Brian Kings journal [Archive] - Physical Advancement

BrianKing

01-10-2006, 02:39 PM

Did you get injured last year? Thanks for posting your journal... I agree between your's and Eric's posts, they will be a good read.
Last June I was doing a demonstration w/ the 700lb tire. On the second rep, I tried to readjust my grip and all the weight of the tire transfered to my left arm. I ripped up a bunch of sheath but did'nt tear anything. That injury healed up within three weeks or so I thought. Four weeks later I was doing log cleans and my bracialradialis tendon popped. Back to back injuries on the same arm.
That is the main reason I am sandbagging on the log work. I am just taking my time.

Jay O'Neill

01-10-2006, 03:50 PM

Look forward to your workout posts....

say hi to the "stranger" for me.
Good to know someone else has a similar sense of humor.

BrianKing

01-10-2006, 03:58 PM

Look forward to your workout posts....

say hi to the "stranger" for me.
Good to know someone else has a similar sense of humor.
I will also tell the strangers sister hi too. They are both equally hot.

Eric Hammer

01-11-2006, 04:48 AM

Easy old man you better save energy for this weekend. So how was last saturday night (the x)?

D.J. Satterfield

01-11-2006, 06:16 AM

Brian -
I see you have inherited the "old man" title from the Baby Boy. :LOL:

BrianKing

01-11-2006, 09:44 AM

Easy old man you better save energy for this weekend. So how was last saturday night (the x)?
Let's just say I got my GPP and stretching in for the week.

BrianKing

01-11-2006, 09:48 AM

Brian -
I see you have inherited the "old man" title from the Baby Boy. :LOL:
Yes I have. Thats okay though, this old man is starting to get his "stank" back.

BrianKing

01-11-2006, 10:07 AM

1-11-06 Wed
Warm-up/stretch lower body

1-arm D-bell Snatch each arm 50x3, 70x3, 85x3, 100x3

Ham Strength Bench 180 3x10 pause each reap
ss/D-bell high pull 70 3x10

Lying Tri x-tension 40x12, 50 2x10
ss/ Dec. abs 3x40

3x12 biceps
45 Degree back x-tension static hold 1 minute
Upper body balance work/static stretch lower

BrianKing

01-12-2006, 09:55 AM

1-12-06 Thur.
Warm-up
Drag sled bacwards 140x240' Forward 140x240'

Balance work

2" Axle speed deadlift 267 6x2
ss/Ham st cs rows 180 3x20/ Ham st shrug 270 3x10

Cleaned 267 axle for one rep

Ham St seated leg curl 125 3x10
ss/standing calf raise 220 3x10

4-way neck 65 2x10(sides)/110 3x10 (back)

Dec. Ab w/ 50lbs 2x15

Stretch

Nicolette L.

01-12-2006, 10:14 AM

267 axle.... awesome. How was it?

BrianKing

01-12-2006, 10:21 AM

Not bad considering everything else I had already done. I kinda felt it in my forearms and wrists but I think that is because I did Z-squats on Tuesday.

D.J. Satterfield

01-12-2006, 10:55 AM

Good work Brian, the axle work looks like fun.

Eric Hammer

01-12-2006, 11:09 AM

Nice job on the workout, that axle clean looks good. Which axle did you use?

BrianKing

01-12-2006, 11:35 AM

I used your Axle. I had'nt planned on doing any cleans, but after my last set of pulls the Axle kept staring at me so I said F**k IT and cleaned it.

BrianKing

01-14-2006, 04:21 PM

Sat 1-14-06

Eric wanted to do log clean and presses and I did'nt. Shoulder was bothering me a bit. So I started with the Yoke and he did 12" Log C&P

Eric worked up to a 320x2. I think that is a PR for him. 350 is right around the corner
I did 615x60', 715x30', 815x25'. I have a Brute Stength yoke(pretty flimsy), so 800lbs feel more like a 1000lbs. Very good to train with though.

Farmers for distance 237lbx228', 237lbsx235'

327lb Husefelt Stone Eric did a run off 100' and 175'. I did two runs of 100' each

Atlas Stones 250, 265, 275, 310(Lapped)/265,275,310,325(lapped)/340/360almost. All loaded on 54" platform

SBaier

01-14-2006, 08:22 PM

Nice workout Brian... I have to ask is that Husefelt stone is one of my "tombstones for a midget" (Eric's name for it)? If so, you will never have a problem with a Hus. stone if you practice with that thing!

BrianKing

01-14-2006, 09:31 PM

Ya, I like it. I was surprised I did what I did on it. I am very bad at events like this. It is something I will continue to address until I am up to par with all the top pro competitors. I feel that by focusing on this problem, my performance in strongman will improve greatly.

D.J. Satterfield

01-15-2006, 12:00 PM

Good workouts Brian, the yoke runs look real strong.
Yeah, Eric can be kind of bullheaded about what HE wants to do. :LOL:

BrianKing

01-17-2006, 11:30 AM

1-17-06 Tue

Warm-up/balance work
1/2 squats jumps 135x5(jerk on last rep), 185x5(jerk on last rep),225x5

Box Squat 225x8, 315x5,365x5,405x2(had to stop, felt strain in groin MF'er!!)

Ham St prone hip sled 180 3x20
ss/SLD 225x8, 245x8, 265x8

D-bell Rows 100 3x8
ss/4-way neck (back&sides) 45x12, 70x10, 80x10

Goodmornings 3x5 225
ss/seated calf 180x12, 200x10

Hope my groin/inner ham heals. I think from not back squatting for almost 4 weeks had a little to do with it. We shall see. Sucks ass either way

Skip rope 3x1min
ss/Dec ab 3x40

BrianKing

01-18-2006, 10:12 AM

1-18-06 Wed
Warm-up/Static stretch lower body/Balance work

1-arm D-bell Snatch ea arm 70x3, 90x3, 110x3 felt real explosive

Ham St high pull ea arm 110x10, 1252x8

1-arm D-bell OHP 70x10, 80 2x8

Pronated Inc. D-bell press 60x12, 70 2x10
ss/ 45 Deg. Back x-tension static hold 2x40 sec.

Curls 3x10
Elliptical 8 min.

BrianKing

01-19-2006, 10:49 AM

1-19-06 Th
Warm up/Static stretch upper body

Plyo jumps to 18" box 3x5

Seated leg press X-plosion jumps 250x5, 270 2x5

Box squat to 13" box 225 2x2, 275 2x2 (groin felt fine)

Ham St V-squat 270x10, 360 2x10
ss/Ham St shrug 270 3x12

GB pull thru 3x10
ss/Standing calf 220 3x12

Stab. ball crunch 3x50

Sled drags 140lb for 50' sprints 10 sets w/10 sec. rest in between

Eric Hammer

01-19-2006, 11:45 AM

good workout Brian, I am so drained from my work week that I did not workout today--I might do somethings tomorrow and of course on saturday.

BrianKing

01-22-2006, 12:27 PM

1-21-06 Sat

12"Log c&p worked up to 298x1
Eric then made up this frickin'ass dropset routine where we did 15 reps w/o breaks. It sucked donkey balls. 250x5, 230x5, 200x5

Tire flip 700 2x5, 900x5

Conans Wheel worked up to 610 for 2x2 turns.

Atlas stones: 250, 275, 310/ 275, 310, 320/ 310, 320, 340/ 320, 340, 365
All placed on 54" platform. I had never placed the 365 in
training, but I have in a show. This is a good sign. It means
that the next show I enter, I am gonna kick some major ass.

Make sure you ask Eric about the shirtless, double bicep pose he did after he placed the 365 stone.

D.J. Satterfield

01-22-2006, 02:25 PM

Good work Brian. Workouts are looking strong.

So Eric "Cutler" broke out the posing today huh?

Eric Hammer

01-22-2006, 02:50 PM

Brian, so it's like that with the double bicep pose???? Calling me out when I have seen you do it before. . .

BrianKing

01-24-2006, 09:54 AM

1-24-06 Tue
Warm-up/Balance work

D-lift 4th pin worked up to 715x1

SLD 245x8, 265 2x8
ss/neck 45 4x25 (back)

Ham St CS row 1-arm 90 3x12
ss/seated calf 180x10, 200 3x10

Back xtension 3x10 (10 sec hold end of ea. set)
ss/dec abs 3x40 and biceps 3x12

Sled drags 160 10x50' w/10 sec rest between sets (THESE SUCK)

BrianKing

01-26-2006, 09:32 AM

1-26-06 Thur.
Warm-up/balance work

2" Axle speed deads 287 2x2, 297 2x2 real fast and great on the grip
ss/ T-bar row 3x12 135

2" Axle z-squat 227 3x5
ss/D-bell high pull 70x10, 80 2x8
ss/neck 70 3x15 (back)

Uni-lateral leg curl 1-leg 45 3x8
ss/seated leg press 270x20, 310 2x20

standing calf 220 3x10

Stability ball complex: d-bell bench 50's 3x20
crunch 3x40
static push up 3x15 sec.
D-bell curls 50's 2x10 (Getting em' ready for my double bicep pose Sat.)

SBaier

01-26-2006, 11:37 AM

I can't wait to hear about the next posedown with Hammer!

BrianKing

01-26-2006, 11:54 AM

Ya, I am working on the peaks of my biceps so they will look more impressive then his. I may even oil up before I do it. :LOL:

SBaier

01-26-2006, 12:15 PM

Damn your funny! :LOL:

Eric Hammer

01-27-2006, 06:51 AM

Funny F^%$@! are you two

BrianKing

01-27-2006, 10:08 AM

Funny F^%$@! are you two
Hey what can I say? I am whore for a good laugh.

BrianKing

01-30-2006, 10:39 AM

1-28-06 Sat
Yoke 410 40' down 40' back, 590 same, 730 same, 795 35'

Farmers 150x150', 217x150, 325 pistons(BIATCHES) picked up and held for a few seconds. Took straps and walked about 35', then did another set of about 45'

700 tirex10 flips

Stones 67" 61" 54" plats. 210,230,250,275,310,340/54" 350,360,390(close)
I am real happy with stones. I have never placed the 360 in training and this is the second week in a row. The only thing I have ever done with my 390 is lap it.

BrianKing

01-30-2006, 10:43 AM

1-30-06 Mon
warm-up
1/2 squats or speed with a jerk on last rep, 135,185,225
Box squat 18" worked up to 545x1

SLD 245,265,285x8

Ham St CS row 180x12, 270 3x8
ss/neck back 2x15 90, 2x10 115

Ham st seated shrug 270 2x30
ss/neck sides 70 2x12

dec abs w/40lb 3x30

back xtension static holds 2x30 sec.

