Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #746

general warmup (15 minutes) kettlebell goblet squats x 10 reps sledge hammer strikes x 15/15 reps tire flips x 7 reps 1 legged hops x 100 feet specific warmup (5 minutes) Sumo axle deadlifts set up and light practice (use double overhand grip) strength (20 minutes) Sumo axle deadlifts x 2 reps x 10 setsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #746”

So I asked him if double unders were so functional, why didn’t they do them in prison

That seemed like a fair question to ask, especially since this organization prided themselves on functional fitness. I had been a coach with them for many years, they were a huge global organization. My question stood, though. I didn’t get a good answer, just a strange look somewhere in between annoyance and bewilderment. It seemedContinue reading “So I asked him if double unders were so functional, why didn’t they do them in prison”

2nd workout back to back

I don’t normally recommend doing two training sessions like this, but they are tough and dedicated so they went for it. Gotta respect their discipline and work ethic!

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #661

general warmup (15 minutes) recline bar rows x 15 reps clock pushups x once around the clock resistance band pause 1 hand face pulls x 12/12 reps 45 to 90 degree leg lifts x 20 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) Eagle Loop pullups/bench dips set up and practice strength (4 supersets) 0ne superset = EagleContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #661”

Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #660

general warmup (15 minutes) kettlebell figure 8’s to hold x 40 reps resistance band baseball swings x 20/20 reps jumping jacks x 50 reps mace paddling x 20/20 reps specific warmup (5 minutes) frame carry set up and light practice strength (5 rounds) heavy frame carry x 50 feet conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) axle rowsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #660”

RISK VERSUS REWARD IN TRAINING AND IN LIFE

“IF YOU WON’T TAKE A CHANCE ON YOURSELF, WHY SHOULD ANYONE ELSE TAKE A CHANCE ON YOU?”–AUTHOR UNKNOWN Many people settle for a very humdrum routine life. Pretty much nothing changes until their health fails and they die with no adventures under their belts. Others live at the edge, where danger awaits. They refuse toContinue reading “RISK VERSUS REWARD IN TRAINING AND IN LIFE”

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 (4Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD) #596”

Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #588

general warm up (15 minutes) mountain climbers x 50 reps leg scissors x 25 reps Sanddune jumps x 12 reps Sanddune push ups x 12 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) front sled pulls set up and light practice strength (5 rounds) front sled pulls x 100 feet conditioning/accessory work (2 rounds) 45 to 90Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #588”

SURPRISINGLY TOUGH

You never know what’s inside a person. You never can tell what they are really made of by appearance. That’s what’s so cool about Rex aka T-Rex. This quiet unassuming IT pro is an incredibly tough individual. He handles anything that’s thrown at him with tenacity and humor. Check out T-Rex doing his second workoutContinue reading “SURPRISINGLY TOUGH”

Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #585

general warm up (15 minutes) kettlebell figure 8’s to hold x 30 reps medicine ball throws x 10 reps kettlebell goblet squats x 20 reps sandbag shouldering x 10/10 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) stone carry/dips set up ad light pracrice strength (4 rounds) one round = stone carry x 100 feet + dipsContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day-(TOD) #585”