Quarterly strength & work capacity tests will start early

Due to so many people heading out of town in July, our tests will start next Monday, June 17. There will be ten difficult tests spread out over two weeks. Psyched to see how well everyone has progressed!

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #419

general warm up (10 minutes) resistance band pause face pulls x 20 reps dumbbell star complex x 1 barbarian split squats x 12/12 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) bench press x 2 reps x 8 sets conditioning/accessory work (1 round) Tri-set Tricep complex xContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #419”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #418

general warm up (10 minutes) 2 hand side swings x 30 reps (with Adex club) mountain climbers x 100 reps dumbbell high pulls x 10/10 reps Sanddune jumps x 15 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) trap bar deadlifts set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) trap bar deadlifts x 3 rest pause setsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #418”

So long to our Iron Brother, Matt

Matt (left) came to the Cave about 3 years ago. He walked in the door strong and fit already. Though being seriously wounded in combat,  his unit, the 82nd Airborne, would be  proud to see what he has accomplished here at the Cave. Matt’s enthusiasm, strength, power, and humor all added much to all ofContinue reading “So long to our Iron Brother, Matt”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #417

general warm up (10 minutes) weight plate orbits x 25 reps recline rope climbs x 5 Sanddune power steps x 100 reps rotation push ups x 20 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) strict barbell press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) strict barbell press x 4 reps x 6 sets conditioning/accessory workContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #417”

Get on the list for the VST Games

The inaugural Vintage Strength Games are coming! This will be an epic steel mace and club competition. Get on the waiting list today! Vintage Strength Games in Manassas Virginia on August 17, 2019 at The Shop Gym Starting. Competition begins at 12 noon 9311 Wellington RD, Manassas, VA Register at VintageStrengthTraining.com/Competition

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #416

general warm up (10 minutes) clock push ups x twice around the clock alternating kettlebell swings x 30 reps leg lifts x 20 reps “palms up” pull a parts x 40 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) strict weighted pull ups set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) strict weighted pull ups x 2Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #416”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #415

general warm up (10 minutes) inch worms x 50 feet misery crawls x 50 feet dumbbell push press x 10/10 reps Battling Ropes roll overs x 25 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) forward sled pulls set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) forward sled pulls x 100 feet x 4 rounds conditioning/accessory workContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #415”