A Challenge Thread

[Matt Brouse]

This is for some of us Mid-low level Amateurs who need to step it up. The events are Axle Clean and Press, any legal technique, 350lbs. for 1 rep. Farmer's Walk, 350lbs. for 100 feet. The FW can be a straight shot, three turns, whatever...
You can do both, or just one. Either way, throw your name on the list and be held accountable. Video is encouraged. Prove it, to us, but mostly to yourself. If you are on the come back, or coming out of a comp, or just sick of being weak, let's dance...

A 350 axle is no joke...and that's the point...are we trying to go pro?

Who else wants in? - PM Me to be added to THE LIST!

Contestants:
Matt Brouse - Both,
Starting Best: FW 300x40 feet, Axle 305x1
Updated Best: FW 305x95, 360x80

Eric Jett - Both,
Starting Best: FW - 300x65 feet, Axle - 275x1
Updated Best:

Kyle - Farmer's Walk
Starting Best: 350x50 feet
Updated Best:

Patrick McGuffin - Both
Starting Best: FW 275lbs. x 90 feet, Axle - 286x3
Updated Best:

Brian Masiello - Farmer's walk
Starting Best: 340x40 feet
Updated Best:

Jamie McEwan - Farmer's Walk
Starting Best: 310 x40 feet, incline
Updated Best:

Dave Beers - Both
Starting Best: FW 310x50 feet, Axle 290x1
Updated Best:

Elliot Storey - Both
Starting Best: FW 310 x 100 feet, Axle 260x1+pain
Updated Best:

Adam Bauer - Both
Starting Best: FW 181 x 100 feet, Axle 155x5
Updated Best:

Chris Klavetter - Both
Starting Best: FW Unknown, Axle Unknown
Updated Best: FW 260x100, Axle 220

Nick Davis - Both
Starting Best: FW 260x130feet, Axle 280x1
Updated Best

Scott Markowitz - Both
Starting Best: FW 270x100 feet, Axle 115lbs. x1,000
Updated Best:

Nikhil Rao - Axle
Starting Best: 205 (Barbell)
Updated Best:

Jonathan Creason - Both
Starting Best: FW 300x60 feet, Axle 275x1
Updated Best:

Chris Canada - Both (for bodyweight?)
Starting Best: FW 350x35 feet, Axle 345x1
Updated Best:

Jason Oyler - Both?
Starting Best:
Updated Best:

Russell Selcho - Both
Starting Best: FW 240x100feet, Axle 215x1
Updated Best:

Mike Pelosi - Both
Starting Best: FW 300x100, Axle 330x1
Updated Best:

Dane Kelley - Both
Starting Best: FW 350x25 feet, Axle 305x1
Updated Best:

Adam Witzel - Both
Starting Best: FW 280x50 feet, Axle 200x5
Updated Best:

Ryan Johnson - Both...sort of....
Starting Best: FW 300x200 feet, Axle 310x1
Updated Best:

Charles Bean - Both
Starting Best: FW 275x80, 350 barbell, no clean
Updated Best: FW 275x100

Joshua Davis - Both
Starting Best: FW 330x20, Axle 305x1
Updated Best:
Men who have earned it:

Who will be first?????????????

[Jamie McEwan]

Put me down for the farmer's walk. I'll be pushing my overhead, but unless you guys plan on sitting on your axle goal for a year or two then I should sit out on that. ;)

Current best: 310 per hand around 40 feet uphill

I'll be taking some 325s for a run soon, so I'll video that and post it up.

[Jared Enderton]

Would a 'Hex bar' count as farmers? I have no access to farmers and I've only trained on that..

[Matt Brouse]

Jared I would advise against the use of a Hex Bar for FW, you lose it and the handle tilts your toes will be hurting, trust me... :YT:

[Jared Enderton]

Jared I would advise against the use of a Hex Bar for FW, you lose it and the handle tilts your toes will be hurting, trust me... :YT:

alright, thanks man.

[Elliot_Storey]

Is this a race? First to hit those numbers? Either way, i'm in.

Farmers- 310 for >100 feet

Axle- 260 dropped on myself, haha.

[Rus Mandery]

I am going to have to pass on this one guy. But when I get there I will make a vid for you.

