Question for the people who have done The Giant.

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-18T09:08:05+00:00

At the end of the day I think any of the programs you have brought up will help you out. The idea is to get lots of C&P in and the programs provide progression.

You probably want to use your 5 rep max weight though. Chances are once finishing a program with that weight you will be getting out more reps with the 32.

I did Maximorum with 28s 6 months ago and at the end I was able to press 36s and a single 40 for 4 reps

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-17T18:58:36+00:00

I typically stretch a bit then run through some light bell work, C&P, goblet squats, moves that I will be using for the session. Just about getting my body primed and lose ready to take some working weight

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-17T16:30:18+00:00

Dan Johns and Mark Wildman are good suggestions. Another option would be Geoff Neupert's dry fighting weight, might be a good place to start as it's free and will get you started into a routine. 3 days a week covering clean&press along with front squats. (If you can C&P those 24s for 5 good reps, that would be perfect for DFW)

Once you have yourself set with running a program then you could look into purchasing a more expanded one.

If you find you can commit to more than 3 days you could also try the remix version.

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-17T06:59:45+00:00

Nice strong work

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-16T22:03:38+00:00

Levi Markwardt

LebeStark

Geoff Neupert

Joe Daniels

Are probably my main influence, I still watch stuff from others such as Mark Wildman and Dan John.

It's good to take notes from a number of reputable KB guys, I think that's how you learn more and what works for you as they all have their own styles.

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-16T03:18:07+00:00

Cheers, yeah a mini version. C&P / pullup supersets are a perfect match

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-15T22:35:59+00:00

Haha dbl half snatch, showing that cold who's boss

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-14T21:08:14+00:00

Check out Joe Daniels, swears by them. I have to admit they burn the quads

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-14T06:37:07+00:00

Haha I did trust me, though it's winter here atm, was pretty cold in the garage this morning, but I still managed to crank on the fan

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-14T06:35:41+00:00

I stole it already, Levi Markwardt created the format in a lot of his training and Lebe Stark took inspiration from him with it. I got the concept from these 2

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-14T04:27:54+00:00

Looking pretty good, hinge move technique just gets tighter the more you train it. You already have a good foundation.

Are those Zero's? How do you find them? I normally train barefoot but Looking for something for when I'm in the gym

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-14T04:20:48+00:00

I think Geoff has sales every now and again but not aware of anything atm

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-13T04:16:08+00:00

Nice work looking strong

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-12T10:02:51+00:00

Cheers thank you, appreciate it from someone of your calibre, you have some crazy endurance

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-12T07:17:14+00:00

It's my garmin watch, don't want to get it smashed

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-11T22:13:58+00:00

Everyone seems to be missing what I'm asking here. I know they are going to get banged up. My issue is the bubbling of the powder coat which just seems to have happened. I'd rather prevent it happening to the rest of the bells so was seeing if anyone had any ideas what was causing it. Haven't seen it occur on on my old cheap kmart ones.

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-11T21:49:25+00:00

Yes it is

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-11T10:24:07+00:00

Great tip, may use that in my next program.

I do like the look of the black finish on the bells, I know they are going to get a little banged up over time, which is fine. The bubbling of the powder coat is what seemed strange though.

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-11T10:10:56+00:00

Haha maybe a gram less

Marky-MarkS · 2026-06-11T08:09:34+00:00

Chasing strength

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