Saturday, March 28, 2009

Structured Strongman Training Session Highlights: 28 March 2009 - Atlas Stones Simulation and Sandbag Races

ATLAS STONES SIMULATION





The Atlas Stones is a popular event in strongman contests. It can be contested in two ways-loading a series of stones of increasing weight onto platforms or loading just one stone over a certain height for reps. Even if you are not aiming to compete, you can take advantage of Atlas Stones Training as they are an excellent tool to improve your strength and conditioning. Muscle groups hit during this lift include the posterior chain, upper back, even arms and grip. If you perform this lift for a few rounds, you can bet you will be pretty winded if you are not well conditioned.
At Team Iron Behemoths' training base, we have the equipment to simulate almost all the popular Strongman events. And from our experimentaion concerning Atlas Stones training, we realize that sandbags make a good if not a harder alternative. Currently, we have sandbags in three denominations, 40kg, 60kg, 80kg. Heavier loads of up to 120kg are on the way as our members are finding even the 80kg load increasingly easier by the session.


In our Strongman Spotlight today is one of our older members Ho who joined us only 2 months ago. At 41 years, Ho showed that age is hardly a gauge of physical excellence. He totally dominated the two events today with timings which are virtually unassailable. Ho is not only strong but he is also affable and encouraging as well. Ho is always cheering other members as they strain to finish the lift. Not only that, he often provides valuable nuggets of training tips to our young members. All in all, we are most happy to have Ho aboard. We are sure that his wealth of experience in training and more importantly in Life will contribute towards the betterment of all Behemoths, both physically and socially.




40kg,60kg, 80kg with ease





Here are other commendable mentions:



For the Members who completed the heaviest load -Welcome to the 80kg Club!





Well done again, Vinod!








First timer Zhan Wei impresses with his athletic ability!
A passer-by saw the fun we had in the challenge and wanted to test himself too!
Nice one, Muragam!



SANDBAG RACES


Now if the thought of loading Atlas Stones seemed challenging to you, picture transporting that load over a distance!
That's the kick of the Sandbag Race!

An event that featured in the 2008 HometeamNs Strongman Finals and was argurably the toughest one!

It's even on Youtube.

The weight of the Sandbag in the video was 100kg.

Here are some behemoths who have mastered the 80kg load.

Ho with the fastest time of the day.

Zhan Wei is one definitely to look out for in the future!


Spencer doing real well!



Gettem' a Body Bag!
Yoshida sees off another round of strong competition.


Catch the both the Orient Express and The Ho Train go head to head every Saturday 12pm @ Hong Lim Park (Clarke Quay MRT Exit A).

One thing's for sure they're on a non-stop journey to become Stronger!

Get with us or get left behind!

Be a member now!
Simply drop us an email at teamironbehemoths@gmail.com or call/sms us 91011721 to book your free trial session.



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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Structured Strongman Training Session Highlights: 14 March 2009 - Farmer’s Walks and Static Holds

The Strongman Spotlight has to to shine on V today!


V for Vendetta - He missed the Strongman Qualifiers he trained the whole year for, due to a bout of illness.

V for Valentine's - Come this time next February, his passion to prove himself will not be denied.


Who's V in case you've for gotten?

V is for Vinod - who is gonna kick your butt and leave his shoe in cos he has already started preparing NOW for Strongman 2010!





Farmer’s Walks

Our cylinder like implements have been re-welded up.
Not only that, we have also thickened the handles considerably for added grip strength development!
The thickened handles were a considerable challenge for our members. Because of the difficulty in gripping the weights, previous bests decreased by around 10kg and there were a few drops during the walks, nevertheless, our members did not complain and persevered through their sets.
Bryan, a freelance personal trainer, broke his farmer’s walk cherry with sets of 80kg and 90kg-a great achievement for a first timer. Indeed, at the end of the session, he said this event is arguably the hardest one he has ever done and likes it!

Yoshida having more experience with the implements also had to grit his teeth in order to complete multiple sets of 90kg.



Static Holds

With their grip already bombed out, our members then proceeded to finish the session with static holds using the same equipment. This lift is easily quantifiable and that made the training atmosphere even more competitive as members strived to outdo each other.
Again, the record of the day belongs to Yoshida with figures of 42 seconds holding a 60kg load in each hand.

Who's got 'next' on this guy?





If you think that you can take on The Bombay Bengal or The Orient Express, come on down!

But if you think you would like to learn from them and draw from their experience, then come on down too!

They have proven most happy to help our younger members along in their fitness and strength goals too.



We all get Better together!






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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Structured Strongman Training Session Highlights: 7 March 2009- Conan’s Wheel and Log Presses

Our young members Glen and Weiliang are in the Strongman Spotlight today for their commendable effort.


Conan’s Wheel




Our Super Yoke, is really a versatile piece of equipment. Besides being used for the traditional yoke walk, it can also be utilized as, among others, a makeshift Prowler and even a Conan’s Wheel implement.

And it was the latter event that our members had their hands on in today’s session.


Our young members Glenn and Wei Liang thoroughly immersed themselves in Conan’s Wheel training. Glenn especially found the event challenging yet enjoyable. He also manifested his grit by attempting 150kg and managed to walk a few metres with it.




On the other hand, Wei Liang managed to complete the pass with 150kg despite dropping the weight a few times.


Now, Glenn, your good friend has set a benchmark for you to meet, with more practice we are sure you will fly with that weight one day!






Log Presses





The supplementary lift for the day was log pressing by special request again.

As our members were already spent from the Conan’s Wheel, they did not do a maximal attempt this time, instead they tried the unloaded log for maximum reps. New member, Bryan, exceeded his personal best by one rep when he hit 36 reps. The record of the day again belonged to Yoshida who also improved by one rep to grind out 40 reps.

Great job, Yoshida-san!

You are an asset as well as an inspiration to the Team. We are grateful for your expertise and willingness to contribute to the betterment of other Behemoths!




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