[Patrick McGuffin]

[QUOTE=Jamie McEwan]Put me down for the farmer's walk. I'll be pushing my overhead, but unless you guys plan on sitting on your axle goal for a year or two then I should sit out on that. ;)[QUOTE]

Well it isnt going to happen overnight, and yes we are not dilusional and we realize that these goals might not be attainable for quite some time.

[ADAMBAUER]

It may be a while but Im in
Current best
FW 181 for 100'
Axle 155 for 5

[Matt Brouse]

Is this a race? First to hit those numbers? Either way, i'm in.
No, no race, just putting it out there, people know, and hold you accountable. The more the better! Push yourself!

[chrisklavette]

Hell yeah I'm in! What about a stone challenge? Load a stone at 2xBW. Any takers on that challenge?

[Matt Brouse]

Hell yeah I'm in! What about a stone challenge? Load a stone at 2xBW. Any takers on that challenge?
Cool, man, What are your bests in the events?

[chrisklavette]

Cool, man, What are your bests in the events?
Nothing great...yet. I will start posting videos as soon as I get my software back and get a good editing program. Trust me, I am on no ones heals

[Eric Jett]

Hell yeah I'm in! What about a stone challenge? Load a stone at 2xBW. Any takers on that challenge?


That's a lot easier for you than Brouse or I, champ. We'd have to load a 520 stone each!

[chrisklavette]

That's a lot easier for you than Brouse or I, champ. We'd have to load a 520 stone each!
already making excuses? :EB: 2xBW is 2xBW. For example if I was back down to 150 I would never be able to load a 300lbs stone.
I think someone can do it.

[Eric Jett]

already making excuses? :EB: 2xBW is 2xBW. For example if I was back down to 150 I would never be able to load a 300lbs stone.
I think someone can do it.

A 195 pound guy loaded a 385 stone for 4 reps. You can do the same.

It may not necessarily be a matter of strength, but of finding a stone that large!

[RyanJohnston]

I am in. I am SO in.

Farmer's is 200 for 40 feet and axle is 180.

[Scott Markowitz]

I'll pass on the 2x bw stone - does anyone even have a 600 pound stone?

As for the others...what the heck, I'm in. My best farmer's is 270 for 100 and who knows what my axle is - I've never maxed on it. If I can figure out how to continental, I'd guess in the upper 200s. I'll give it a go this weekend.

[Matt Brouse]

I'll pass on the 2x bw stone - does anyone even have a 600 pound stone?

As for the others...what the heck, I'm in. My best farmer's is 270 for 100 and who knows what my axle is - I've never maxed on it. If I can figure out how to continental, I'd guess in the upper 200s. I'll give it a go this weekend.
Theres a pic in and old MILO of a guy and a 600 pounder...made it accidently.

[Nikhil Rao]

screw it. I'm in on the push press.

Best lift so far is 205 on barbell. Sissy jerk or push press, I've done both.

Won't be training it again for a week or two, but meh.

[GregMonfredo]

Hell yeah I'm in! What about a stone challenge? Load a stone at 2xBW. Any takers on that challenge?


I've already done a stone that was about 2x body weight, but the diameter wasn't that big on it and the platform was only like 36 inches. No video though.



I won't hit either for a long while (doubt I'll ever do close to a 350 axle), but why not...

farmers 300 x 20 feet
axle 210 x 1

[Mike Caruso]

I'll post a vid in the next couple months...wait, I mean you will post the vid. I don't have any of that stuff. Thanks for doing that :EB:

[Elliot_Storey]

350 Farmers are going down this weekend. Be on the lookout for the video.

Edit to say, if I can pick it up, it's going 100+ feet-should be close.

[Jonathan Creason]

What the heck, count me in too. Current best is 300x60' on farmer's and 275 axle.

[Chris Canada]

I want some of this too.

Farmers 350lb. for 35 feet
Axle 345lb.x1 last year I will even try to do 350x2 just for kicks. :BP:

[Matt Makousky]

Canada I think you should do FW 400x100ft and 400x1 on the axle :BL:


M2

[Matt Brouse]

Today I hit a PR Push Jerk Behind the Neck: 350x1. Should be a familiar number...? (check my log).

How about you?

[Russell Selcho]

I am in for both of them.

