Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #595

general warm up (15 minutes) weight plate orbits x 20 reps alternating kettlebell swings x 30 reps jumping jacks x 40 reps Sanddune power steps x 50 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) front sled pulls set up and light practice strength (3 rounds) front sled pulls x 200 feet conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) BulgarianContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #595”

“GET COMFORATBLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE”-Zach Even-Esh

I have said many times that the comfort zone is the sewer pit of life. Nothing good happens there. One of the best cures for the comfort zone is joing the military, however, many people will never do that. Only about 1% of our population ever does. That 1% gets the job done! When IContinue reading ““GET COMFORATBLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE”-Zach Even-Esh”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #594

general warm up (15 minutes) medicine ball throw & chase x 10 reps dumbbell high pulls x 12/12 reps Atomic push ups x 10 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) bench press x 4 reps x 6 sets conditioning/accessory work (1 round) Tri-set tricep complexContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #594”

IRON BROTHERHOOD IS THIS SATURDAY AT 4:30PM

This has become quite a tradition here at the Cave. We have been doing this for about 5 years or so and all the guys love it. It is a free event open to all men in our community and teen guys 14 or older. Here we can be men without apology, without political correctness,Continue reading “IRON BROTHERHOOD IS THIS SATURDAY AT 4:30PM”

BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN HUMBLE YOU FAST

We love to lift heavy at the Cave, but that’s only part of what we do. Bodyweight training is an important aspect of our overall strategy. It is vital to be able to control your body. Of course, we always do a good warm, multi-faceted warm up before we start the actual strength training. Here’sContinue reading “BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN HUMBLE YOU FAST”

STRENGTH = SURVIVAL

Soldiers have to carry heavy loads, it’s part of their job. Carrying a lot of equipment is necessary to complete their missions. They have to be strong. Weapons, ammo, water, food, gas mask, and whatever the mission requires will be on their backs. There is no room for weakness of body, mind, or spirit. TheyContinue reading “STRENGTH = SURVIVAL”

Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #591

general warm up (15 minutes) barbarian squat & lunge x 50 feet recline bar row x 12 reps clock push ups x once around the clock sledge hammer strikes x 30 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) wheel barrow pushes/keg squats set up and light practice strength (4 rounds) one round = wheel barrow pushContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #591”