BrianKing

02-02-2006, 09:30 AM

2-02-06 Th

Warm-up/Balance work

1-arm D-bell Snatch 60x3, 85x3, 100x3, 120x3 each arm

8" Log Incline press worked up to 270x4

GB Tri Pushdown 3x12
ss/Ham St CS row 1-arm 3x12 115

Neck (back) 90x12, 115x10, 135x10
Stab Ball D-bell bench 55's 3x10 1 arm

D-bell Curls 3x10

Sled pulls 205 10x50' 10 sec between sets

BrianKing

02-03-2006, 09:31 AM

2-03-06 Fri
Warm-up
Jammer 90 3x5

DE Deads 3152x2, 335x2, 355x2, 375x2, 395x2 very fast

Prone leg press for explosion 250x5,270x5,290x5

seated calf 180x10,200x10,220x10

25lb Med ball throw for Height 3x5

Stability ball work/Dec ab 3x30

BrianKing

02-06-2006, 09:33 AM

2-04-06

12" Log cleans worked up to 290 and did 2x1

325 Farmers 2x30-35 feet

Husefelt Stone 1x100', 1x135' dropped it and broke it (Damn)

Stones 275,310,340x1/same as Hammer.

Think I am gonna cut some heads off and slay some dragons and all that shit this year.

BrianKing

02-06-2006, 09:36 AM

2-06-06 Mon
warm-up

Power cleans worked up to 299x1 for an easy rep had plenty more

SLD 277,299,319x8
ss/T-bar row 145 3x10

Ham St deadlift 360 3x10/shrug for 10 reps at end of each set

4-way neck (back) 1x15 90, 2x10 135
ss/d-bell curls 40,50,60 3x10

seated calf 3x12 180
ss/Back x-tension holds

Eric Hammer

02-06-2006, 09:47 AM

Brian, or should I call you HE-BRIAN with the last comment you made on your log????? Good workout, good weight on the clean!

BrianKing

02-06-2006, 11:56 AM

I knew you would like that comment. The cleans felt really well. The biggest reason I did'nt go up is because the bar is bent, but I had about 30-40 pounds in me.

SBaier

02-06-2006, 01:21 PM

2-04-06 Think I am gonna cut some heads off and slay some dragons and all that shit this year.

:LOL:

FEEL MY POWER! :EP:

:LOL:

BrianKing

02-08-2006, 09:33 AM

2-08-06 Wed
Warm-up

Rack Jerks worked up to 315x1

Close-grip BP 225x8,265x5,285 2x5
ss/Ham CS Row 180x15, 270 3x10

Goodmorning 225 3x5
ss/neck (side)90 3x10/(back)90 3x20

Dec Ab 3x50

BrianKing

02-09-2006, 09:41 AM

2-09-06 Th
Warm-up

Jammer 90 2x5,140 2x5, 180x5

Speed deads 315x2,355 2x2,375 2x2,395 2x2

GB pull thru 3x10

Ham St V-squat 270 3x12
ss/Ham St high pull 90 3x12

Standing calf 220 3x12
ss/back x-tension holds w/25 lbs 3x20 sec.

Curls 3x10/Stability ball work

Eric Hammer

02-09-2006, 10:33 AM

Gosh Brian. . . .You are so unbelievably strong. . . I am so glad I get the opportunity to workout out with you on saturdays. It is totally my pleasure! :D:

SBaier

02-09-2006, 10:39 AM

Eric Hammer

02-09-2006, 10:48 AM

Shawn -- What are you jealous now that I have moved on. . .

SBaier

02-09-2006, 10:57 AM

Yes, I am!

BrianKing

02-09-2006, 11:05 AM

Brian - What is a Ham St V-squat? Do you really do these exercises or just make up names, so we are all impressed? :M: Seriously, what are you doing on these?

Also, I must apologize for sending Eric over to train with you. I had a long talk with him before he left about coming on too strong to guys he admires. I know with me it was like... Shawn you are so strong, Shawn you are my hero, Shawn you are so sexy for a big guy, how do you do it?, etc., etc. I thought he wouldn't do it anymore, but I was wrong. :disgust:

Ham St= Hammer Strength equipment. The V-squat is similar to a hack squat.
Ya, I think my hairless chest and arms is too much for Eric to handle. I am glad his girl was in town last weekend cause he was lookin at me kinda funny.

SBaier

02-09-2006, 11:07 AM

Got it, thanks!

Nicolette L.

02-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Well I am glad to see you guys are having fun...together. Just be careful in matters of the heart. Jealousy can turn ugly. LOl.Hey Brian your workouts are really looking great! Nice weights.

BrianKing

02-09-2006, 11:37 AM

Thanks alot for recognizing. I am feeling stronger and more athletic then I did this time last year and I am lighter.

BrianKing

02-11-2006, 03:35 PM

2-11-06 Sat
Really good day

12" Log Clean & Press worked up to 290x2, tried 310 couldn't lock it out. After this I wanted to jus tdo heavy cleans. I did a 340, 360, and almost a 370. Hammer just missed a 400 pound clean.

Tire flip 700 3x5, 900 3x5

Conans 530x2 turns, 620x2 turns, 710x1.25 turns

Stones 67"-54" plat. 210,230,250,275,310,340(no)

SBaier

02-11-2006, 09:19 PM

400 pound clean!?!?!?! :eek:

BrianKing

02-12-2006, 01:47 AM

Dude it was sick!! He was soooo close to getting it. He couldn't turn his wrists up. If he could have done that it would have been a good lift. Same for me on 370. These cleans were log cleans.

SBaier

02-12-2006, 10:23 AM

Yeah, I saw that it was a log clean - both of you guys are getting some sick numbers put up!!

BrianKing

02-14-2006, 09:29 AM

2-14-06 Tue (Happy Valentine's Day to all You Handsome Devil's)
Warm-up/balance work

Box squat 15" worked up to a 550x1

SLD 275x8,295x8315x8
ss/neck (back) 90x15,115x12,135x10

Power Shrugs 315 3x5 w/10 shrugs at end of sets
ss/seated calf raise 180x12,200x10,220x10

Ham St CS Pulldown 1-arm 90x15, 135 3x12
ss/back x-tension 3x20

Sled drags 210 10x50' w/10sec rest between sets (I never said this but when I do these I am going as fast as I can. I actually collapsed on my last pull and held back the chunks.

Dec abs. 3x50

The power shrugs felt very light. I could have easily cleaned each rep. My progress is going thru the roof.

BrianKing

02-15-2006, 09:51 AM

2-15-06 Wed
Warm-up/Balance work

Jerks from rack did a 300x1, tried 325 but no dice. The bar I was using was bent from heavy squats and it kept rolling around in my hands.

Close grip bench 225x6, 275 2x5

1-arm d-bell shoulder press off 1-leg 50's 3x10

Stab. Ball complex d-bell bench 1-arm 60's 3x10/pushups 3x10

Stab ball work for torso

Overall a sh*tty session. My forearms are still sore from Sat. and my hammies are on fire from y-day's session. Did'nt cut the heads off any dragons or pillage a village or stupid sh*t like that. I left my viking horn at the house.

BrianKing

02-17-2006, 10:26 AM

2-17-06 Fri
Warm-up/Balance work

15"Box Squat DE 315 5x2 felt explosive
ss/neck (back) 45 4x20

Jammer 90 1x5, 115 2x5
ss/GB pull thru 3x10

Ham St High pull 1-arm 90 3x10
ss/standing calf raise 220x12, 240 2x10

More balance work. My back is achy and I feel beat down. I am gonna get some good sleep tonite and eat everything I get my hands today. Hopefully tommorrow I will feel like raping and pillaging because I AM HE-BRIAN, LORD OF THE FOSTERS OIL CAN AND THE MCDONALDS VALUE MEAL.

BrianKing

02-20-2006, 09:44 AM

2-18-06 Sat.
warm-up

2"Axle press worked up to 315x2

Yoke 590 50' down/50' back. Sit yoke down turn and go back other way
770x40', 900xfive steps. 500x150' go 50'sit down carry back 50' sit down carry back 50' for 2 sets.

Deadlift holds on trap bar 405x35sec, 2x55 sec

Trap bar deads worked up to 655x1

extra work: neck abs biceps stretch

I got some GPP in Sunday night and this morning courtesy of my ex-girlfriend. The gpp actually has my knees and low back stiff and my abs are sore. Oh well she is coming back over tonite so I will try and work some of this soreness out. :mag:

Scott Tully

02-20-2006, 11:10 AM

You posting this stuff sober King, haha.

ST

BrianKing

02-20-2006, 11:46 AM

Yes-I-Am. Ha Ha.

BrianKing

02-21-2006, 10:17 AM

2-21-06 Tue
Warm-up/Stretching

Did'nt do too much today. My back, knees...Ah hell my whole body hurts. The GPP session I had last nite did not help out my soreness

I will just write down what I did, the weight is irrelevant cause I am de-loading this week any way

Ham st seated leg curl 4x12
ss/Ham st CS row 4x12

Standing leg curl 2x12
ss/ham St CS pulldown 2x12

Neck (back) 4x20

Cybex leg press 3x10

D-bell High pull 3x10

Balance work/Stab ball work

Going to Chiro. tommorrow to get my back adjusted and I am not doing any GPP for the rest of the week. :LOL:

Jay O'Neill

02-21-2006, 02:58 PM

Hey Brian.. perhaps you should Video tape your GPP and let us critigue your form... :D ( i'm sure the ex would appreciate it)

BrianKing

02-21-2006, 03:24 PM

Funny you bring that up. Last year about this time we did film a GPP session. I still have it too, but I don't think she would be to thrilled about me posting it up on here. :LOL:

Jay O'Neill

02-21-2006, 06:47 PM

Well that is why we call them Ex's... We don't care what they think :LOL:

Also better then watching GPP with "The Stranger"... :disgust:

BrianKing

02-22-2006, 09:29 AM

2-22-06 Wed
Warm-up/Static stretch lower body

1-arm d-bell clean 1x5 70
1-arm d-bell clean and jerk 1x3 80
1-arm d-bell snatch 1x3 80

Ham St decline bench 180 3x15

Stab. ball superset: 1-arm d-bell bench 50's 3x10/push-up holds 20 sec

GB pushdown 3x12
ss/face pulls 3x12

D-bell walk-outs(bird dogs) 2x10 sec. I take a pair of 20 lb d-bells and walk-out into a pushup position and I take my left arm and right leg and raise off the ground and hold. Builds balance and works the core.
Ham st. shoulder press 1-arm 50 3x15

Back xtension 2x15 w/dec ab 2x20

Sled drag 1x240'/sled pull 1x240'

Feeling much better this morning. Chiro. helped out. The only thing bothering me know are my knees, all a result of my GPP sessions. I tell ya what it is hard on the body when you de-load and unload in the same week. :LOL:

SBaier

02-22-2006, 11:24 AM

Yeah, I have had a few of those sessions, but it's been so long since I've done GPP... I think I forgot how!!

You are one funny SOB King! :LOL:

BrianKing

02-26-2006, 08:54 AM

2-25-06 Sat
Warm-up

12" log clean&press (clean once) 264x5, 288x2, 304x1(PR). I think I had about 5 or 10 lbs left in me but I wanted to end on a good note.

