I was talking with one of my more dedicated athletes this morning about the way people look at working out, aging, and attitudes they have. Since I first started training people over 50 years I have seen a few things that never seem to change. The same patterns are repeated over and over again, onlyContinue reading “EXCUSE MAKER OR EXCUSE BREAKER?”
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Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #628
general warmup (15 minutes) clock pushups x twice around the clock 45 to 90 degree leg lifts x 20 reps pause supermans x 15 reps rear bear crawls x 100 feet 1 legged hops x 100 feet specific warmup (5 minutes) banded kettlebell bench press set up and light practcice strength (20 minutes) banded kettlebellContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #628”
2021 IS HERE SO GET READY TO CRUSH YOUR GOALS
I am so psyched about all that is about to break loose at the Cave in January! First thing is our new Silver Strong 12 week program. This is for everyone 40 and over who wants to get in great shape in the New Year. Here’s the details Next is our Iron Brotherhood Mens StrengthContinue reading “2021 IS HERE SO GET READY TO CRUSH YOUR GOALS”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #626
NOTE: Those who missed the lightened bench press training last week will do it Monday general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band vertical pull a parts x 35 reps resistance 1 hand pause face pulls x 10/10 reps resistance band suitcase deadlifts x 20 reps Sanddune jumps x 10 reps Burgener drill specific warmup (5 minutes)Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #626”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #622
general warmup (15 minutes) mountain climbers x 100 reps side shuffles x 200 feet Power Wheel rollouts x 12 reps barbarian split squats x 10/10 reps Grinder Kord reverse flys x 15 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) lateral sled pulls set up and light practice strength (6 rounds) lateral sled pulls x 100 feet conditioning/accessoryContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #622”
Cave Strong-Black & Blue Friday (TOD) #616
general warmup (15 minutes) barbarian knee walkups x 15 reps battering rams x 15/15 reps clock pushups x once around the clock dumbbell push press x 10/10 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) stone carry & log lift set up and light practice strength (4 rounds) one round=stone carry x 100 feet + log overhead liftContinue reading “Cave Strong-Black & Blue Friday (TOD) #616”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #615
general warmup (15 minutes) rear bear crawls x 100 feet Power Wheel rollouts x 12 reps long cycles x 35 reps Sanddune jumps x 10 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) bench press x 7 reps x 4 sets conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) dumbbell pullovers x10Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #615”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #612
general warmup (15 minutes) bear crawls x 100 feet windshield wipers x 20 reps alternating split squats x 20 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) set up and light practice strength (5 super sets) 1 super set = push ups x 10 reps + recline rows x 10 reps conditioning/accessorywork (1 round) squats x 20 repsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #612”
Are gyms being shut down again?
Nobody saw it coming the first time. The shutdown order went into effect really fast. Since we had dedicated people and the right kind of equipment we moved outdoors and kept on training. We only missed one class during the entire shutdown and that was due to rain. I laid out our strategy and thankContinue reading “Are gyms being shut down again?”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #611
general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band suitcase deadlifts x 20 reps Note: put resistance band under a 45lb bumper plate and stand on top for this exercise Bulgarian bag wood choppers x 15/15 reps situps x 25 reps Diamond pushups x 15 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) grappler twists set up and light practice strengthContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #611”
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