new plan!

[1705total]

As most of you know, I'm trying to lose some weight for helath reasons. Well I'm inspired after seeing the Masters, so I have a new plan.
I'll be training for the PA strongest man contest on October 1. Now to do this show I still need to drop some weight. I would like to get down to 250lbs. Which is a drop of about 40lbs. I also have to really improve my endurance since the events will not just require strength but speed and power. I'll need to restructure my routine to make the most of it.

Then if all goes well, and I feel I can pull it off, I'll start preparing for the Pittsburgh bodybuilding championships in May of 2006.

Here are the strong man events
I'll be in the novice class
Log Press for reps (210lbs)
Farmers walk (210lbs)
Tire flip (700 lbs)
Keg lift (5 kegs 170lbs each)
Dedlift for reps (410lbs)

I'll structure my workouts as follows

Day 1 pushing day
Bench press. 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
Standing press 4 sets (3 heavy 1 light explosive)
Incline press 4 sets all heavy
dumbell presses 3 sets heavy
should dumbell presses 3 sets heavy
close grip presses 2 heavy sets

Day 2 pulling
deadlifts 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
Cleans 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
dumbell cleans 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
farmers walk training
wide grip upright rows 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)

day 3 squatting
squats 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
front squats 4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
dumbell squats (to help with carrying events)
4 sets (3 heavy, 1 light and explosive)
leg curls

I'll follow a high protein diet (shooting for 400 grams a day) low carbs, and low to moderate fats.
I'll throw in a high carb day once a week.

Cardio will continue, since most of the events are timed I'll need to greatly improve my endurance.

I'll trhow in sprints at least 3-4 a week.

Well what do you guys think?

[hossjob]

I think you're ready to rock Hahaha, RIGHT behind you 1400! It's awesome to see the desire and drive needed to do well. October is coming faster than you think so get to work! I know you will. You've obviously got this well thought out and planned!

BEST OF LUCK!

[1705total]

thanks

[youngblood]

Best of luck to ya's 1400. I can't say I'm familiar at all with prepping for a Strongman competition.
Just like that job of yours, go grab 'em by the tail and show 'em who's the boss!!!

[1705total]

What I'm trying to do is to get use to the heavy weights, but by adding a light set and conducting it similiar to the way Louie simmons trains powerlifters, I hope to improve the "explosiveness". Also I must train on my endurance. In the keg race I'll be running with 170lbs kegs. What do you think will fail first?
Also the farmers walk will drain me, I'm sure.

I've never done strong man before but I have done Heavy Athletics highland games. The differance is technique in heavy ahtletics.

The goal will force me train hard and consistantly.

[1705total]

Here is a pic of a hammer toss, (not me pictured). You swing the hammer in a cirlce and toss it over your left shoulder. The hammer weighs 26lbs, and a good toss is over 90'.

[PassionateBB]

From what I've seen knowing Jill Mills, besides the gym training you need to train using those actual pieces of equipment. In Texas there is a group of strongmen/women who train outside with tires and cars and God knows what else, whatever they use to train for those lifts. Here in Northern Calif. there is a chapter of strongmen/women who have regular training sessions outdoors using the same equipment as in the events. See if there are any folks in your area you can practice with. Even if it's a different organization from the one you're doing. It can't hurt.

Isn't it great to have a goal again? Geez, that's what I need. My training and life gets out of focus if I am not shooting for something!

Are you gonna wear anything under the kilt?

[1705total]

A true scott doesn't!
(I'm not a true scott though)

[1705total]

here is a some pics from the strong man website

[Intensity]

Great news Steve! The intense desire of competing and pushing our limits enh? I agree with PBB, setting a precise goal is so challenging… it drives ourself!

PS: After this competion, maybe you'll have to change your user name for 1500 or 1600? ;D

Good luck, i'm behind you!

Mo

[RUBICON19]

I am fascinated with strong man type training. I am looking into as we speak. There is a gym near me dedicated to it. I am going to check it out ASAP