700lb tire flip 3x5

Conans wheel 430x3, 520x2or3(?), 610x2

Stones 210(67"),230(61"),250&275(60"),310(54")/ 230(67"),250(61"),275&310(61"),340(54")/ 340,360,390(54") had 390 going and it slipped out of my arms

Felt pretty good. A little shaky on the presses from deloading all week but still a solid day. I am happy with the stones.
I got in a late nite GPP session so the soreness in my hips are worked out. I did'nt have to rely on the "stranger" nor my ex. A girl I met last week came over. I am riding the GPP gravy train right now. And Tully if you are reading this, I am sober. :LOL:

BrianKing

02-27-2006, 12:09 PM

2-27-06 Mon

GPP workout for my GPP sessions. :LOL:

Circuit 1: Stab Ball crunchx30/D-bell snatchx5/BW squatx10 for 3 sets

Circuit 2: Lateral lungesx10/B-bell hang snatchx5/G-morningx12 for 3 sets

Static stretch upper/lower body

BrianKing

02-28-2006, 10:07 AM

2-28-06 Tue.
Warm-up

15" Box Squat worked up to 565x1 had a little left in tank

SLD 265x8,285x8,305x8
ss/neck (back) 100x15, 110 2x12

Ham St prone hip sled 180x15,270x12, 360x10
ss/Ham st CS row. Back and forthw/ each arm. 180x15,270x12,360x10

Shrugs 305x20,355x15,405x15
ss/neck (side) 3x12 70

Standing calf raise 180 3x15
ss/back x-tension hold 3x30 sec.

Balance work/crunches 3x30

Sled drags 230 2x200'

BrianKing

03-01-2006, 09:43 AM

3-1-06 Wed
Warm-up

Push jerks WU, 225x3,245 2x3. I am going to start doing Percentage work on these for about 3-4 weeks and wave the percentage about 5% per week. The numbers above are based on a 310 log press (75-80%).

8" Log Incline worked up to 250 2x5

Lying D-bell Tri x-tension 60's 3x10
ss/crunches 3x30

Mach curls 3x12 60
ss/Ham st Inc. 1-arm 70 3x12

Static stretch and mobility for lower body

BrianKing

03-02-2006, 09:25 AM

3-2-06 Th
Warm-up

Snatches worked up to 201x3,221x3. haven't done these in a while and my form was bad so I stopped at 221

DE deadlift 311x2,331x2,351x2,381x2,401x2 Did'nt lose any speed as I went up
DE Box squat 15" 275 4x2
ss/T-bar row 135 3x10

Ham St calf raise 270x20,320x15,360x12
ss/Ham St uni-lat leg curl 45 3x10

4-way neck (back) 100 3x15/side 65 3x12
ss/Ham St high pull 105 3x10

dec ab 2x60,1x50/G-morning 135x8,185 2x5
Never done that much on dec ab. That means all the stab. ball work and core work I am doing is making my abs stronger. Thats C-O-R-E work Hammer.

Nicolette L.

03-02-2006, 10:21 AM

Looking good on those abs man. Hey keep it up.

BrianKing

03-02-2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks. I am firing on all cylinders right now. My training, on the whole, is going as well as it ever has. I am on my way to a six pack....Of beer that is. LOL

Nicolette L.

03-02-2006, 11:23 AM

That is great. I love it when everyhting flows. Getting rid of the keg is the hardest part!!! LOL. Keep us updated.

Eric Hammer

03-02-2006, 04:04 PM

How many cylinders are you firing on you big strong beast of a man you :FF:

BrianKing

03-02-2006, 04:33 PM

I'll let you know Sunday after my Saturday nite GPP session. You gonna get some GPP in Mr. Assprentice????

That just made me laugh uncontrolably.

BrianKing

03-06-2006, 09:52 AM

3-04-06 Sat

Press Medley: 8" log 185, Yoke 210, 2" Axle 220, 12' Log 240. Did this one and shoulder started hurting. Ran through it again with heavier poundage and stopped after the 2" axle.

Yoke carry/Tire flip Med for 50': 610 Yoke/700 tire
Yoke carry 630 for 50'

Farmers 217 150', 267 150', 287 100', 307 100'

Stones 54" plat. 260,275,310,320,340(no)/260,275,320,340,360(no)

Pretty good workout overall. The press medley was alot of fun and would make a really good event in a contest. That yoke press ain't no joke (wobbly as hell, like Eric's yoke walks). Need to figure out what's up with the shoulder.

Eric Hammer

03-06-2006, 12:39 PM

Man you don't let up do you. I know my yoke walks are not the best, but how about some positive reinforcement mr. "all cylinders" that could not get through his first stone run . . . GPP this BIATCH

SBaier

03-06-2006, 12:43 PM

Oh yeah... I can tell you two are going to be fun to do a contest with. All I need to say is a couple things to Brian or to Eric, and you guys will be going after each other! :)

Eric Hammer

03-06-2006, 12:57 PM

I don't know what you are talking about. Brian and I are strickly business when it comes time to do strongman, besides I'll feel bad when I beat him because of his age :B:

BrianKing

03-06-2006, 01:19 PM

Ya, I will feel bad too when I "accidentally" post a video of Eric dancin around like a middle school kid to the sounds of Cypress Hill. :D

SBaier

03-06-2006, 01:22 PM

That sounds like Hammer... "he is insane in the membrane"

BrianKing

03-07-2006, 10:05 AM

3-07-06 Tue.
Warm-up/Balance

16" Box squat worked up to 585x1 w/belt. Easily had 605 in me

Ham St prone Hip sled 270 2x12, 320x10
ss/Ham St CS row 1-arm 135 2x10, 180x10

SLD 255,75,95 3x8
ss/Ham St seated shrug 360 3x15

4-way neck back/sides 45 3x20
ss/seated calf 180 3x15

Dbell curls 3x10
ss/Stab ball com. crunches 3x30/push-up holds 3x20 sec

My cylinders are still firing.

Eric Hammer

03-08-2006, 05:29 AM

"cylinders" -- did you look at Coy's changes to his meet? July 1st it's on

BrianKing

03-08-2006, 09:18 AM

3-08-06 Wed
Warm-up

Push Jerks 3x3 255

8" Log Inc. 250x5, 270x4

Ham St Inc 180x15,230x10,270x8
ss/Back xtension 3x15

1-arm D-bell shoulder on 1 leg 40 2x10 (for balance)

D-bell Inc. tri xtension 50's 2x12,60x10
ss/dec ab 3x50

sled drags hooked to belt 250x150', pulls 250x150'. totally different when not holding the sled. Puts focus totally on legs

BrianKing

03-08-2006, 10:16 AM

Coy's show looks marvelous. Those events look very, very, very good.

Eric Hammer

03-08-2006, 12:08 PM

I see you did your AARP machine today . . .

BrianKing

03-08-2006, 02:13 PM

I see you did your AARP machine today . . .
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND....Back x-tensions done on the 45 deg. xtension bench. Nice try though.

BrianKing

03-09-2006, 09:37 AM

3-09-06 Thursday
Warm-up

Snatches 210x3,231x3

DE deads 319x2,331x2,351x2,381x2,401x2 very explosive
ss/ham st calf 180 3x25

DE Box squat 15" 295 4x2
ss/neck (back/sides) 45 3x20(done during WU sets)
ss/Ham St high pull 90 3x10

Ham St uni-lat leg curl 45 3x10
ss/Ham st CS row 1-arm 90 2x20

D-bell curls giant set 30x10,40x10,50x10 (workin on my peaks)

BrianKing

03-12-2006, 06:00 PM

3-11-06 Sat

12" Log C&P 220x5,260x5,280x2, 310x1 PR. Finally Got my 310 up. I filmed it, and looking at my form I push pressed it instead of push jerking it. I will start working on that so I can take a few inches off the press.

Farmers 1 1/2 handles 175x200', 225x150'. Did this on a 50' course to work on my turns.

Stones 54" plat 260,275,310,340,377. Yep you read right. The 340 and 377 took two tries to get up. Felt great nonetheless.

BrianKing

03-14-2006, 09:26 AM

3-14-06 Tue
Warm-up/balance work

16" Box squat worked up to 595x1. I had about 15 -20 lbs in me but stopped. I am feeling really beat down today.
ss/T-bar row 90 2x15, 135 3x10

Ham St seated leg curl 135x12, 145 2x9
ss/Ham St prone hip sled 180 3x15

Ham st calf 180 3x35
ss/shrug 335 3x15

4-way neck back 3x30 45/sides 3x20 45
ss/crunches 3x30

Curls 3x10
ss/back xtension holds 2x30 sec

stability ball stretches for hips/low back

I hope I am not getting sick. I slept 9 hours last nite and I could go to sleep right now if there were a bed nearby.

BrianKing

03-15-2006, 09:46 AM

3-15-06 Wed
Warm-up

Push Jerks 265 2x3, 275x3

Ham St Incline 1-arm 90 3x10

1-arm OH d-bell press on 1/2 domes 30'x 3x10

Stab Ball Complex: 1-arm D-bell bench 50's 3x10/crunch 3x30/push-up hold 3x20 sec.

Bunch of static stretching for hips, low back, glutes, and hams. My back is feeling a bit stiff right now.

BrianKing

03-17-2006, 11:15 AM

3-17-06 Fri
Warm-up, warm-up and more warm-up
I feel like death warmed over. Every joint in my body aches bad. Thank god next week is deload week.
Not much of a training session today but here goes

Sled pulls 185 2x200'
ss/Ham St CS puldown 1-arm 90 4x10

DE box squat 275x2, 295 3x2. Hips, knees, and back felt rreeaall nice. Still real explosive

Did some neck work, calves and pretty much called it a day. I am taking tommorrow off too just so I can rest. If I try and train there is no doubt I will get hurt.

BrianKing

03-21-2006, 10:57 AM

3-22-06 Tue
De-load week. Boy I am I glad.

Warm-up (alot)/Balance work

Did three mini circuits 3x10 each one
C#1: Leg press, Ham St CS row 1-arm,Ham St shoulder press 1-arm, shrug
C#2: GB pull thru, Ham st prone bench, 8lb Med ball throws
C#3: Crunches 3x30, DB tri xtension, back xtension holds

Finished off with a 60 rep set of leg xtensions and more balance work.

Next week I will start a 3 week deadlift cycle.

SBaier

03-21-2006, 11:31 AM

I'm looking forward to reading your DL program the next 3 weeks.

BrianKing

03-21-2006, 01:17 PM

Probably gonna be someting like this:
Wk1: dead from floor for best set of five
Wk2: 15" dead for best set of three
Wk3: 18" dead for max

I am going to start cutting back on some of the Oly movements, cause my knees and shoulders are starting to get banged up. I will do some sort of power movement once a week, on my speed day (Thur.).

BrianKing

03-23-2006, 10:38 AM

3-23-06 Th
Warm-up

Balance work and lots of stretching

Push-ups 3x10. Done from chains hanging and handles hanging off power rack
Basic core work done off same apparatus. This shit was hard, but alot of fun. I will definitely do some more of this, AND SHOW MY TRAINING PARTNER HAMMER SOME OF THIS FINE CORE WORK.

Two mini sircuits for 3x15
C#1: leg press, HS P-down 1-arm,seated calf,HS high pull 1-arm,HS shoulder press
C#2: HS incline,HS leg curl 1 leg,face pulls,step-ups

back xtension holds 3x30 sec/balance work
d-bell curl, GB tri pushdown super set 3x10

Eric Hammer

03-23-2006, 12:50 PM

He-king, Don't Think You Are All That With Your Push Ups And Core Work Off Of Chains---i Did That 2 Years Ago!!!! :eb:

P.S. NICE SPELLING "SIRCUITS"

SBaier

03-23-2006, 01:37 PM

Now Hammer, I knew you had those pushup handles on straps, but I never saw your big @$$ on them... just the wrestlers! ;)

Eric Hammer

03-23-2006, 02:50 PM

Shawn, I am a jack of all trades. . . I'll try anything just once!

