“I won’t discriminate against anything that will make me stronger.”–Zach Even-Esh

I couldn’t agree with Zach more! We don’t just talk about, we live it day after day. Our training tools are very varied, and we build upon strong basic movements which ever ones we are using that day. Here’s a quick look inside the Cave ​ ​ There are many training tools to use, chooseContinue reading ““I won’t discriminate against anything that will make me stronger.”–Zach Even-Esh”

Iron Brotherhood #652

general warmup (15 minutes) sledge hammer strikes x 15/15 reps grave diggers x 15/15 reps overhead tire carry x 100 feet lateral tire throws x 100 feet rotation pushups x 20 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) set up and light practrice strength (4 rounds) one round = keg carry x 100 feet + log cleanContinue reading “Iron Brotherhood #652”

PAP works like crazy (and I don’t mean your grandpa)

You might be thinking “What or who the heck is PAP?” Great question! PAP isn’t a “who”. PAP is super simple way to increase your heavy lifts. PAP stands for post activation potentiation. That explanation doesn’t help much so here’s the deal. I learned about PAP from Travis Mash a couple of years ago. ItContinue reading “PAP works like crazy (and I don’t mean your grandpa)”

Ed Coan looked me in the eye and said

Wait! Do you mean the legendary Ed Coan aka the G.O.A.T.? Yup absolutely! It’s not like me and Ed hang out together. He ran a Powerlifting Workshop hosted by my buddy at CrossFit Havoc. I’m telling you the lifters who came were very well-known in this area, wow! I think I was the smallest andContinue reading “Ed Coan looked me in the eye and said”

2021 IS HERE SO GET READY TO CRUSH YOUR GOALS

I am so psyched about all that is about to break loose at the Cave in January! First thing is our new Silver Strong 12 week program. This is for everyone 40 and over who wants to get in great shape in the New Year. Here’s the details Next is our Iron Brotherhood Mens StrengthContinue reading “2021 IS HERE SO GET READY TO CRUSH YOUR GOALS”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #627

general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band pull a parts x 100 reps horizontal mace strikes x 12/12 reps Zercher sandbag cleans x 15 reps tinmans x 100 feet specific warmup (5 minutes) sled push/frame carry set up and light practice strength (4 rounds) one round = sled push x 50 feet + frame carry xContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #627”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #623

general warmup (15 minutes) resistance band pull a parts x 75 reps overhead weight plate carry x 100 feet kettlebell swings x 50 reps traveling broad jumps x 100 feet isometric pulls x max effort x 3 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) rack pulls set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) heavy rack pullsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #623”

Cave Strong-Cyber Smack Down Monday (TOD) #617

general warmup (15 minutes) long cycles x 50 reps medicine ball throw & sprint x 10 tire flips x 5 reps barbarian lateral lunges x 20 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) circuit set up and light practice strength (4 rounds) one round = sled push x 50 feet + frame carry x 50 feet +Continue reading “Cave Strong-Cyber Smack Down Monday (TOD) #617”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #615

general warmup (15 minutes) rear bear crawls x 100 feet Power Wheel rollouts x 12 reps long cycles x 35 reps Sanddune jumps x 10 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) bench press set up and light practice strength (20 minutes) bench press x 7 reps x 4 sets conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) dumbbell pullovers x10Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #615”