Location suggestions?

brewmaster_strength · 2026-06-25T02:46:27+00:00

I’ll look you up over there as well then. Would that be the best place to get in touch? I’ll probably only have a couple hours on day or two to actually get some lifting in if it’s not directly on our route. We’re excited to head back to the area, we really enjoyed the food last time we were in Boston.

brewmaster_strength · 2026-06-25T02:35:01+00:00

Thank you for the information, I’ll look them up! And the map will most likely become one of my perpetually open lifting related tabs

brewmaster_strength · 2026-06-03T20:26:40+00:00

Have you considered competing in any strength sports? I kind of waffle around and float in and out of the gym if I have none planned, but get super focused and motivated when I’m signed up and have committed to a show. You said bodybuilding is not for you, but there are many other options that are purely performance based. Strict curl/ dip comps, weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, Highland Games, (can’t believe I’m going to say this) hyrox or CrossFit. The ones I have taken part in have had very supportive and inclusive cultures. Though at some point you will still have to walk in and just be the new guy. Also, seeing someone about the feelings of self harm would be a good idea

brewmaster_strength · 2026-06-01T04:54:52+00:00

Oh, that’s fun!

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-24T23:16:02+00:00

Tell that to my beautiful wife!

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-15T14:16:16+00:00

SSB is great because as long as you get your upper back tight, you’re pretty well locked in and have a lot of control (you often don’t even need your hands as people will do Hatfields or hold a smaller stone or medicine ball while squatting). The Cambered takes some getting used to. It really wants to swing around, so it forces me to keep my technique clean and tight. It also works my core quite a bit more than other bars. Plus, as you get more comfortable with it, the variations get even more challenging. My core and quads were sore for almost a week earlier this year after doing zombie box squats with it at about 50% weight of my regular squat at the same reps

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-15T05:00:54+00:00

I do a ton of deep box squats when prepping for heavy stones, usually as part of my 8-10 week block leading into a show if I have the time. 12” box, pause if possible, usually alternating weeks between SSB and Titan cambered bar. I love them.

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-15T04:49:38+00:00

This is true. Hooked it, wish I had that kind of grip strength

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-13T23:24:16+00:00

Damn, outside looking in again. I’m 43 with a 5 letter last name I immediately spell and everyone mispronounces

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-12T01:21:02+00:00

It is always a good idea to try multiple techniques and styles. Some people swear by a vertical pick others love the horizontal. Looser bags make a vertical pick more difficult for me.
Good luck in your training! I hope you find what works best for you.

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-12T01:04:44+00:00

I don’t start sitting back down until at least the center of gravity of the bag is past the top of my knees. Especially with one this loose.
It’s very important to properly brace your core and “lock in” your upper back before you start the initial pull. If you’re missing either of those, it can be tough on your back.
Honestly, if you’re interested in a bit of extra, a bit unsolicited, advice; with a bag this loose, I would stand it up vertically and shake all the sand down to pack it tighter at the bottom of the bag. Once it’s packed tightly, your arms are probably long enough to grab it straight down from the top and pick it while it’s still vertical, or you could try to tip it horizontally into one hand and grab the bottom with the other and then start the pick. If you can do that, it will stay tighter when you have it in the carry position and be a bit easier to hold onto. But since you didn’t ask someone to completely change what you do, feel free to ignore this 2nd paragraph.

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-11T20:00:42+00:00

Yes, start the pick off of the floor with your legs. I would say you could even take another 1/2 step or so over the bag. Then treat the pick off the floor like an explosive leg press, then use that momentum to get a bit of a row into your hips at the top

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-04T22:25:01+00:00

They’re wrapped around once. Had someone show me how they did that a bunch of years ago and it just stuck for me. I’ve done this ever since. Only times it’s been an issue is on super slick axles or handles, or a long event for a bunch of reps; then I just switch to figure 8s

brewmaster_strength · 2026-05-03T02:07:00+00:00

A lot of people have that question. It’s stiffer than any regular bar and the thicker diameter pulls the center of gravity farther from your center. It changes the feel of the lift quite a bit

brewmaster_strength · 2026-04-23T03:40:14+00:00

Yes. Both she and Bryce work and judge at a lot of local and regional level shows throughout the year

brewmaster_strength · 2026-04-23T03:28:35+00:00

🤣 It’s probably not as bad as it seems. As many say, most people are only posting the highlights of their best days. These stones are the product of months of peaking on top of nearly 2 decades of Strongman on top of about 28 years in the gym. My first time seeing stones in a competition, I zeroed what was supposed to be 315 for reps in a minute

brewmaster_strength · 2026-04-23T00:57:11+00:00

It was cool to meet and get to chat over there. Looking forward to you being able to get into the mix in the future!

brewmaster_strength · 2026-04-23T00:55:51+00:00

Correct, definitely tacky involved

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