BrianKing

03-23-2006, 03:19 PM

Hey Hammer, I did'nt know we were having a spelling bee.

That was two years ago. What about now? Key word here (correct me if I spell this wrong), C-O-R-E....Core. Hey I did'nt even need to hear that word used in a sentence. :N:

BrianKing

03-25-2006, 05:33 PM

3-25-06 Sat
Warm-up
Not a bad day, but not a good day for me neither. My lawn care service is kicking in and I am working alot more and I am sore and my grip is a little shitty. No problem though, Hammer a.k.a "Junior" kept me going.

2"Axle presses we worked up to 4x3. This is what we are gonna start doing on Saturdays to increase the press volume and the friggin ass pain in my wrists. I set 4 PR's today 310x3,315x3,320x3,325x2 felt good. I see a 350 in the future.

FW 1 1/2" handle 175 120' w/3turns, 225 90' w/2 turns. Had no grip today. "Junior" kicked ass on these.

Stones 54" 210,230,250,275,310(no)/ 230,250,275(one motion),310,340(no)

BrianKing

03-28-2006, 10:07 AM

3-28-06 Tue
Warm-up

Deadlift 585x3 w/belt and straps. Felt good considering I haven't pulled heavy off the floor in a while.

GB pull thru 3x10
ss/seated calf 180x12,200 2x10

Ham St CS p-down 180x12,270 2x10
ss/neck 90 2x10(back), 65 2x10(sides)

Seated shrugs 270 3x12
ss/crunches 3x30

Back xtension static holds w/25 lbs 2x15 sec
ss/PB tri xtension 3x10

Eric Hammer

03-28-2006, 10:30 AM

Nice workout. great job on the deads!

BrianKing

03-28-2006, 10:45 AM

Thanks. I know I mentioned that I was gonna do a three week cycle with deads this week, 15" next week, and 18" on the third. I think I am gonna do regular deads agin next week and try 605 for three, then move to pin pulls.
Doing deads will give my knees a good break too. They are screaming right now.

BrianKing

03-30-2006, 02:12 PM

3-30-06 Thu
Warm-up

Mini-band crunches 3x30
ss/neck back 90 3x12

2 Board press Med. grip worked up to 355x3 and had at least two more reps in me. I felt really strong and will probably do these next week as well.
ss/HS CS row 200x20,290x12,340 2x10

Stab. Ball 1-arm bench 3x10 60's

GB Tri xtesion 3x10
ss/HS high pull 1-arm 90 3x10

hammer curl 2x10
ss/slr 2x10

sled pull 185x200', sled drag 185x200'

BrianKing

03-31-2006, 10:29 AM

3-31-06 Fri
Warm-up/very light day. Can't do too much of anything lower body wise. I have a pretty bad case of pattellar tendonitis. My tendon is swelled to double the size of my other pat. tendon below knee cap.

DE deads 315 4x2 did these while standing on the purple band

HS standing leg curl 70x15,80x12,90x12

GB pull thru 3x10

Dec ab 3x40

Definitely can't do any log cleans or push jerks Sat. As far as stones go, I will only do the light ones and work one motion loads.

Nicolette L.

03-31-2006, 11:56 AM

Brian~
Man, I am sorry to hear about it. Take care of yourself.

BrianKing

03-31-2006, 11:59 AM

It is definitely a bummer but it is part of the game. I should be able to do the yoke and farmers Saturday, but no heavy stones.
I am just icing the heck out of it and trying not to agitate it.

Nicolette L.

03-31-2006, 12:02 PM

Yea, Dont push it to much. I hope it heals quickly and fully. Man, keep us posted!

Jay O'Neill

03-31-2006, 01:04 PM

Hey Brian... how do you do those stab ball one arm benchs. do you put your free hand on your hip?

BrianKing

03-31-2006, 01:25 PM

Hey Brian... how do you do those stab ball one arm benchs. do you put your free hand on your hip?
The starting position is with both arms in lockout. I leave one arm in lockout while I press with the other arm for the prescribed reps.
The only thing on the ball is my head and upper back. I stay in a constant bridge position through out the excercise.

Jay O'Neill

03-31-2006, 04:23 PM

Thanks... i do those as well but 2 handed... i'll give the 1 handed a try.
i'll let the stranger be my spotter...haha

barabas47

03-31-2006, 04:55 PM

a week of rest never hurts anyone in strongman. it'll probably help you set some prs the following week on events

BrianKing

04-03-2006, 04:45 PM

4-1-06 Sat
Felt really good energy wise, but the ole wheel is still a bit fubar'ed.
Only did two events today.

Farmers 1 1/2" handles did 285 for 165' 1 turn and one sit down(BS). Grip was'nt an issue. Turning with 1 1/2" handles throws you off balance
300 for about 65' with one turn.

Stones to 54" plat. Did'nt lap these but one motioned them or had them in a quarter squat position. Did'nt have much leg drive on these neither.
210,230,260,275,310/230,275,310,320(no)

Called it a day.

BrianKing

04-03-2006, 04:49 PM

4-3-06 Mon
Warm-up

Deadlifts did 585x1, 615 was going up but stalled out

HS seated leg curl 135 3x10
ss/HS calf 360 3x15
ss/PB & MB tri xtension 3x12

HS high pull 1-arm 90 3x12
ss/neck 90 3x15 back

Dec ab 3x20 w/25 med ball

Back xtension 3x10 w/25 med ball

Jay O'Neill

04-03-2006, 04:52 PM

NIce work on your last 2 workouts there Brian. Good stuff especially with a bum wheel.
Hope all is well and you heal up fast

BrianKing

04-04-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks, Jay. When you know its gonna hurt, it takes away your agility, and explosion. This damn tedonitis won't go away.

BrianKing

04-05-2006, 10:48 AM

4-05-06 Wed
Static stretch legs/Warm-up

2-Board w/Med grip worked up to 375x2. The gym had nothing but turds in it today so I stopped because of lack of spotters.
ss/neck 90 3x15 back/55 3x12 sides
ss/HS cs row 1-arm 90x15,135x12,160 2x10

HS Inc. 180x12,230x10,270x8

Lying tri xtension 60x12,65 2x10
ss/stab ball static hold 2x20 sec/stab ball crunch 3x30

Back xtension w/PB 3x10 w/5 sec hold after ea set
ss/seated calf 90x20,140x15,180x12

Wasn't expecting much today. Had to pull double duty Monday and work til 5 am Tue morning and be back in at 12:30 pm on Tue. Plus I woke up Tue morning with a sore throat. When I woke up this morning I felt really groggy but had a decent session.
Thru sickness and injury K-Unit (Hammers term) will still bring da' funk. Be ready everybody.

Eric Hammer

04-05-2006, 12:22 PM

but how many cylinders are you firing on? ? ?

BrianKing

04-05-2006, 02:10 PM

I am firing on about 7 cylinders right now.

Eric Hammer

04-05-2006, 03:34 PM

7, it sounds like your your 4 banger GEO Metro is sputtering out, you should check your starter or maybe your alternator.

SBaier

04-05-2006, 09:44 PM

Hahahahahahaha

BrianKing

04-07-2006, 10:20 AM

4-07-06 Fri
Warm-up. Knee feels better but I am still not ready to get after it 100%.
Crunches 2x30
ss/neck back and sides 45 3x15

DE deads w/GB 315 4x2

GB pull thru 3x10
ss/HS calf 360x15, 450 2x10

HS CS pulldown 1-arm 90 3x12
ss/curls 3x12

Back raises w/MB 3x10
crunches 2x40

SLed drag 160 250'/pull 250'
elliptical 5 min

BrianKing

04-10-2006, 10:35 AM

4-08-06 Sat
12" Log C&P worked up to 280 and missed 300 3 times. I wasn't to disappointed, considering I barely used any leg drive on 280. My knee felt OK but I still am not gonna do any jerks until it is pain free. Plus, I haven't touched the log in two weeks.

Tire flip 3x10 Eric flips I flip style. Holy hamstrings, I could tell I had'nt flipped a tire in a while

Yoke 230 180', 450 180', 630 180' (one sit down about 20sec). Very good cardio

Stones 67,61,54 plat 210,230,250,275,310,320(lapped)/320,340,377(lapped)

Eric finally got the 377 stone. I still have him beat though, cause it only took me two times to load it a few weeks ago. HeHeHe.

Eric Hammer

04-10-2006, 11:45 AM

blah, blah, it only took me two times to load it, blah, blah, blah. you say you loaded it, but no one has seen it. . . If a bear shits in the woods and no one is around . . .

BrianKing

04-10-2006, 01:33 PM

Allright, that's cool. But you did see me smoke your ass in the 630lb Yoke carry for 180'. Uhhh, how many sit downs did you have again?

Eric Hammer

04-10-2006, 02:27 PM

so you know I suck at your rickety old piece of sh*% yoke. For someone who is firing on 7/8 cylinders not loading the 377 stone on saturday seems like a big mental let down? ? ? Anytime you want it . . . bring it. . .

BrianKing

04-10-2006, 02:57 PM

Oh your such a big tough guy behind that keyboard aren't ya boy? Just work on that C-O-R-E and I'll see ya Saturday with my 7 cylinders. I think we have a date with the 325 pistons too so be ready "Mr. Sore Back"

Eric Hammer

04-11-2006, 04:05 AM

My sore back will be fine, I just want to see you load that stone. . . if you can't I can understand . . . maybe your knee will be bothering you that day? ? ? or something else. . .like your favore hip hop artist says . . . " cry me a river, cry me a river" ----justin timberlake

BrianKing

04-11-2006, 11:27 AM

4-11-06 Tue

Rack Pulls off 3rd pin 15" worked up to 705x1 w/belt. Probably had about 15-20 pounds in me.

HS seated leg curl 135,45,55 3x10
ss/HS calf 250,340,430 3x20,15,10
ss/neck back 90 3x15

HS CS row 160 3x10 1-arm
ss/HS leg press 1-leg 1platex15,2platex15,3platex10 1/2reps
B-bell shrug 405 1x25

My back and knee felt like shit this morning when I got up, but as soon as I finished my training and walked out of the gym, everything loosened up. My knee feels better then it has in a while.

BrianKing

04-12-2006, 10:08 AM

4-12-06 Wed
Warm up

3 Board Press w/med grip 405x1
ss/balance work on warm up sets

Incline D-bell 80x10,90x10,100x10. Do these w/palms facing each other.

GB tri xtension 3x10
ss/rear delts 3x10

Yoke runs 230 4x180

My knee is near 100% right now. It does'nt hurt when I walk and I actually did some form running drills at 1/2 speed with minimal pain. I am going in for a massage on Friday. Mine will me non-Brokeback Mountain style unlike my training partner.

Jay O'Neill

04-12-2006, 10:16 AM

Eric Hammer

04-12-2006, 10:34 AM

If you walk bow legged on saturday I'll understand why. Brokeback this biatch!!!!

