Strongman

When we speak of GPP (General Physical Preparedness), the first thing that comes to my mind is “functional” exercise. The farmer’s carry is the epitome of functional exercise. Every single person who goes shopping, especially for groceries, performs farmer’s carries. It is a very simple exercise: you pick up some really heavy objects and you …

The sandbag front squat is one of the most effective strength exercises yet one of the most under utilized exercises. The sandbag front can be performed many ways. The most common is the “bear hug” version of the sandbag front squat. This involves lapping the sand bag and wrapping your arms around the sand bag. …

The atlas stone “Ground-to-Shoulder(GTS)” is another foundational movement of Strongman 101. The GTS is similar to the log in the mechanics of movement, but is a much more awkward in shape. The GTS is performed by deadlifting the atlas stone into a lap position, coiling the hips, and then violently extending the hips, causing the …

The Log Clean and Press is a great exercise for those looking to increase strength and power in the lower, mid-, and upper body. The hips are “coiled” then violently extended so that the log rolls up the torso into a front rack position. The energy is transferred from the glutes and hamstrings at the …