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Ego & impatience–the enemies of progress in training

No one gets incredibly strong in a short period of time. Though the current culture thinks it should be otherwise, people actually have to do the hard work on a consistent basis for a  long time to develop that kind of strength. You are not entitled to strength, you have to earn it one day at a time,Continue reading “Ego & impatience–the enemies of progress in training”

Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 7

general warm up (10 minutes) rotation push ups x 20 reps kettlebell suitcase swings x 30 reps Adex mace 360’s x 40 reps jumping jacks x 50 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) push press set up and light reps push press test (based on each person’s training journal) Note–No conditioning or accessory work

Deadlifts for hurricane recovery & rebuilding

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, & Maria left paths of death and destruction. Numerous lives were lost and building/homes destroyed. We pray for those who lost loved ones in these storms. Now we are helping people rebuild by supporting a long-term recovery and rebuilding team. You can read about them here Our athletes are taking pledges based on theContinue reading “Deadlifts for hurricane recovery & rebuilding”

Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests 5 & 6

general warm up (10 minutes) Sanddune power walks x 100 reps resistance band pull a parts x 100 reps disclocates x 10 reps Adex mace BTN stretch x 60 seconds x 1/1 recline bar rows x 15 reps Zercher sandbag squats x 15 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) back squats set up and light repsContinue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests 5 & 6”

Convenience is the killer

Americans are notorious for packing their schedules too full, but they are not alone. Convenience beckons them with fast food instead of real food, energy drinks instead of sleep, texting instead of talking to people face to face,  and fat loss gimmicks instead of effective fitness training. Soon or later convenience will cost them dearly. The mindsetContinue reading “Convenience is the killer”