Load the 377 stone this weekend will you please??? :B:

BrianKing

04-12-2006, 10:47 AM

Strong work there Brian... congrats on the knee gettin better.
Hopefully they don't pull the switcheroo on you at the massage place. The girl "calls in sick" and you get Bruno. If you hear someone spit on their hand... get the hell out of there!
You always make me laugh unlike my player hatin training partner. I will make sure to search the room to see if they have any chloroform(sp?). Hopefully this lady will have an assistant of the Chinese origin. That will be a real treat. I am trying to get it arranged to where she will be at my show in July. I will introduce my Brokeback training partner to the ways of the lady. LOL

BrianKing

04-14-2006, 03:21 PM

4-14-06 Fri
Neck 45 3x15 back and sides
ss/Dec Ab 3x30

DE deadlifts 315 4x2 w/BB

Light V-squats 3x10
ss/seated calf 220 3x10

HS CS rows 450x8

D-bell Snatches 70x5 each arm, 80x5 each arm

Got my non-brokeback mountain massage and loved it. Hammer, I think you'll like getting a massage by a woman. She was really good. By the way my 8th cylinder is kicking at 100% as is my low back. Get ready to roll tommorrow "Junior".

BrianKing

04-16-2006, 07:47 AM

4-15-06 Sat
12" Log C&P 200,230,250 3 cleans/3presses each set. 265x2,285x1 press and 3 cleans. 300x1,310x1(very easy). Think I found a new technique for pressing the log today. Not gonna get into it because I want to test it out again. 310 was no problem and I pressed it about 3-4 weeks ago, but today it literally shot of my chest like a cannon.

FW 1.5" handles 165, 215,235125' w/turn, 285 65'
1.25 O2 tanks 325x40' w/ straps. All farmers felt like a ton today.

Stones 54" plat. 230,260,275x1/320,340(no),377(no)/320,340(no). Had no hip and leg drive today. They felt heavy as shit too. I think the heat got me a little. It was 85 degrees and with us training on pavement I think the temperature was relly closer to 100 degrees.

Overall not a bad day. I am really happy at log presses. I think where I haven't squatted or done any cleans for three weeks has effected my stone and farmers performance. Now that my knee is feeling better, I can start squatting again.

BrianKing

04-17-2006, 10:06 PM

4-17-06 Mon
Warm-up: Neck 2x10, Dec ab 2x30, back raise 1x10, balance work

18" Deadlift 785x1. Felt really good to lift something half way heavy again. I may have had a few more pounds in me but I wanted to end on agood note

HS uni-lateral leg curl 1-leg 45x10,50 2x10
ss/neck back/sides 80 3x12

HS prone hip sled 180 3x12
ss/HS CS pulldown 1-arm 90x15,135 2x10

B-bell shrug 405x25

D-bell curls 3x10
HS calf 1-leg 180 3x12

GB tri pushdown

Jay O'Neill

04-17-2006, 11:24 PM

strong work Brian! Hey how do you measure the 18" dead? From floor to bar?

BrianKing

04-18-2006, 10:09 AM

strong work Brian! Hey how do you measure the 18" dead? From floor to bar?
Yes, that is usually how you do it. For my show in July I am making 10" blocks set the weight on. The starting position for me is about 1" below my kneecap and I am 6' 2".

Jay O'Neill

04-18-2006, 10:49 AM

Yes, that is usually how you do it. For my show in July I am making 10" blocks set the weight on. The starting position for me is about 1" below my kneecap and I am 6' 2".

Very cool. Thanks for the info! Good luck with your show in July!

BrianKing

04-19-2006, 10:17 AM

4-19-06 Wed
Warm-up: neck 1x12 back sides, crunches 1x30, 45 degree back raise hold

8" Log Inc. w/GB's 200x1. Man that shit was hard! Green Bands on incline presses suck. There had to be at least 140-160lbs of tension at the top.
ss/HS CS low row 180x15,230x12,270x10

1-arm DB shoulder press 60x12,70x12,80x10
Goodmorning 135x5,225 2x5

Lying tri xtension 60's 3x10
ss/curls 3x10

DB flyes 40 1x20/DB bencvh 40x20/Pec-dec 100x20

Chain suspended ab work. Performed like doing the ab wheel 3x10. Very brutal cause this also worked the pecs and tri's

SBaier

04-19-2006, 11:11 AM

Workouts are looking good. Looking forward to meeting you in Kansas. Are you ready for Kokomo?

I like chain supported ab work. I am definitely going to add those.

BrianKing

04-19-2006, 11:20 AM

Workouts are looking good. Looking forward to meeting you in Kansas. Are you ready for Kokomo?

I like chain supported ab work. I am definitely going to add those.
Man, I don't think anybody is truly ready for a show like Coy's. Like I was telling Eric, it is the typw of show that will equalize everybodies strengths and weaknesses. It is extra heavy, long distances, and fast.

Kansas will be fun. Hammer is convinced that he will beat me. ;)

D.J. Satterfield

04-19-2006, 11:36 AM

"Baby Boy" talking smack to you already huh?

BrianKing

04-19-2006, 11:48 AM

Yea, a little bit. i just tell "Junior" to mind his manners and respect his elders. :LOL:

BrianKing

04-21-2006, 10:05 AM

4-21-06 Fri
Warm-up: ballsitic stretch lower, static stretch upper, dec ab 1x30, 45 degree backraise 1x10

DE Box squat w/GB 315x2, 335 4x2. Felt really good on these considering I haven't squatted in 3 weeks. My ass is also sore from not performing this movement. This has to be why I have been sucking at the stones.
ss/neck back 45,70,90 3x15

DE Deadlift 355 5x2
ss/HS calf 270x15,360x12,450 2x10

GB pull thru 3x10
ss/HS high pull 1-arm 90 3x12

GB Z-squat 3x10. Stand on GB w/one leg.Put arms through loops. Simulates the feel of lifting an atlas stone. Made this one up this morning. I like the movement and will add this into my training.

I guess I can say I am firing on all cylinders again.

BrianKing

04-24-2006, 10:12 AM

4-22-06 Sat

Power stair 270x6, 315x3. Wanted to get a feel for this since I have never done it before. Did these with Rolling Thunder apparatus.

Farmer Walk 1.5" 245 130' in about 24-25 sec.

12" Log C&P did 260x1 then tried 290 and could'nt do it. I tried wearing my Inzer belt to see if it would make my cleanm easier. It sucked because I could'nt breathe when I cleaned it. This is whdy I could'nt press it.

Stones 230,260,275,lapped 320

Short and sweet.

BrianKing

04-24-2006, 10:16 AM

4-24-06 Monday
warm-up: ballistic stretch lower, dec ab 1x30, 45 deg hyper 1x15

Box Squat 16" w/GB & PB 455x1
ss/neck back 90 3x20/sides 90 3x10
ss/HS calf 180 3x25

SLD 225x8,245 2x8
ss/HS CS pulldown 180x15,270x12,320x10

Shrug 315 3x20
ss/Chain supported abs 3x10

They gym owner and a local police officer were doing "Heavy pulls" with 465. After I finished my last set of shrugs, I walked over and did three reps stiff legged. Very easy and felt light as hell.

GB z-squat 2x10

BrianKing

04-26-2006, 10:47 AM

Jay O'Neill

04-26-2006, 11:31 AM

4-26-06 Wed
Warm-up: Static stretch lower, 1x20 sec hold back raise, 3x30 dec ab, ballistic stretch upper, balance work

8" Log Inc. w/PB 240x2
ss/neck back 90x15,110x12,125x10

HS CS Low row 250 3x10
ss/Chain supported push ups 3x10

GB pushdown 3x15
ss/dec ab 3x30

Went and got another "Non-Brokeback" massage.

Massage oil turns out to be Either and a rag goes over your mouth... the more you fight the better it works.
If you wake up in the alley... don't say I didn't warn ya! Those guys are sneaky! Ask your partner...

BrianKing

04-28-2006, 10:19 AM

4-28-06 Fri
Warm-up: Ballistic stretch lower, crunchx30, back raisex10, neck 3x20

DE Box Squat w/GB 335 2x2, 355 2x2
ss/Chain Supported lat pull 3x10

DE 15" pin pulls 405 3x2, 455 2x2

GB pull thru 3x10/HS calf 180 3x30/B-bell Shrug 225 3x15 held from behind

Prone seated leg press 330 2x20/Ab pushdown 95 3x15

BrianKing

05-01-2006, 07:22 AM

4-29-06 Sat
12" Log C&P worked up to opening weight for Kansas 300x1. Called it quits

FW 150x120', 287x100' one drop

Power Stair w/rolling thunder 270x3,315x3,355x3

Stones 54" 230,260,275,320,340,377 took about a minute and a half
320,340,390(PR). That felt great

Not gonna touch the log til Salina, and I will probably breeze thru some lite implements on Fri or Sat. I feel really strong right now and very confident.

Now let me tell you about Saturday nite. I finally got Hammer to go out FOR DRINKS!!! We started out at the Louisville Fire game where we proceeded to down three Whiskey's in about an hour. Hammer was power drinking his whiskey, which was easy for himn cause he was mixing it with coke, where as I was drinking it with water (Like A Real Man). After the game we proceeded to go to Fourth St. Live, where we continued on our quest towards drunkedness. There was a group girls having a bachleorette party and they would not leave us alone no matter how many times I said "That's all right, I don't want to suck for a buck." Finally, as Hammer and I were walking over to another bar, we ran into them again. I finally broke out a dollar and began pulling a piece of candy from the girls necklace. Well, the whiskey was telling me to bite and pull, instead of suck. I bit down, pulled and broke the girls candy necklace and candy fell every which way. Hammer, being the gentleman he is, told me to break out a five dollar bill to compensate for the candy. The girl not only said no to the offer but she also handed me back my dollar bill and proclaimed I had ruined her nite of fun and that I was an asshole. Hey, at least they quit messing with us. They were worse then a group of Hare Krishna in an airport selling pencils.

BrianKing

05-01-2006, 08:22 AM

5-1-06 Mon
Warm-up: ballistic stretch lower, back raisex15, neck 45x20

Box Squat 16" w/two GB's 405x1 belt only
ss/neck 90 3x20/HS CS pulldown 180x15,270 2x10, 360x10

SLD 245x8, 265 2x8
ss/Seated calf 140 3x20

Shrug 355 3x15
ss/Cybex leg press 5plates 3x20

Chain Supported abs 3x10

SBaier

05-01-2006, 09:11 AM

Great story... glad to see you got Hammer out of his shell!

BrianKing

05-01-2006, 10:42 AM

I was proud of "Junior." He did'nt let me down. I kind of had my doubts when I went to pick him up because he had on his Birkenstock loafers. Well, at least he did'nt wear flip flops with a pin stripe shirt or I would have left his ass.

Eric Hammer

05-01-2006, 10:45 AM

What you won't be seen with me in public with my "frat boy" look????? Where is the love?????

SBaier

05-01-2006, 11:05 AM

Oh, I forgot to tell you Brian... Hammer is a true MetroSexual!

