EDITOR’S NOTE: The "Prepare Like An Outdated-time Strongman" program, created by StrongFirst Grasp Teacher and performing strongman Dave "Iron Tamer" Whitley, teaches you the right way to prepare in a sustainable method for max power with minimal damage threat. Dave's "no ache, know achieve" method permits him to carry out unimaginable feats of power constantly and incessantly.
You’ll enhance whereas coaching inside your limits.
Within the "Prepare like An Outdated-time Strongman" program, nearly all of your coaching can be within the 70-85% vary. In the event you consistently take a look at the restrict, you will see that it. In the event you consistently work inside your limits and concentrate on making your apply higher and higher, then your limits will transfer with out having to push them. This is usually a troublesome factor to stay with. We hit a brand new all-time private report, then we instantly wish to see if we are able to do just a bit extra.
Deal with doing higher, not doing extra.
I like to recommend specializing in doing just a bit higher as an alternative of slightly extra. Keep in mind: your aim is to get stronger, not make your self drained or sore. With this in thoughts I’ve put collectively this four-week program for you. It retains with the thought of apply and making incremental progress. Deal with it like a efficiency. Give this program a attempt to let me know the way it goes.
Week 4, Day One
5 Rounds:
Pull up: with added weight for 2-3 reps
Getup: one rep per facet
Zercher squat: 80% of your 1 rep most for 3 reps
One-arm kettlebell press: 80% of your 1 rep most for 3 reps
Two-hand kettlebell swing: 10 reps with a heavy kettlebell to a cushty cease, concentrate on being explosive
Week 4, Day Two
5 Rounds:
Deadlift: 85% of your 1 rep most for two reps
Dips: with added weight for 3-5 reps
One-arm row: 5 reps per facet
Kettlebell snatch: 3 reps per facet along with your 5 rep max
Plate curls: 3-5 reps per facet
Week 4, Day Three
5 Rounds:
Pull up: with added weight for 2-3 reps
Getup: one rep per facet
Zercher squat: 85% of your 1 rep most for two reps
One-arm kettlebell press: 85% of your 1 rep most for 1-2 reps
Two-hand kettlebell swing: 10 reps with a heavy kettlebell to a cushty cease, concentrate on being explosive
Week 4, Day 4
5 Rounds:
Deadlift: 90% of your 1 rep most for five reps
Dips: with added weight for 3-5 reps
One-arm row: 5 reps per facet
Kettlebell snatch: 3 reps per facet along with your 5 rep max
Plate curls: 3-5 reps per facet
Video – actions in exercise days one and three