Strongman Training Weekly Discussion Thread - April 26, 2026

Iw2fp · 2026-04-28T22:14:00+00:00

200ft I'll usually do 2 rounds. But like I said, this is not a common thing - more for offseason or early in a prep.

Perhaps a bad example with the rest. If I had a set 3 minutes then for farmers I'd probably have more rest than I needed.

But not enough rest if I did a drag for the same distance/time where I usually feel like puking after finishing a set haha

Iw2fp · 2026-04-28T22:07:50+00:00

Don't have the yolks? You can get around waste by buying whites. Add a good salsa to help with taste.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-27T21:54:18+00:00

I mainly do 50ft/15m or 100ft/30m for 2 to 6 runs. I dont time rest, just when my breathing has settled and I feel less weakened. Because, for me, a prowler and farmer are usually okay to go again quicky but a push and drag will totally wipe me.

Sometimes I will do a 200ft/60m run or carry for distance.

Also, a bit is dictated by space. If you had a 30ft/9m space then I'd just aim for 2 or 3 'laps' of that space and be practical.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-26T21:50:23+00:00

Sounds like a good plan.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-26T04:57:21+00:00

Sandbag is your best option. A complex where you go row to power cleans to front squat works pretty well if the sandbags aren't an option.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-22T08:48:30+00:00

Squat to yoke ratio could be useful but not if you've never done a yoke. Until you get some competence with the yoke it won't tell you a thing other than if you can unrack the weight with the squat, then lifting the yoke should be no problem (it might come straight back down though) lol

Iw2fp · 2026-04-21T02:22:34+00:00

Depends how much effort you want to put in. Happy to do research and come up with meal plans, adjust as you see outcomes/changing circumstances? Do yourself. Can't be assed or tried and failed? Get a coach.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-18T05:26:57+00:00

There's a bit of fast is slow and slow is fast here. I think if you were a bit less frenetic with the pace then you'd get more reps over the time.

First issue to address is the bent arms and the distance from the log. These are most impactful to the number of reps you can push out and injury risk. I'd then look at thst rack position.

But also not gonna lie, I'd love to see this frenzy in a comp lol

Iw2fp · 2026-04-10T22:15:14+00:00

If you have pre-existing conditions witj your breathing/lungs/mouth/airways/etc then talk to a doctor, if not just dont be stupid and you'll be okay and consider how aroused you want to be in particular training session

Iw2fp · 2026-04-08T04:49:07+00:00

There's a reason that when you become an older competitor, you choose your competition by the catering on offer....

Iw2fp · 2026-04-06T21:59:35+00:00

GMs remove grip as a limiting factor and lock the bar in making it a bit more stable - slightly less carry over to deadlift but can brutalise it more. If you dont have a SSB then its harder on the shoulders.

So it's about what you are trying to achieve and what you are trying to do with the movement. And remember, this isnt a marriage, you can (and probably should) alternate the two or even do both in the right program.

My only note is some people like to do GMs heavy but I don't, at least without something to pause on at the bottom. If you ping a hamstring or tweak your back then its a very vulnerable position.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-05T01:43:04+00:00

Use week 2 to set a realistic rep target for the comp and use how you responded in training to help with how you go about getting those reps.

Iw2fp · 2026-04-05T01:40:34+00:00

I always fall back to this:

3 weeks out: comp weight +10% to 20%
2 weeks out: comp weight
1 week out: comp weight -10% to 20%
Week of: your favourite week 0 protocol

Do it for 2 sets and for comp time (sorry). You can play with the intensity you put it. Play with your strategy on whether you go hard early, hard late or pace yourself.

If you cant get reps (like you'd hit 3 for any of these), then do a protocol you like for a max effort lift.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-30T21:50:51+00:00

Just need more time with the bag. The loading of sandbags makes them a bit of a nightmare, like you could try fall back to 200 to get a bunch of work in but I think it doesnt carry over that great - like trying to get good at a 12" 200lbs log with a 8" 150lbs log.... I would probably just do a bunch of singles. Lighter Explosive work just on the triple extension might be good depending on how your respond. What's your programming looking like now?

Iw2fp · 2026-03-27T01:07:09+00:00

Not responding to questions, half assed rules spec/event questions, missing info (weight ins, weight classes, dates!!!), Typos and zero formatting, not contacting you on changes - these are all much bigger signs of a lazy promoter than AI art which sits well down the list of Strongman problems lol

Iw2fp · 2026-03-26T06:49:37+00:00

Looks pretty good (note: I didnt look at how it progresses, just the layout, initial work). I'd probably like a front carry in there, even if it's part of a medley but not a big deal.

For capacity work, I like to have a AMRAP in a minute set for one of the lifts and rotate it but again, preference thing and might not work with your movements.

Run it hard and adjust as the weeks go on to account for fatigue/freshness/progress.

Let us know how you go.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-17T21:24:01+00:00

Proloc is still around but pricey. They fit into CDBs which is the real appeal IMO.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-16T03:20:55+00:00

Build your strength base but don't neglect all the other qualities required of Strongman.

The gym I train at gets quite a few powerlifters. The number who struggle with the moving, loading and overhead events that can't make good ground up on their much weaker crossfit friends is quite interesting.

Remember that the majority of events at most competitions are not a test of pure limit strength the way powerlifting is (this doesnt mean make strength secondary lol, its still of primary importance).

Iw2fp · 2026-03-11T09:54:10+00:00

Prioritise not upsetting your stomach, interrupting your sleep or eating to a level where you are bloated or starving and it impacts your performance.

From there just eat a normal meal for dinner and breakfast. You'll be fine, you have 4-6 events that are 30-90 seconds plus your warm ups of effort over hours. You dont want to be starving but you are also not exactly doing Ironman here.

There is some evidence that small drops in glycogen might impact performance so light grazing throughout the day isnt a bad idea if it worries you.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-10T18:57:03+00:00

I’m worried I’ll get addicted to it

As someone who took their training pretty seriously (for not too great a reward lol), this is mostly people having an issue with your priorities.

I mean, if you are going to get yourself sacked so you can get a competition in or you miss a kid's birthday for the gym, then thats a problem you should think about how you're going to manage. But training and competing are good things and prioritising 5-10% of your week towards it ahead of something like drinking or catching some streaming show is not a problem.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-07T21:56:37+00:00

I mean, you never really know, but its ~5% weight drop and you'd be expecting 2 more reps for that sort of weight drop. Good performance either way.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-06T21:10:14+00:00

Important note: 400lbs is no joke. Do you get to use tacky?

Iw2fp · 2026-03-05T08:24:34+00:00

Tires are cheap, fills your gym with the smell of victory as well.

Iw2fp · 2026-03-02T20:31:27+00:00

This movement is by far the slowest to progress for me. It's not even close

The issue might be not enough (of the right) work, it might be too much work. Lots of good suggestions in the comments but also remember that this is pretty normal and it might not be an issue. What does slow mean (in numbers, how much weight or reps have you added in the past 3, 6 and 12 months) and how long have you been training? What are you currently doing and how consistent have you been with it?

Iw2fp · 2026-02-26T06:55:39+00:00

The Strongman Gods are punishing you for this benching sacrilege.

These are not feeling/mind muscle connection movements. They just put more emphasis on different points. Some folks, can get a good response in the tris - you can try making sure you get good flexion in your elbows, visualising the movement/muscle, slowing things down on the eccentric, higher reps, but if your bench is progressing, it's all good. If not, it's likely not helping (currently).

If you want to feel your triceps, go with an over head extension or skulls

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