BrianKing

05-03-2006, 07:48 AM

5-3-06 Wed
Warm-up: static stretch lower, ballistic stretch upper, 45 degree back raise holds 2x20 sec, 1x30 dec ab

8" Log Inc. worked up to 325x1 PR for me.
ss/Chain supported face pull 3x10

Jammer press 1-arm 45 3x10
2" Axle z-squat w/PB 3x10. Really like this movement

HS dip 180 3x10
ss/Dec ab 3x40

BrianKing

05-08-2006, 10:12 AM

5-05-06 Fri
Warm-Up: balance stuff, neck 3x20, dec abx30, 45 deg. back stat hold 1x20sec

DE Box squat 335x2,355x2,365x2,375x2,385x2

DE 18"dead 405 5x2

Yoke walk 410 2x150' 2 min rest between sets

Tire Flip 700 2x5

Jay O'Neill

05-08-2006, 08:32 PM

BrianKing

05-08-2006, 09:04 PM

Jay, we have two chains hanging from the top of the power rack. There are handles on each chain that you grasp. When doing face pulls, i set the chains at about face level, exend my legs out in front of me, to where my arms are fully extended. I then pull myself up while keeping level with my ears. With these chains I also do abs,pushups, and bodweight lat work. The abs are performed in the same fashion as an ab wheel. The only difference being this is more intense.

BrianKing

05-09-2006, 01:00 PM

5-09-06 Tue
Warm-up: ballistic and static stretch total body

Box squat 405 2x3 really explosive and felt good. No belt
ss/Cybex CS Row 230 3x10

Push Jerk 225 2x3

Shrug 225 1x30

15" Dead 405 2x3
ss/calves 2x20

Leg curls 110 2x10
ss/db curls 2x10

one giant set of tri pushdowns 40x10,50x10,60x10

Abs 3x30

BrianKing

05-10-2006, 01:20 PM

5-10-06 Wed
Warm-up

DB snatch 1-arm 3x3 ea arm 40,60,80

GHR 3x10

Ab pushdowns 80 3x10

eliptical 9 min mile L5

BrianKing

05-14-2006, 08:04 PM

5-14-06 MEET DAY
Had a good time. First show since last February and overall I had a pretty solid performance. I just need to polish up some things and improve on my log press. My training partner Hammer showed the hell up. He surprised himself on some of his performances Saturday(even though he won't say it).
Here is a run down on my and his performance.
LOG: Hammer 340 3rd, just missed 365. Me 310 2nd, just missed 320 3rd

DEADLIFT: Hammer 800. Me 900

POWER STAIR: Hammer 15.5ish. Me 19.5ish

FARMERS: Hammer 18.06. Me 19.25

STONES: Hammer 19.2ish. Me 31 sec. Hammer seems to think I ran the stones quicker, but I could have sworn it was 31 sec.

Anyway, if Hammer does'nt get his pro card at Coy's(I'll make sure that won't happen), then I think the 365 log press is his at my show July 15th. It will be a nice battle between him and Baier indeed.
I am finally glad that I was able to put faces with names and actually meet alot of you guys. Also, I think we are getting ready to get a new training partner in Brian Dermody. I think he is getting the assistant S&C job for U of L football. If this happens we will not only have a great group but also more toys to play with.

Jay O'Neill

05-15-2006, 11:21 AM

Nice Work Brian... Killer Log OHP... Anything over 300 is world class!

BrianKing

05-15-2006, 11:53 AM

Nice Work Brian... Killer Log OHP... Anything over 300 is world class!
Thanks Jay. i really wanted 320 though and almost had it, but almost does'nt count. Man if only the "stranger" were there cheering me on I think it would have given me the edge.

Jay O'Neill

05-15-2006, 02:10 PM

Thanks Jay. i really wanted 320 though and almost had it, but almost does'nt count. Man if only the "stranger" were there cheering me on I think it would have given me the edge.

Brian.... the Stranger is always there.... but you can't press shit with a numb hand! LMAO!!!

BrianKing

05-15-2006, 03:53 PM

Brian.... the Stranger is always there.... but you can't press shit with a numb hand! LMAO!!!
Thats funny. hahahaha. Had to laugh out loud on that one.

Jessejobe

05-15-2006, 03:56 PM

I was at the meet but didn't introduce myself. Your lifting was very impressive. I told DJ he is pretty good for a old guy, DJ goes yeah he is he's 34. No disrespect but good lord you look alot older than 34, must be the goatee. Your DL was awesome.

Jesse Jobe

SBaier

05-15-2006, 08:48 PM

HAHAHAHA - Damn Jesse, you sure know what not to say to people. Kind of like the guy interviewing you Saturday Brian.

Reporter "How old are you Mr. King"
King "I'm 34."
Reporter "No really"
King "Really"
Reporter "No seriously"
King "I'm serious"
Reporter "Really?"
King "Yes!!!" (With a look on his face like the guy just shot his new puppy!)

I've never laughed so hard at someone else's expense! Thanks Brian!

Jessejobe

05-15-2006, 08:50 PM

And I am good at saying stupid things. I should really proof read stuff before I hit post. Sorry if it came out like that.

Jesse Jobe

BrianKing

05-16-2006, 10:28 AM

Ya, that was funny. I did'nt get it at first but then I realized that I my gray hair and the gray in my sideburns gave me that "Distinguished" look. When I got home Sunday night, I immediately cut my hair and trimmed my goatee.
Damn, I guess it is time to break out the Grecian formula. LOL

Thanks for posting this Shawn, you just gave Hammer some good ammunition. LOL

BrianKing

05-16-2006, 10:52 AM

5-16-06 Tue
Warm-up: neck 3x15 back/sides, dec ab 1x30, back raise 2x10, ballistic stretch lower

Put on my Metal Deadlift suit today and can honestly say it is the best suit I have ever worn. It took a few sets to stretch it out and fit right, but once it was up in my crotch, the explosion I got out of th ehole was tremendous.

Deadlift from 3rd pin 15" 745x3. Easily had 3-4 more reps and could have easily pulled an 800 or better. The last time I pulled from this level was at the end of March and it was for 705x1 w/ a belt. This should give you an ideas of how much this suit gives you.

Axle Z-squat w/GB 1x10, 2x8 w/50lbs added
ss/Ham St seated calf 320 3x25

Ham St deadlift shrug 270 3x10 (mimics car deadlift)
ss/Ham St leg xtension 50 3x15

SLD 225x8,265x8,285x8
ss/dec ab 3x30
ss/Pronated Inc DB press 60x15,70 2x12

D.J. Satterfield

05-16-2006, 06:05 PM

I just got done mowing my yard, where I think about alot of things as I trudge along, and I was going over the Kansas Strongman in my mind and some of the things that went on this last weekend. Eric and Shawn's "log war" for the record and all of you guys pressing over 300+ lbs. Very impressive. My screw up on the power stairs, the kid dropping the log backwards and about killing himself, Brian, Bob, Dean & others pulling 850-900 lbs on the silver dollar deadlift and many more memories that you always get at a meet. But then came that special moment that I knew I would always remember. Corndogs and mayonnaise.
We were sitting at Applebees the night before, talking about everyones trip to Salina, when Brian hit us with the "I had corndogs with mayo on them on the way down here" story. That was one different way to eat a corndog and you would have had to have been there to get the full enjoyment out of the story. It was even funnier as Eric sat and ate his "fifteen bowls" of salad the night before the contest.
So I got to thinking that after the 1st and 2nd place performances that Eric and Brian put on, maybe I was the one that had it all wrong by eating fish and rice and yams, etc. I now believe the meal of champions is corndogs with mayonnaise along with a big bowl of salad. LOUISVILLE POWER LIVES ON.

Jay O'Neill

05-16-2006, 06:48 PM

BrianKing

05-17-2006, 10:24 AM

That's funny shit. When I pulled a corn dog out, eric just shook his head, but when he saw the mayo, he said "Dude, I can actually see you getting fatter." I just could'nt resist them though and they went really well with my chocolate milk and 2% white milk.
What's even funnier then this is the girl that was behind the counter. The day before we left, I went to Wal-Mart and bought this Redneck looking Chevy ball cap with a NASCAR logo on it. I bought it to spite some people at the place I work at (Lousiville Ford Plant). Anyway, I wore it on the way to Kansas. So as I am getting my corndogs, the girl behind the counter said she liked my hat and went into this whole deal about how she would like to find one with Colorado on it and how she wish she could find a hat like that that was within her budget. The hat only cost $10.00

As far as how many salads and corndogs it takes...That was probably the first corndog I have eaten in about six months or better. I like salads and actually had one at our first stop , but not for every meal, and definitely not as a main course. Eric, I think, is getting endorsed by Slim-Fast, as he consumes at least 2-3 cans after each Sat. training session.

Jay O'Neill

05-17-2006, 12:39 PM

How the hell does he maintain his weight eating salads and slurpin Slim fast? he must be closet eater... he probably has Ding-dong and Ho-Ho locker in the back of his closet....

AS for the girl behind the counter... If she bought that hat it would have 2 hours pay for her....hahaha

Tell me truth Brian... did ya slip her the corn-dog... and give the old Mayonaise ...hahhahahahha man I crack myself up... i have to stop this... i am supposed to be a professional..

BrianKing

05-17-2006, 01:01 PM

BrianKing

05-18-2006, 11:22 AM

5-18-06 Thur
Was'nt very good today. Had some major sinus drainage last nite and I did not sleep very well.

Warm-up: neck back 90 3x15, 45 deg back raise 2x10, balance work, static stretch lower

Close grip Bench 315 3x3
ss/T-Bar row 135 3x10

DB lying tri xtension 65's 3x10
ss/Rear delts 3x15

DB clean and press 70 3x3 ea arm

45 deg back raise holds 2x30 sec
ss/Chain Supp abs 3x10

Left the gym a little irate. Gym owner threw away my 2 and 3 boards and cleverly came up with the excuse that he gave them to some guy I know (BS!). He also said that doing board presses was bending the bar (BS!). I said "NO, heavy squats and deads are bending your bars." Oh well, I guess I am going to Lowes to get some lumber to make some more boards.

D.J. Satterfield

05-18-2006, 12:11 PM

"The boards are bending the bars," yeah, that is a good one. :M:

BrianKing

05-18-2006, 01:49 PM

"The boards are bending the bars," yeah, that is a good one. :M:
That's what I thought. Apparently he skipped school when they taught Physics. From my experience if you want to bend something you start from the outer edges of the object and apply force.

Jay O'Neill

05-18-2006, 11:57 PM

That's what I thought. Apparently he skipped school when they taught Physics. From my experience if you want to bend something you start from the outer edges of the object and apply force.

So let me get this right... he throws out the boards that belong to a 300+ pound strongman... and lies... what an idiot!

I had similar encounter... i explained to a gym owner that his bars were not power bars and would bend with any heavy weight... he said they wer power bars and tested to 1000 pounds... I preceded to to some rack deads around 500 and higher when the bar bent... showed it to the owner and he said it was a faulty bar... i bent 2 more that day before he finally believed me...
he also said that chalk would ruin the bars as well... there ought to be a law that you have to least have been to a gym.. to own one... frickin morons...
Stranger says hi by the way...

