I’m a huge fan of strongman movements – not only for the awesome competitions but also how the movements can be used as incredible accessories for all things strength.
So on today’s podcast we talk all about that with strongman coach Mike Westerling.
We get into how he trains his strongman athletes, how he keeps them healthy, and the incredible crossover between strongman events and all other strength sports. This one is a great listen for anyone who simply loves strength.
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LISTEN IN TO TODAY’S PODCAST AS WE TALK ABOUT:
- Training to avoid biceps tears in strongman
- How strongman is like CrossFit and how it’s different
- Thoughts on Brian Shaw and the other greats
- The exercises he does NOT recommend as accessories
- How heavy deadlifts lead to torn pecs in the bench
- and more…
Ken Lain, was the bencher you cant think of. He beat Ted’s record with 708. Had a great program that i used in my early years . Basically worked up to a single that wasnt a max for ten weeks and added weight each week. Then did sets of 10 wk1 then sets of 9 wk2 and so on until wk10, at which point you go for a new max.
Grant Pitts was a freaking monster, just a massive chest, wasnt built for Deadlifts though.
Right on about overtraining. I do each lift once every 3 weeks. i dont different variations as i find it hard to make progress that way. Its a specific/conjugate method 😀
With the events going towards Medleys its harder for Shaw and Thor so guys like Licis, Kieliszkowski and Novakov are doing better.
Eddie was the strongest ever and could have been the greatest but he has different priorities.
I do a wider grip/stance Deadlift because its easier on my back and i just get a better pull that way. Sumo is difficult to start for me and its harder to lockout and conventional is difficult to maintain a neutral spine.
If you want to get jacked do bodybuilding with rack pulls to get that rugged look.
Vic was the man in the 80s, was huge without a big gut, unlike most of the builders today.