Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) Americanas x 50 reps resistance band slow pull a parts x 50 reps Adex mace barbarian squats x 25 reps pushups x 25 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) reverse band bench press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) reverse band bench press x 3/3/3/3/3/3 reps conditioning/accessory work (3Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Black (& Blue) Friday: no sales, no deals, just more hard training

When I was growing up a “black & blue” just meant a bruise. It didn’t have any hidden meanings or subtle agendas; it was just a common phrase. Sometimes when doing hard work or training you get bruised up (like catching your finger between two 45lb plates or dropping one on your foot) You won’tContinue reading “Black (& Blue) Friday: no sales, no deals, just more hard training”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) push ups x 20 reps medicine ball chest passes x 10 reps Adex mace barbarian split squats x 10/10 reps resistance band archer pulls x 25/25 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) sled push/famers walk set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) sled push x 50 feet + farmersContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) mountain climbers x 100 reps kettlebell suitcase swings x 30 reps resistance band Sumo deadlifts x 15 reps push ups x 20 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) reverse band deadlifts set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) reverse band deadlifts x 2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 reps conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) resistanceContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Filling the gaps in strength training

At the Cave, we believe in being strong in every direction. If training only involves linear movements, there are gaps. Mace and club training fill in those gaps. We still  squat, bench press, deadlift, snatch & clean on a regular basis plus do odd object training. NO GAPS=NO WEAKNESS

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) resistance band pull aparts x 75 reps rotation push ups x 20 reps Adex club long cycle swipes x 30 reps rear walking lunges x 100 feet specific warm up (10 minutes) board press set up and light reps strength (4 rounds) board press x 3 reps at each boardContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) kettlebell figure 8’s x 40 reps clock push ups x twice around the clock dumbbell hang power snatch x 10/10 reps Sanddune power steps x 100 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) Strongman complex set up and practice strength (4 rounds) Strongman complex>>one round = double tire flip & rear tireContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) weight plate orbits x 20 reps strict weight plate front raises x 15 reps kettlebell suitcase swings x 30 reps resistance band pull aparts x 100 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) Pendlay rows set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) Pendlay rows x 8/8/8/8 reps conditioning/accessory work (1Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)

general warm up (10 minutes) resistance band archer pulls x 25/25 reps Adex club 2 hand front swings x 25 reps Sanddune power steps x 100 reps side shuffles x 200 feet resistance band suitcase deadlifts x 20 reps specific warm up (10 minutes) tap bar deadlifts set up and light reps strength (20 minutes)Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”