BrianKing

05-19-2006, 10:46 AM

So let me get this right... he throws out the boards that belong to a 300+ pound strongman... and lies... what an idiot!

I had similar encounter... i explained to a gym owner that his bars were not power bars and would bend with any heavy weight... he said they wer power bars and tested to 1000 pounds... I preceded to to some rack deads around 500 and higher when the bar bent... showed it to the owner and he said it was a faulty bar... i bent 2 more that day before he finally believed me...
he also said that chalk would ruin the bars as well... there ought to be a law that you have to least have been to a gym.. to own one... frickin morons...
Stranger says hi by the way...
That's just it, Jay, this guy has been in the business for 20+ years and has competed in both bodybuilding and powerlifting. The thing is it is starting to get to a point where I feel a bit uncomfortable. One day it's me asking if it is okay to keep something in the gym and getting the okay to the next day him saying I have to get it out. Bullshit I tell ya. He is that guy that says he is going to do something (strongman, powerlifting, etc.), then the next day backs out. A "waffler" if you will. Right now I am just waiting for him to tell me that all the implements need to be gone. I can just sense it...The gym is starting to turn into a Fitness Center (Yuck). I will go out on a limb and say that within two months, we will be training at a storage facility, which is fine by me. I will say this, he did say I could use the boards if I keep them out of sight and don't leave them laying out for others to use, so I will give him that.

BrianKing

05-19-2006, 12:12 PM

5-19-06 Fri

Sled pull ss/sled drag 140x150' ea x2

Jammer 90x6, 180 2x6

Ham St uni-lat leg curls 45 3x10
ss/HS high pull 1 arm 90 3x10

DB high pull 3x3 ea arm 60
Dec ab 3x40

GB goodmorning 3x12
ss/GB tri xtension 3x12

BrianKing

05-22-2006, 10:49 AM

5-20-06 Sat

FW 1.5" worked up to 300x50'. Felt pretty light in hands. Sat it down with no turn. 325 pistonsx25'. Felt good off the ground but they are awkward as hell.

Log C&P 270x2, 300 clean. Knee is still bugging me so I did'nt push it.

900 tirex5/325 piston dragx100' did this twice

5-21-06 Sun

Yoke carry worked up to 690x50'. Felt okay, but again trying not to put pressure on knee

Staggered stones 230(70),250(67),275(57),310(57)(no load but got to plat.)x2. This is a difficult event mainly because of the height of the platforms. The carry isn't so bad but when you have to press those first two stones it takes it out of you.

This two day trainign isn't that bad. It will definitely help improve cardio and stamina. I am gonna do some specific cardio work during the week to help with carrying stones to the platform

BrianKing

05-23-2006, 10:40 AM

5-23-06 Tue
Warm-up: Ballistic stretch lower body, neck back/sides 90 3x15, 45 deg. back static holds 2x20 sec., 1x30 crunch

Deadlift off 2nd pin w/ suit & belt worked up to 745x2

HS uni-lat leg curl 45x10, 55 2x10
ss/HS V-squat 180x10, 270 2x10
ss/seated calf 180x15, 200 2x12

HS seated shrug 270x20, 360x20

165lb rock carry 1x100', 2x200'

HS crunch 2x30 30lb
ss/two point bridge holds off DB's 2x20 sec

Training Session #2
Cable Curls 3x12 ea arm
ss/Cable rows 120x15, 140 2x12

DB Push press 60x3, 70x3, 80x3 ea arm

BrianKing

05-24-2006, 10:12 AM

5-24-06 Wed
Warm-up: static stretch lower, g-morning 1x10 b-bell, dec ab 1x30

OH Pin press 320x3 bar set just above head. working on my sticking point

12" Log Push jerk 220 3x3 work on form and speed

HS Shoulder press 180x12, 270 2x10

Stab Ball core work

Dec Ab 3x30

Balance work

Elliptical L5 8 min mile

Training Session #2
Inc DB bench Hands pronated/elbows in 40x25,60x20,80x16. Great Tricep X-ercise. DB's flared out and brought below chest
ss/Rear Delt on Pec-Dec 70x30, 90x25, 110x15
ss/1-Leg leg press 90 2x30, 180x20

Jay O'Neill

05-24-2006, 11:44 AM

5-24-06 Wed
Warm-up: static stretch lower, g-morning 1x10 b-bell, dec ab 1x30

OH Pin press 320x3 bar set just above head. working on my sticking point

12" Log Push jerk 220 3x3 work on form and speed

HS Shoulder press 180x12, 270 2x10

Stab Ball core work

Dec Ab 3x30

Balance work

Elliptical L5 8 min mile

Workouts are lookin good... Did you design your own plan?
How is that idiot Gym owner, did he get rid of anymore or your stuff?

BrianKing

05-24-2006, 01:27 PM

Workouts are lookin good... Did you design your own plan?
How is that idiot Gym owner, did he get rid of anymore or your stuff?
Ya, I design my own w/o's. I don't really write out a program for several weeks because things can change such as days alotted to train, injury/soreness may occur, etc. I focus my training based on the upcoming show and building up weaknesses. I will continue the pin presses for a couple more weeks and then switch movements. My test will be on Saturdays when we do log presses. If I improve then good if not then back to the drawing board.

As far as the gym owner goes, he is okay, just a little wishy washy at times. He would be a good politician cause he talks out of both sides of his mouth. ANd yes my Rolling Thiunder pin is missing which sucks Donkey Balls.

BrianKing

05-25-2006, 10:30 AM

5-25-06 Thur
Warm-up: static stretch pecs/shoulders, ballistic stretching, static stretch groins, 45 deg back raise static holds 2x20 sec, dec ab 1x30, neck back/sides 45 3x15
Jammer 90x6, 180 2x6. Simulates top portion of tire flip

DE Box Squat w/PB, GB 315 4x2

DE frame lift 1.5" handles 390 4x2

GB pull thru 2x10
ss/HS calf 360 3x15

Sled Pulls w/chain thru belt 145 3x270'. DOne rapidly w/1:1 rest ratio

Training Session #2
B-bell shrug 245 3x20
ss/Pulley row 140,160,180 3x12
ss/Ab pulldown 80 3x12
Rev hyper w/5lb med ball 2x12

BrianKing

05-28-2006, 06:40 AM

5-27-06 Sat.

FW 1.5" Handles 265x130', 325x50'(grip), 325x65' w/turn. Before these we did a bunch a of warm-up sets courtesy of High Volume Hammer Training System.

12" Log. Knee still mesing with me so I did a sem--strict press with 290 and called it quits.

Tire flip No reps. Had no hips left in me. I had a high volume high load week in the weightroom and I think it caught up with me.

SBaier

05-28-2006, 09:14 AM

FWs are looking strong King! How was the speed on the 325?

BrianKing

05-29-2006, 06:54 PM

Shawn, if I had to guess I would say somewhere in the teens. I am happy with this. This coming up weekend I may try 350 w/ a turn.

5-28-06 Sun
It was a hot motherf**ker today. 89 degrees and training on blacktop. Hey, we got a great tan and was on the verge of heat stroke so it was all good.

Yoke/Duck walk Med: worked up to a 700 yoke for 55' and 315 duck for 50'.

Stones 230(70"), 250(66), 275(58), 310(58)no/ 230(70"),250(66"),275(58),310(58), 340(no). Shouldered all but the 310. This really helps with the breathing and loading those first two.

Zercher carries w/Yoke 10x50' 230.

SBaier

05-29-2006, 07:32 PM

Make sure you are re-gripping under the stone rather than over the stone... it makes shouldering it a lot easier. Hammer and I messed around with that about a year ago based off of something I read. It is hard taking it from the lap to the chest this way, but just pops right onto the shoulder. Like usual, Hammer took to this pretty quick.

BrianKing

05-29-2006, 07:48 PM

Ya, I kinda, sorta did that, but where I am not used to it I was a bit awkward. Once you get the stone onto your shoulder, it really isn't that bad. What killed us though, is we lost all of our tacky on the first stone. We were sweating like pigs and the tacky was like grease. Also it was hot as hell, which is a good thing, cause it will pay off come July 1st. I am really happy with this two day training system. What I have to do now is cut back my volume in the weightroom so I am not drained on event days.

BrianKing

05-30-2006, 10:15 AM

5-30-06 Tue
Warm-up: elliptical 5 minutes, 2x10 45 degree back raise, 1x30 crunch, ballistic stretch lower,

Frame lift belt/straps 640x1
ss/neck back/sides 95 3x15, 70 3x12

HS Uni-lat leg curl 45x10,55x10, 60x9
ss/seated calf 180 3x15

8"Log rack jerks 150x3,200x3,220x3,240x3

45 degree static holds w/25lb med ball 2x20 sec
ss/HS crunch 40 2x30

elliptical L5 1 mile 6:30. Wanted to check this out today. I think all the cardio we are doing outside is working. Last week it me 8 min to go a mile. Today it was a joke.

Training Session #2
Face Pulls 80x20,100x20,120x20
Leg Xtension 3x20 70
Tri Pushdown 3x12 60
Static stretch lower

Jay O'Neill

05-30-2006, 10:47 AM

BrianKing

05-30-2006, 10:55 AM

Thanks Jay.....The "stranger" says hi.

Jay O'Neill

05-30-2006, 11:21 AM

Thanks Jay.....The "stranger" says hi.

I was just gonna tell you the same thing... haha... great minds think alike...

BrianKing

06-01-2006, 10:32 AM

6-1-06 Thur
Warm-up: 5 min elliptical, 2x20 sec stat holds 45 deg. back raise, 1x20 neck back/sides

Jammer 90x6, 180 2x6
ss/neck back 45x20,70x20,95x20/sides 45x15,70 2x12

12" Log rack OH press 250x2 (shitty)

CG Bench w/PB worked up to 315x3

Tire drags 5x50' (definitely different, I even felt this in my traps)

CS abs 3x12

Eric Hammer

06-01-2006, 10:54 AM

Did you get us a tire to drag?????

BrianKing

06-01-2006, 11:15 AM

Did you get us a tire to drag?????
Yes I did and it is a different feel. Not quite 400 lbs but we can add weight to the inside.

BrianKing

06-03-2006, 10:55 PM

6-3-06 Sat

FW 1.5" handles 270x120', 325x60'w/turn 20 more feet, 350x50'

12" Log C&P 265x2, 300x1, 320 no press but 2 cleans

900 tire 5 flips/ tire drag 50' maybe 300lb tire

THEN IT HAPPENED!!!! Flipped the 900 once then went and flipped again......CRACK POP CRACK!!! Yes, I managed to f**k myself up again. Tore the sheath from foremarm to bicep. Done for awhile

barabas47

06-04-2006, 05:40 AM

hope you get well soon. I know this is the heart of the strongman season

SBaier

06-04-2006, 08:06 PM

Sorry to hear about this Brian. I know you have had to come back again, and put so much into the past year. Take care!

BrianKing

06-04-2006, 08:42 PM

Sorry to hear about this Brian. I know you have had to come back again, and put so much into the past year. Take care!
Thanks Shawn. I don't think it is as bad as when I did it to my left arm. I can do alot more and I haven't started bruising any. I am going to my chiro. first thing in the morning to start rehab so will see what's up.

