Thursday, September 14, 2023

Strongman Training

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Iron Titan Gym

1300

Warm Up

Hip Hammy Flow
Reverse Hypers

Trap bar Deadlift

8x135
5x225
3x315
1x405 - fail
1x365 - fail
1x335
1x335
1x335

Sandbag Squat

5x75
5x75
3x100
3x100
1x125 - fail
1x125 - fail

Yoke Press

Warmed up with empty barbell
Could not break 165# yoke off the ground

50 minutes total workout

Iron Titan Gym

I decided to start a monthly membership at Iron Titan train for the Thor Strength Showdown.  I have talked to people who train there and have followed their social media.  

The gym truly has no shortage of strongman equipment from logs, yokes, sleds, circus dumbbells, stones, tires, frame carry and a smattering of odd objects.  There is half a dozen power racks and platforms.  Upon entry there are dumbbells and some machines including GHD and Reverse Hyper.  They also have three competition benches.  Overall it is a really gritty old school feel.  On a Tuesday afternoon, two other athletes were training, both of whom were obnoxiously strong.  I felt a little outclassed, but that is the beauty of strength training.  I am only competing with myself.

I am worried about the C Division for the Thor Strength Showdown.  I could not do a single rep with the loads in question and only have three months to prepare.  It might be ugly.

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