Always seek out the best instructors

Credible, experienced instructors are like gold. In a world full of self-appointed experts, phony fitness gurus, and Internet cowards with big mouths; it is good to know that there are actually good solid coaches, trainers, & instructors out there too. I learned decades ago, in my early classical martial arts days, that humility and respectContinue reading “Always seek out the best instructors”

Sneak peak at our upcoming tests

On January 1 ,”No Mercy Monday”, we will kick our quarterly strength & work capacity tests into high gear! 100% effort is expected of everyone (of course) Here’s what you have to look forward to starting next week– bench press/deadlift/back squat/push press/squat cleans strict pull ups/dips Adex club long cycle swipes/Adex mace “10-to-2” Tests areContinue reading “Sneak peak at our upcoming tests”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) Sanddune power steps x 100 reps resistance band pause face pulls x 20 reps resistance band Sumo high pulls x 15 reps Adex club front clean & squat x 15 reps tuck jumps x 10 reps Burgener drills specific warm up (5 minutes) squat cleans set up and light practice strengthContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) bear crawls x 100 feet split squat  x 10/10 reps push ups x 20 reps alternating kettlebell swings x 30 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) split jerk set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) split jerk x 2/2/2/2/2/2 reps conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) dumbbell split jerk x 7/7 reps BulgarianContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

What it takes to be Cave Strong

Very few people are accepted into our training program. We do not do any advertising, so “tire-kickers” & “price-checkers” don’t interrupt the  training that our serious members are doing. I am very selective about who I will train., just because you have the money doesn’t mean you are entitled to train here. Not everyone survivesContinue reading “What it takes to be Cave Strong”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) weight plate orbits x 20 reps weight plate front raises x 15 reps Sanddune power steps x 100 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) Burgener drills snatch grip high pull set up and light reps (from blocks**) strength (20 minutes) snatch grip high pull  (from blocks**) x 2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 reps **or bumperContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) resistance band vertical pull a parts x 100 reps resistance band pause face pulls x 20 reps Adex club front cleans x 20 reps Adex mace barbarian walking lunges x 100 feet specific warm up (5 minutes) Burgener drills dip snatch set up and light reps strength (10 minutes) dipContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) Americanas x 50 reps Adex club inside mills x 20/20 reps resistance band Sumo high pulls x 15 reps dislocates x 10 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) Burgener drills squat cleans set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) squat cleans x 3/3/3/2/2/2 reps conditioning/accessory work (1 round) kettlebellContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) resistance band pull a parts x 75 reps resistance band pause face pulls x 20 reps push ups x 20 reps bodyweight squats x 20 reps tuck jumps x 10 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) Burgener drills snatch set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) snatch x 3/3/3/3/3Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) Americanas x 35 reps Adex club inside mills x 15/15 reps Adex club barbarian pull overs x 25 reps tin mans x 100 feet tuck jumps x 10 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) Burgener drills squat cleans set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) squat cleans x 4/4/4/4/4Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”