D.J. Satterfield

06-05-2006, 06:34 AM

Sorry to hear about things Brian, hope you heal up soon.

BrianKing

06-05-2006, 10:07 AM

Sorry to hear about things Brian, hope you heal up soon.
Thanks D.J., I went to the chiropractor this morning and what I have is a torn bicep tendon at the insertion (forearm). He said it should get alot better within two weeks. He wasn't too concerned about getting an MRI done because it wasn't ruptured. Three days a week of ultrasound and cold laser treatments and lots and lots of ice massage.

D.J. Satterfield

06-05-2006, 10:10 AM

Good news buddy, sounds like it could have been alot worse. You should be up and running in no time.

BrianKing

06-16-2006, 05:33 PM

6-14-06 Wed
Did some lite stuff to check out the ole' wing
Bench 225 3x10
ss/straight arm pulldown 60 3x15
ss/Tri pushdown 40 3x15
ss/crunch 3x30

1-arm DB OH press 40 3x20
ss/side lateral 20's 3x25
ss/GHR 3x10

Lying DB tri xtension 40x20,50x15,60x15

6-15-06 Thur
Deads 315 3x5
Squats 135x20,225x10,315x5( started cramping up)
Good mornings 2x5 135(started cramping again...the non-menstrual kind)

Leg xtension 70x20,90x20,110x15
calf raise 210 3x12

6-16-06 Fri
Chiro pretty much gave me clearance to start in on some things. He said there would be a little pain but to just ice afterwards

Cybex Pronation/Supination 20 3x12 each arm/ Wrist x-tension/Flexion 30 3x20 each arm

Lat pulldown 110x15,120 2x15 (no pain)
Cybex CS Row 120 3x12
ss/DB SLD 40's 3x10
DB hammer curl 25'sx10, 30'sx8(slight discomfort)

Feeling good. Gonna get back to it Saturday, although at minimal loads. But my sheer presence will pick up the intensity levels. :EL:

Jay O'Neill

06-16-2006, 05:44 PM

good job Brian... you'll be back to your ole self in no time... i am sorry you hurt the stranger... did you say you were sorry?

BrianKing

06-17-2006, 07:09 PM

6-17-06 Sat
Good day today even though I was limited. The atmosphere was good. Hammer, me, A newbie named Marcus, and Brian Dermody finally got free to come and train.
I did farmers today and worked up to 230 for 60'.
8" Log presses worked up to 240x5 (felt htis a bit in my arm)
Tire drags 4x50'

Good day for me. I was dyeing cause I wanted to flip the tire and go heavier on the farmers. It was a good training environment today. I am pretty positive I will do Tony's show in Wisc.

BrianKing

06-19-2006, 06:56 AM

6-18-06 Sun
Got some Mastiff yokes in so life was good in the world of yoke walking

This is all I did cause I can't do the stones yet
I worked up to 725x50' and tried 805 but maybe got it 30' I really felt the heavier sets in my arm. Next week I should be ready to flip th e700 tire and lift the light stones.

D.J. Satterfield

06-19-2006, 08:10 AM

Brian - glad to see things are getting better. Smart choice in holding off on the tire.

BrianKing

06-19-2006, 02:58 PM

6-19-06 Mon
Warm-up: Rehab stuff for arm, ballistic stretching,

Deadlift 135x20,225x10,315x10,405x10 (straps no belt)
ss/Lat pulldown 120x20,140 2x12
ss/calf raise 230 3x15

Seated Leg press 330x20,370x15,410x12
ss/Leg curl 110x15,130x12,150x12

Shrugs 315 3x15
ss/DB Inc. tri xtension 40x20,50x15,60x10
ss/GHR 3x10

Roman Chair situps 3x20

Leg Xtension drop set 130x10,110x10,90x10

Jay O'Neill

06-19-2006, 03:17 PM

Nice workouts Brian... looks like the wing might be getting better...
Hope all is well.!

BrianKing

06-21-2006, 04:40 PM

6-21-06 Wed
Warm-up: Elliptical, ballistic stretch, forearm stuff

OH Squat stickx10, Bar 2x10
Front squat to press barx3,95x3,135x3
Strict military press worked up to 225x2
CG Bench 225 3x10
ss/DB Rows 60x10,80 2x10
Cybex Bench drop set 250x10,210x10,170x10
GHR 3x8

BrianKing

06-23-2006, 10:48 AM

6-23-06 Fri
WU: Eliptical, ballistic stretch, 45 deg. back stat. holdx20s, neck 3x20, crunchesx30, forearm stuff and balance work

1-arm DB snatch 3x3, 35,50,60 (little pain in arm)

DE Box Squat 315 3x2
ss/seated calf raise 3x12

HS V-squat 180 3x12
ss/HS Seated Leg curl 90x15,115 2x12

HS CS row 1-arm 90 3x15

HS seated Shrug 3x20
ss/Dec ab 3x30

Two-Point Bridge(Bird Dogs) 2x20 sec

BrianKing

07-02-2006, 10:09 PM

6-26-06 Mon
WU
DB Snatch 1-arm 40,60 2x3

Deadlifts worked up to 455x10 straps only

Rows 3x20
ss/Leg X-tension 150 3x20

GHR w/25 3x8

Roman Chair sit-up 3x20

6-28-06 Wed
WU
OH Squat barx10, 95 2x8

Front BS to PJ 135x3, 155x3, 175x3

Strict Mil. Press worked up to 245x3

CG BP w/pb around back 135x10, 185x8, 225x5
ss/alt arm pulldown 90x20,130 2x10

PB pull thru 3x10
ss/Mach BP alt arm 165x12, 185x12

6-30-06 Fri
WU

DE BS 355x2,375x2,395x2,415x2 Never Lost speed
ss/pulldowns 120 4x12

SLD 225 3x8
ss/calf raise 3x20

GB Squat 3x12

GB Tri pushdown 3x12

crunches.

Man...I am ready to start to training. Going and watching Hammer bust ass at Coy's was a little frustrating.

BrianKing

07-03-2006, 11:02 PM

7-03-06 Mon
WU: 2x10 back raise, 2x20 dec ab, neck 2x20 back/side, B-bell complex OH squatx10, snatchx5, SLDx5

Deadlift worked up to 635x1 straps only

Ham St Hip sled 180x12, 270 2x12
ss/Ham St cs Low row 180x15, 270 2x10

Ham St seated leg curl 120 3x12
ss/B-bell shrug 315 3x20

Stab Ball complex: DB 1-arm bench 2x10, crunch 2x20, push up hold 2x20sec

Sled pulls(back pedals) 140 8x50' 10 sec rest between/ 2x135'

Felt really good tonite, but on a side note I want to comment on something that has really irked me the past couple of days. My training partner and close friend, Eric Hammer, recently won his Pro-card this past weekend and I have been reading some of the posts on this board about the way he won it. It seems some people think he edged by and barely won and that it would be better if he had won by a landslide. Well, considering the fact that several people, including me, had to withdraw our names from the contest due to injury, it automatically became a close contest. It was pretty much a three man battle the whole show, so it would make sense that it would be a close contest. Winning by a landslide or barely eeking one out is still a win.
It seems like some people on this forum think it is okay to talk sh*t and pound their chests, even though they get their asses handed to them at each show they compete in. Kind of like saying I'll be here or I'll be there with my sword and viking hat and then totally sh*tting the bed.
Maybe I am just too soft spoken, but enough is enough. I think there is warm front coming in from Kentucky that is going to hit Wisconsin August 19, that will smother any Tornado's that may come thru.

D.J. Satterfield

07-05-2006, 07:20 AM

Brian - that is one of the great things about Eric, he just lets his actions do the talking for him. He more than deserved that card.
Once again, way to go "Baby Boy".

p.s. glad to see things are healing up for you Brian.

benjamin d. moore

07-05-2006, 08:04 AM

Well said Brian.

Jay O'Neill

07-05-2006, 10:34 AM

WOW... I have to commend you for tellin it like it is... good for you.
Hammer is a strong guy and he seems like a smart guy... that is a dangerous combination. That means that he knows what it takes or will take to win a competiton. That is what makes Jesse Marunde so dangerous. It takes a lot more then just boastful claimas and chest pounding in this game.
Brian, I think your day will come soon as well. I wish I could make it tyo Wisconsin to see the Kentucky windstorm.. Good luck my friend.

rjpe99

07-05-2006, 02:11 PM

Awsome post brother - I am hoping to send a warm front out from NY as well.
A win is a win and it is good to see people do their talking with an actual performance instead of words!!!

Scott Tully

07-05-2006, 02:45 PM

King do what you got to do, and go take it. I know you have the strenght, stay healthly and smart and let the rest happen bro.

Scott

BrianKing

07-05-2006, 03:07 PM

I appreciate it Scott and trust me I am doing everything possible to make Wisc. happen.

BrianKing

07-06-2006, 03:53 PM

7-05-06 Wed
WU: neck, back, stretching

Log C&P worked up to 260x2. Felt very little pain so this is good. I have plenty of time before Aug. 19, so I am not gonna press the issue

Rack Press 315x3,335x3,355x3 Bar was set like 2-board press

HS CS Row 270 3x12
ss/Neck 3x20

DB Tri xtension 60's 3x12

Dec Ab w/35 plate 3x25

Elliptical 12 min.

D.J. Satterfield

07-06-2006, 06:02 PM

Look like things are coming back nicely Brian. Man I hope you take care of things up north so we have two KY Pros.

BrianKing

07-06-2006, 06:36 PM

Thanks DJ, I am going to give the stones a try on Saturday and see how it feels. Right now, I am not worried about cleaning any weight on the log. My emphasis on that will be the pressing part of it. But last night I passed one test and passed. We will see what happens Saturday.

BrianKing

07-07-2006, 11:54 PM

7-07-06 Fri
WU: ball. stretching, DB snatch 1x3, back raisex10

DE BS w/GB 275 4x2
ss/HS high pull 1-arm 90 3x12

DE Frame lift 330 2x2, 380x2, 430 2x2

HS Seated LC 115 3x12
ss/seated calf 3x12

HS crunch 3x20 30lb

45 deg. static holds with 15lb db(sone superman style) 3x15 sec

BrianKing

07-08-2006, 02:49 PM

7-08-06 Sat.

Frame Carry 3x50' 330,430,530 6-8 sec. each run

Yoke 445x90', 535x90', 625x90', 715x90' all beltless and all very fast (around upper teens)

Arm was hurting so I stopped. My strength is fine and my joints feel rested. I have plenty of time to get ready for Big Tony's. The only thing worrying me are the stones.

BrianKing

07-13-2006, 06:43 AM

Had to take a few days of. I strained my lower back muscles on the yoke Saturday. It was the same thing I did Back in Jan. only not as bad. Righ now it is just a little stiff.

7-12-06 Wed
WU: Lots of stretching, back work and balance work

12" log worked up to 295x2(one clean). Had at least two more in me so that was good. Just watching out for my arm.

Pro. Inc. DB press 80 3x10
ss/HS high pull 1-Arm 90 3x10

Lying Tri xtension 60 3x10

If I can lif t the stones on Sun. I will probably send in my entry for Aug 19.