Strongman Exercises


Where I get Strongman Equipment

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

One of the questions that I get most from athletes, parents and coaches is…
Where the hell do I find a 500 pound tractor tire? (or variations there of)
So, today I am going to tell you exactly where I get all of the Strongman equipment that I use to train my athletes.
As a bonus with your [...]

Power Cleans vs. Strongman For Football

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

If you think that Olympic lifting and power cleans are the only way to get athletes faster and more explosive, then you haven’t looked outside the box.
Consider that a power clean is basically a “loaded jump”, your moving massive amounts of weight with an explosive triple extension.
Well, here are a list of other exercises performed [...]

4 best exercises for full body conditioning

Monday, September 29th, 2008

I’m laughing my butt off right now!! I’m loving the suggestions for my new name, some of you guys are super funny and creative.
Thanks again for all the feedback. My mind is still not made up but I think we’re getting closer, I’ll keep you posted!!
Watch this great video below featureing 2 college football [...]

Road To Pro Strongman 1

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Currently, I am not in the position that I would like to be but I am still in the running.  I can still walk away from this weekend as a Pro Strongman. 

 
Tomorrow’s a new day and I’ll have to cultivate a NEW attitude!!! - I still wanna WIN BAD.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s events and the outcome. 
Keep [...]

Here’s what you were missing…

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

If you think that you need a fancy gym with tons of expensive equipment to get Super Strong and Fast for Football - you haven’t been paying attention!
You see, I train football players in my warehouse gym with nothing more than a few barbells and some homemade equipment.
Below you will find a video of Hunter [...]

Strongman, Speed & Strength Answers

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Here is a great question that I received from Sgt. Bryan Hughes. By the way, Bryan is a Marine stationed in Iraq.
I would like to extend my gratitude to him and all of the troops risking their lives overseas. Whether or not you believe in the validity of the war is irrelevant in [...]

Keg Carrying: Strongman Exercises

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

I love this strongman exercise for a number of reasons. First, keg carries train the upper back and hamstrings like nothing else. It’s a truly functional exercise, not the “ball and band” BS that you find in those crossover physical therapy clinics falsely titled “Sports Performance Centers”.
Next, this is anaerobic, cardio-pulminary conditioning at [...]

Tire Flip: Strongman Exercise

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Another classic Strongman Exercise and event, tire flipping, is a great exercise for building the essential “Triple Extension” and explosive capacity so coveted by athletes and strength coaches worldwide. Not only will this exercise make your body as strong as Milo’s but it has the incredible capacity to build mental toughness in it’s participant. [...]

Stones and Kegs Loading: Strongman Exercises

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Stone loading is a classic strongman exercise. There is nothing more RAW and Primal than picking up a heavy stone. In this video I am completing a “Medley” of strongman stones and kegs onto a 48″ platform.
Technique: Just pick it up! Seriously, some pointers for lifting stones are: make sure you [...]