How to build HUGE traps like a Strongman
October 12, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Strongman Exercises
Listen to me interview Strongman Carlos Blackman about gaining mass, grip strength and keg exercises for conditioning.
Also, listen up for his secret for building HUGE traps!
CAptains Of Crush – Grip
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Grip
Other Muscles Worked: Forearms
Equipment: Gripper
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Hanging Leg Raise – Ab Exercise
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Abdominal Exercises, Back Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Abs,grip,
Other Muscles Worked: Back,Biceps
Equipment: Pull up bar
Mechanics Type: Isolation
* Grab a bar and just hang, let the momentum disappear and do nothing until your body is still and the legs are straight.
* Flex all your muscles especially your Lats, Abs, and muscles surrounding your elbows.
* Slowly raise your feet up to the bar, remember to keep your legs straight.
* Lower your Legs and Repeat.
* The duration should be slow so as to use no momentum, try 5 – 8 seconds up, 5 – 8 down.
Hex Dumbbell Hold – Grip Exercise
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Bodybuilding Exercises, Dead Lift Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms,grip
Other Muscles Worked: Back,traps, Legs
Equipment: Wrist Roller
Mechanics Type: Compound
PLate Pinch – Grip Exercise
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Bodybuilding Exercises, Power Lifting Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms,grip
Other Muscles Worked: Back,traps, Legs
Equipment: Wrist Roller
Mechanics Type: Compound
Tips: The simplest way to train your pinch grip is to grab two wide-rimmed plates and put them together with the smooth sides facing outward. Now, put your thumb on one side, fingers on the other, and lift! The mark of a man with an excellent pinch grip is to be able to do this feat of strength with two, 45lb wide-rimmed plates. I assure you, it’s much more difficult than it sounds. You can also try this using four, 10lb plates. Just try to hold them as long as possible.
Thick Bar Holds – Grip Exercise
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Bodybuilding Exercises, Power Lifting Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms,grip
Other Muscles Worked: Back,traps, Legs
Equipment: Wrist Roller
Mechanics Type: Compound
Wrist Roller – Grip/Forearm
April 27, 2008 by Elliott
Filed under Back Exercises, Biceps Exercises, Bodybuilding Exercises, Leg Exercises, Power Lifting Exercises, Shoulder Exercises, Strongman Exercise Database
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms,grip
Other Muscles Worked: Back,traps, Legs
Equipment: Wrist Roller
Mechanics Type: Compound
