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Training should make you feel healthier, not all beat up

I have learned over the years how important it is to make your training match you. Having used different training systems, I have kept what helped me most and ditched the rest. I decided one day that I don’t want to feel like I got hit by a truck every time I train. Be boldContinue reading “Training should make you feel healthier, not all beat up”

Ego & impatience–the enemies of progress in training

No one gets incredibly strong in a short period of time. Though the current culture thinks it should be otherwise, people actually have to do the hard work on a consistent basis for a  long time to develop that kind of strength. You are not entitled to strength, you have to earn it one day at a time,Continue reading “Ego & impatience–the enemies of progress in training”

Deadlifts for hurricane recovery & rebuilding

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, & Maria left paths of death and destruction. Numerous lives were lost and building/homes destroyed. We pray for those who lost loved ones in these storms. Now we are helping people rebuild by supporting a long-term recovery and rebuilding team. You can read about them here Our athletes are taking pledges based on theContinue reading “Deadlifts for hurricane recovery & rebuilding”

Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 1

general warm up (10 minutes) Sanddune fingertip hand walks x 50 reps resistance band pull a parts x 50 reps resistance band archer pulls x 25/25 reps Adex club pull overs x 25 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice bench press test (based on each person’s training journal)Continue reading “Cave Strong-quarterly strength & work capacity test 1”

How long does it take to get strong?

That will differ for each person as Dr. Fred Hatfield pointed out in his “7 Laws Of Training”, the law of individual differences is listed first. No two people will make exactly the same progress. Here’s one person who got pretty strong in about 5 months, though he was incredibly weak when he started. TheContinue reading “How long does it take to get strong?”

It will be tougher to get accepted into our training program very soon

The Cave is home to “the dedicated, coachable few”. They know that 100% effort is always expected in every training session. I hold my own self, and them to a high standard! Consistency in training is required from everyone. Hit and miss attendance is not tolerated. I screen people hard when they inquire about ourContinue reading “It will be tougher to get accepted into our training program very soon”