Note: All testing is individualized working from each athlete’s training journal, in particular their last test scores**. If they have hit the target number of reps on the last ten minute test, they progress to a 3RM test this time. when 3RM approach or exceed previous 1RM, then a new 1RM test is given. generalContinue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity tests for July 13 & 14”
Category Archives: deadlift
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)
general warm up (10 minutes) Adex club barbarian pull overs x 30 reps traveling broad jumps x 100 feet windshield wipers x 20 reps isometric pull x max. effort x 1/1/1 specific warm up (5 minutes) deadlifts set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) deadlifts x 7/7/7/7 reps conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) Romanian deadliftsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)
general warm up (10 minutes) rear bear crawls x 100 feet kettlebell swings x 50 reps Adex mace barbarian squats x 15 reps Adex club inside mills x 15/15 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) deadlift set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) deadlifts x 4/4/4/4/4/4 reps conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) Mississippi shrugs xContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”
Simple basics make you strong
Getting strong from every angle
Life is unpredictable, at best, you never know what you might be facing that day when you get up in the morning. I believe that our training should build a well-rounded readiness for any situation. If someone were to ask how we train at the Cave, for instance, “Do you do Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting?”,Continue reading “Getting strong from every angle”
Recap of Ed Coan’s Powerlifting Seminar on June 4, 2016
The heat index was 112 degrees today in southwest Florida, and nobody cared if there was no air conditioning. We were there to learn from the incredible Ed Coan. Most of the people who came were extremely strong already, but they knew the value of expert coaching, they knew they could get even stronger. IContinue reading “Recap of Ed Coan’s Powerlifting Seminar on June 4, 2016”
Coach Dru Patrick at the Cave: a look back
For about 18 months we had Coach Dru Patrick running the first ever Powerlifting class at our gym. He changed how we approached training in a big way! I owe him a debt of gratitude. Here are a few videos from that time
Why work on grip strength?
Your hands are vital to your everyday life and to your strength training. Never neglect grip training!
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