Category Archives: strength training for women

The Cave is open on Labor Day, we call it Hard-Labor Day

Each year when most people take Labor Day off, we train extra hard. The tradition of having Hard-Labor Day started several years ago, and kind of  “took  root”. Any experienced coach knows that simply driving people to utter exhaustion and having them puke is not the mark of good training. What matters is helping yourContinue reading “The Cave is open on Labor Day, we call it Hard-Labor Day”

Cave Strong–quarterly strength tests start Monday, July 7

This test would normally have been done the last week of June, but some people were away on vacation. Here’s what will be tested for each person (who has been with us for at least three months) for a one rep max: bench press deadlift strongman log “ground-to-overhead” back squat hang power clean note: newContinue reading “Cave Strong–quarterly strength tests start Monday, July 7”

Introductory Powerlifting Class for beginners

Friday night, July 4, at 7PM at the Cave Come learn about this exciting way to get strong from one of the most accomplished coaches anywhere, Dru Patrick! This class will be perfect for gals, so bring a friend! Don’t worry the local fireworks don’t start until 9pm, so you’ll still have time to seeContinue reading “Introductory Powerlifting Class for beginners”

Why many people will not train at the Cave

That’s simple, you have to work very, very hard during our training sessions. We believe that strength drives all human movement and developing strength is our main focus. We believe in lifting heavy weights safely. We  believe that correct technique is the only acceptable technique. We believe that consistency is key to obtaining excellent results.Continue reading “Why many people will not train at the Cave”