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Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #798-quarterly strength & work capacity tests #3 & #4

General warm up (10 minutes)Americanas x 50 repsSanddune push ups x 15 repswindshield wipers x 20 repsjumping jacks x 50 repsspecific warm up (5 minutes)Adex club long cycle testrest as neededspecific warm up (5 minutes)pull up test**Note: no conditioning/accessory work during tests**

“It’s time to hit the ground running” or so they say

Tomorrow’s Monday and we have all heard the old expression,”It’s time to hit the ground running”, many times before. I know that it is about mindset and getting a good start on the week is important, but unfocused actvity is pretty pointless. Being busy doesn’t equate to being productive. It’s good to section off yourContinue reading ““It’s time to hit the ground running” or so they say”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #797-quarterly strength & work capacity tests #1 & #2

General warm up (10 minutes)resistance band pull a parts x 100 repsSanddune power steps x 100 repsAdex club barbarian pull overs x 25 repsSanddune push ups x 15 repsspecific warm up (5 minutes)bench press testrest as neededspecific warm up (5 minutes)deadlift tests**Note: no conditioning/accessory work during tests**

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #796

general warmup (15 minutes) clock pushups x once around the clock pause supermans x 12 reps side planks x 30 seconds each side medicine ball chest passes x 15 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) weighted pullups set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) weighted pullups x 3 reps x 8 sets conditioning/accessory work (2Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #796”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #795

general warmup (15 minutes) rear bear crawls x 50 feet bear crawls x 50 feet chimp walks x 100 feet 45 to 90 degree leg lifts x 20 reps diagonal pull a parts x 30/30 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) dips (on the dip stands) set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) weighted dipsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #795”

The Humbler

Stones, kegs, and many other Strongman implements will challenge you and get you stronger. One of our favorites is the 200lb Iron Mind sandbag aka The Humbler Granted 200lb is not a lot on a barbell, but a 200lb sandbag is a monster to handle. We’ve taken this beast in steps 1-gravity breakers=just lift itContinue reading “The Humbler”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #794

general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band pull a parts x 100 reps resistance band suitcase deadlifts** x 20 reps **Note: put the band under a 45lb plate kettlebell figure 8’s to hold x 20 reps Sanddune jumps x 10 reps flutter kicks x 150 reps Burgener drills specific warmup (5 minutes) squat cleans set upContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #794”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #793

general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band vertical pull a parts x 30 reps plank walk ups x 20 reps 45 to 90 degree leg lifts x 20 reps side shuffles x 200 feet specific warmup (5 minutes) gallows pull ups challenge practice strength (20 minutes) gallows pullup challenge=max reps of strict pullups/chinups Note: each setContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #793”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #792

general warmup (15 minutes) rotation pushups x 20 reps Zercher sandbag split squats x 12/12 reps traveling broad jumps x 100 feet resistance band diagonal pull a parts x 25/25 reps dumbbell hang power snatches x 10/10 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) sled push set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) heavy sled pushContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #792”