Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #598

general warm up (15 minutes)

push ups x 20 reps

pull a parts x 75 reps

Sanddune power steps x 50 reps

Sanddune jumps x 15 reps

specific warm up (5 minutes)

isometric pulls set up and light practice

strength (5 sets)

max. effort isometric pulls x 3 reps

conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds)

sandbag good mornings x 15 reps

weighted sit ups x 10 reps

Mace Fit is a sponsor of the Tampa Bay Strongman Classic again

We are honored to be a sponsor for the Tampa Bay Strongman Classic 2020 on October 24 in Seminlole, Florida.

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We will be doing the same this year, God willing.

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Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #597

general warm up (15 minutes)

overhead weight plate carry x 100 feet

mountain climbers x 100 reps

sit ups x 25 reps

weight plate wood choppers x 15/15 reps

broad jumps x 100 feet

specific warm up (5 minutes)

trap bar deadlifts set up and light practice

strength (20 minutes)

trap bar deadlifts x 4 reps x 6 sets

conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds)

sandbag good mornings x 15 reps

weighted step ups x 20 reps

resistance band hamstring curls x 30 reps

SCHEDULE CHANGE

The Cave will be closed 9-11-20 (Friday) through 9-15-20 (Tuesday)

Regular schedule resumes on 9-16-20 (Wednesday)

Rest while you can, you’ll need it

One of Arnold’s most quoted movie lines is “I’ll be back!”

Make sure you tell your friends about our free week of trial workouts.

They can call or text me to schedule it at (941)228-8341

The incredible Ed Coan and myself at his Powerlifting seminar in 2016

NEW CLASSES COMING FOR FOLKS 50 AND UP

If you are in your 50’s, 60’s, or more you’ll love this!

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Call or text Frank at (941)228-8341 to schedule your free trial week of workouts.

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Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #596

general warm up (15 minutes)

resistance band diagonal pull a parts x 25/25 reps

resistance band “palms up” pull a parts x 25 reps

kettlebell goblet squats x 20 reps

chimp walks x 100 feet

Sanddune squats x 15 reps

specific warm up (5 minutes)

bench press/barbell rows set up and light practice

strength (4 supersets)

one superset = bench press x 8 reps + barbell row x 8 reps

conditioning/accessory work (3 rounds)

Sanddune push ups x 15 reps

Grinder Kord reverse flys x 15 reps

weight stack push downs x 15 reps

FORGET LABOR DAY, MONDAY IS “HARD LABOR” DAY AT THE CAVE

While many people are laying around slurping down beer and stuffing themselves on junk food, the crew at the Cave will not be.

Instead, we will be building “real world” strength through hard physical training.

A judge can pass down a hard labor sentence on a person convicted of a crime as part of his punishment.

At the Cave, we give people the opportunity to do really tough workouts. These help get them ready for what life will throw at them.

No whining, no wussiness, just hard work.

If you think you have what it takes to train here, call or text Frank at (941)228-8341 for a free week of trial workouts

GREAT TIME AT IRON BROTHERHOOD!

IRON BROTHERHOOD IS TODAY

general warm up (15 minutes)

bear crawls x 100 feet

tin mans x 100 feet

kettlebell figure 8’s to hold x 30 reps

weight plate orbits x 20 reps

weight plate strict front raises x 15 reps

specific warm up (5 minutes)

circuit set up and light practice

close grip isometric pulls (max. effort) x 4 reps

strength (2 rounds each of A & B)

circuit A: one round = close grip grappler rows x 8 reps + Viking push press x 8 reps + keg squats x 8 reps

circuit B: one round = heavy wheel barrow push x 50 feet + weighted dips x 5 reps + weighted push ups x 7 reps + weighted sit ups x 7 reps

NOTE: If we have enough people we will add some improvised log drills also

conditioning/accessory work (1 round)

200lb sandbag carry x 50 feet

tire pummeling x 20 reps

horizontal sledge hammer strikes x 10/10 reps

weighted push ups x 10 reps