if you want to train Strongman you must improve your, Maximum weight is simply trying to lift the most amount of, As seen above, lifting heavy things is just one aspect of Strongman. Forget the age old wisdom of running a Powerlifting program and tacking an "events day" at the end of the week. We have an entire Strongman workout plan for you to follow! I was introduced to distance Husafell which is just so awful, I hope I never have this in competition. This looks awesome and I almost did it, but I don't think I could get it done in 2 hours :( if my gym had a better strongman setup where I didn't have to constantly drag stuff across the gym then maybe I could! Ran a 12 week Bullmastiff esque base building program right before my 7 or so week prep here. Log is also present the entire time, though Matt notes that you can certainly substitute axle, particularly if you have it in an upcoming competition. Uploaded by sadhu. Sorry for the wall of text. High intensity, low This is REAL training and hard work. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. All right reserved. He was awesome and I responded really well to his programming. Uses RPE: No. We will squat, bench, and deadlift every week with the strongman events mixed in. Specifically an Axle bar, Log, Farmers handles OR Yoke, and Sandbags OR Stones. Upper, Full Body (Events). I listened to the Rob Kearney interview on Joe Rogan and he said he basically spends all day in the gym on his training days! Matt's gym looks insane and I'm super jealous that you got to train there :), Derek Poundstone wow, don't think I've heard that name this year. if you want to train Strongman you must improve your overhead pressing. I'm a beat up 40 year old who appreciates the lower volume, higher intensity approach. Tags: training, strongman, programming, Mike Mastell, strongwoman, off-season program, 12 week plan, program of the month & potm. If you ever meet a Strongman, their overhead press is probably stronger than yours. I'm happy to answer any questions. We are not EliteFitness.com. Meet prep program: Yes.