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Crazy Strength Shop

Blaine Gilbert — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:21:14 +0000

I needed a little kick in the butt today so I figured why not give you one.

This video is not for the weak at heart. And most of you won’t be able to most of the things you see here.

But instead of using that as an excuse use it as motivation to work for something.

Stop Sittin, Start Doin

Blaine

Tank Toss

Blaine Gilbert — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:37:09 +0000

The video you are about to watch is only for the dedicated person. It is not for the weak at heart or mind. The tank press is a very intense exercise using total body power. While most won’t agree with it’s use for one reason or the next, I have found the tank press is one of the most intense exercises you can perform for total body power.

Remember there are precursors to using such a lift. First off you will need to be able to Clean at least 150 lbs. Second, you will need to be able to Push Press 150 lbs. Third you will have to be able to Clean the tank. Now proceed at your own risk.

Stop Sittin, Start Doin

Blaine

Standing Hand Over Hand Pull

Blaine Gilbert — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:29:57 +0000

The title of the post says it all Standing Hand Over Hand Pull. This is one the best exercises for building the back for Strength, Power and Power Endurance. Not only does the back get blasted but your grip and biceps are on fire at the end as well.

You might be thinking, if you are going for a back workout why not perform these seated? That is a great way to perform this exercise but it lack in some areas. When you are standing the core involvement is greater considering you need to keep from falling on you face. The other reason I prefer standing is the activation you get in your hips. By activating you hips in this manor you are adding key components for a crazy stabile base.

As you can see in the video we don’t load the sled down much with weight. This is why:

The sled its self is 75 lbs, we are in grass which adds to the difficulty by slowing the forward momentum, and if you can’t tell the second pull is up hill

By using the hill to our advantage the sled can be pulled at faster speed on the way down working on more power endurance while going up the hill adds to the development of more strength.

Stop Sittin, Start Doin

Blaine