Saturday Afternoon Training: It's mid December in Texas and the weather is nice and warm today. I'm loving this weather! Took my training outside in my back yard.
Decided to mix it up a bit today with a Squat Rack and a Heavy Bag. Here was my workout.
Back Squat: 5x 10reps @65%
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Heavy Bag: 2x 7min Rounds(90sec Rest Between)
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RDL: 5x 10rep @70% of DL
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As a gym owner I get the question form newbies all the time asking "How long will it take to get rid of this fat and get toned?" They want a definitive answer with a specific time, but it's not that simple. We all want quick results but it doesn't work this way in fitness. Your body isn't Amazon Prime, you can just pay a gym membership and get a new body the next day!
Getting the results you want will depend on a lot of factors: how much fat do you currently have to lose, how much time are you willing to put in the gym, and most importantly, are you prepared to change up your nutrition? Not everyone is prepared to put in the work it takes and change up their lifestyle to get the results they want.
It is simple but NOT easy and that's why so many people fail to meet their goals. If you're use to eating a certain way and going out and drinking/eating on the weekends with friends, you might be in for a shock when you realize how much you need to change and how your daily/weekly routine will change. Are you really willing to make that sacrifice?
"Getting better isn't a hack or a trick...getting better is a campaign...a daily, weekly, hourly fight...against weakness, temptation and laziness...It's a campaign of DISCIPLINE." -Jocko Willink
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Strongman Training isn't just for men! Picking up heavy weight and moving it is the name of the game in Strongman/woman. Here Strongwoman competitor Melissa G. is taking on Stone over Yoke. The stone is way over her bodyweight! Melissa recently took 1st Place in the Texas Strongest Man/ Strongest Woman Competition in Plano, TX. She's gearing up for her next comp!
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When most people see stone lifting, they cringe because of how the back rounds and the hips shoot up. Not something you'd do with a barbell, but this isn't a barbell. Stone lifting and other movements in Strongman/Woman are different than 'normal" lifts.
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If you're interested in learning more about Strongman/woman Training, hit me up!
Fat loss is simple, implementing it and sticking to it is what's difficult for most of us. There's a lot of nonsense and misleading info out there in the fitness industry, mostly from people or companies trying to sell a quick fix. A lot of what's out there doesn't tell the truth of how difficult it really is to lose fat AND keep it off. It takes dedication, discipline, consistency and a lifestyle change.
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More info on fat Loss, watch the video below.
Kettlebell Complexes are great way to get a full body workout in a short time. Try this one out! Add in some bodyweight movements and make a complete workout.
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4 Sets of Back to Back DB Max Reps
DB Alt Curls-Max Reps right into DB Bent Rows-Max Reps
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Try out this Strongman Conditioning workout! Super simple, but not easy! 4 Rounds, each round for time, rest as much as needed between rounds. Use AHAP weights. Add weights each round if possible.
Testing my core and upper body strength with some Weighted Push Ups. Hit 5 pounds over my bodyweight. It all starts with the basic Push Up. Master the basics first.
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One of my favorite books I read this year was "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. Goggins leads from the front and pulls no punches telling it like it is! I highly recommend his book.
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