but he is 6'5 315 , but yeah man ill let yah know

trx#9 · March 16, 2007, 10:42:28 AM

You can pull my quad around the track for me. Considering how much it breaks down on me.

That would be good on the legs.

SomBch · March 16, 2007, 11:05:13 AM

I dont think people realize how hard you have to work to strength train. I used to train with a couple guys who where body builders ,they trained to compete in shows. Not quite the same routine I was used to . Way to many reps w/ lighter weight then I like. But, they actually got less injuries then I did because of it. Maybe Ill see you on ESPN someday!!

shirah86 · March 16, 2007, 11:20:22 AM

i got to meet dexter jackson last year and that sucker is huge

Anoriginal · March 16, 2007, 11:29:39 AM

Quote from: trx#9 on March 16, 2007, 10:42:28 AM
You can pull my quad around the track for me. Considering how much it breaks down on me. That would be good on the legs.

That would hurt!

Quote from: SomBch on March 16, 2007, 11:05:13 AM
I dont think people realize how hard you have to work to strength train. I used to train with a couple guys who where body builders ,they trained to compete in shows. Not quite the same routine I was used to . Way to many reps w/ lighter weight then I like. But, they actually got less injuries then I did because of it. Maybe Ill see you on ESPN someday!!

Strength training is a whole different ball game than body building. Big strict lifts with lots of weight. Also, implement training is an entirely different thing all together. It's not for everyone.
I was actually on ESPN one time for about 3 seconds.

Busta Nutt · March 16, 2007, 07:55:33 PM

I'll work out with you

dynodon · March 16, 2007, 07:58:38 PM

I think I am too small to play those kind of games . Just kiddin, sounds like it would be a great time !!!!! Good luck Matt

Chillinthemost · March 16, 2007, 08:32:49 PM

Pic of Anoriginal after one of his squat sessions.

dynodon · March 16, 2007, 08:41:19 PM

EEEEWWWWWWWWWW, Now we didnt need that much info Chillin

FishaHallic · March 16, 2007, 09:08:54 PM

Quote from: Anoriginal on March 16, 2007, 10:10:37 AM
Depends on my training schedule. I've been back in the gym lifting heavy for about three months now and working my cardio back. I've dropped about 25 pounds of fat already and will likely compete at 315 lbs. As far as how much I lift, it varies. As a for instance, on Monday I squatted heavy for the first time in a while and did 500lbs 5 times, no wraps or spotter, full squats, not that hack squat crap.

I do a lot of dead lifting, cleans, hang cleans, snatches, overhead press work, tons of squats, rows....big lifts on the big muscles. You're welcome to come workout with us any time you'd like. We'd love to have you and we usually have a great time.

That would explain your "Rage issues" :N.

Da_Mtg_Man · March 16, 2007, 09:32:03 PM

Quote from: Joedirt on March 16, 2007, 09:38:15 AM
I am 4 foot tall and 90 lbs.....can I make it?

On the left side of your ass you're 90lbs.

Mudneck · March 16, 2007, 10:16:36 PM

Quote from: Joedirt on March 16, 2007, 09:38:15 AM
I am 4 foot tall and 90 lbs.....can I make it?

Ahem 4' & 290......

Dwarf tossing

Joedirt · March 17, 2007, 09:46:45 AM

Wacky and Maytag are jealous....

Mudneck · March 17, 2007, 09:51:17 AM

JD you starting to carry around couple green 40's to work your way up to the leprechauns later?

Anoriginal · March 19, 2007, 08:32:50 AM

That picture was taken after I ate some kind of salsa Chillin gave me. It was in a Mason jar and had some kind of fuzzy stuff growing on it. It was great; however, the after effects were palateable.

Rage issues? Just because I get angry sometimes and punch holes in Chillin's doll house, kill dogs with my feet and steal candy from babies doesn't mean I have rage issues.

Seriously though, we're working out this coming weekend with the implements. Let me know if anyone wants to participate.

greenmachine · March 19, 2007, 12:26:25 PM

I will workout with you guys if my son & I can ride the track.

I will also bring the beverages or the steaks.

Anoriginal · March 20, 2007, 08:20:14 AM

I'll let you (and everyone else who's interested) know what day later in the week. Should be fun.

GENERAL-Z · March 20, 2007, 03:37:46 PM

how the training going