FW 240x 65-100 or somewhere in between
Clean and Press w/axle 195
Press from rack w/axle 215

[Adam Witzel]

great idea!

current:

axle - 200x5 (1 clean)
farmer's - 280's x 50'

[Scott Porter]

Hell yeah I'm in! What about a stone challenge? Load a stone at 2xBW. Any takers on that challenge?

You must be a skinny guy.


Although, you may have just gave me an idea. I'm going to challenge little Lee Lee Horton in our group to this. He goes about 160-165 lbs. and I believe his max stone is 280-300. I'll have to do a 460 stone at my bodyweight. First I got to make one. :D

[Anthony LaMarca]

Wow, this thread makes me feel weak. I am in on the challenge but I have to figure out how to continental clean. My best is 255 from the rack on the axle (not going to mention my clean and press on it yet). I hadn't done farmers walk in about 3 months or so. My best was 220x100 feet. I read this thread and did some yesterday. I got 260x65 ft after several other sets. Looks like this thread is doing its job as motivation.

[Matt Brouse]

Looks like this thread is doing its job as motivation.
Awesome, man, KEEP GOING!

[Matt Brouse]

Today, May 10th I matched my Axle PR at 305 with a split jerk style. Double overhand grip.

Hope to see some serious updates from this weekend from EVERYONE!

[Nikhil Rao]

Was able to start training OHP again. Nothing too heavy yet, but I've been playing around with various accessory stuff.

Started doing a concentric partial front squat, thrown up off the shoulders and onto the pins at the end of each rep (kinda like how oly lifters dump a front squat at the end of their sets, but more explosive).

Look for a PR or three in a couple weeks.

[Anthony LaMarca]

Here is a video of my farmers PR inspired by this thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebMQnh5Aam8

[Matt Brouse]

Nice Run Man!

[Kyle]

Matt-

I had my first legitimate contest today. I completed the ~55 ft. course with 330/hand in just over nine seconds. I think a third of the time was spent on the pick-up.

I'll try the 350 for 100' sometime here soon. If I get it, I'll try and get a video up.

Expect the 350 axle video sometime in the next 20 years.

[rjpe99]

I am a farmers specialist - 300x200feet
I haven't tried 350 but the frame in Wisconsin was 760 and that was for 50 feet in 8 and change.

I am a little girl on he axle though 310. I will be one happy mofo when I nail that one. I have hit 375 behind the neck but that is so much easier.

[Matt Brouse]

Ryan, my best axle is 305, I'll race ya...!

[Scott Markowitz]

If 310 on the axle is "little girl"-ish, maybe I need to find another hobby. :(

[Anthony LaMarca]

My thoughts exactly.

If 310 on the axle is "little girl"-ish, maybe I need to find another hobby. :(

[Matt Brouse]

Yesterday, May 22nd, I hit a 320 Axle from the rack. One step closer!

[Scott Markowitz]

Nice job. I can't do any axle stuff or real farmers for a while - all I have is a pile of dumbells and a couple of rocks and tires. :(

[Matt Brouse]

Nice job. I can't do any axle stuff or real farmers for a while - all I have is a pile of dumbells and a couple of rocks and tires. :(
No sad faces there...plenty of strength to be built with that, man...

[Eric Jett]

325 per hand for 79'9". Had a drop at about 40'.

[Jamie McEwan]

Didn't get a chance to train walks with the heavy set, but a few weeks ago I did a hold with 365lbs per hand. Grip felt fine.

[josh bowman]

matt congrats on the 320 axle. i am at 315 from the rack. i compete at 231 and i am like friendly competition, so what do you want to race to. you guys will have to teach me how to post videos. but for any dis-believers i have competed against craig kruse last year, and i am sure he could vouch for my pressing{since i am computer stupid}
congrats again

[Matt Brouse]

Good numbers up there fellahs, Nice hold Jamie!

Josh, read the first post and if you want in I can add you to the list. I think you might the current strongest pound for pound for what that is worth.

[josh bowman]

add me to the list. are you going to nationals. i plan on going, i qualified last year and i didnt go. i have signed up for three contest so if i qualify, i am going, i have been training like crazy. i hate the 231 cut off because i am 6'2". i have my first comp next sat and it has a max dl and log, so we will see how it goes. I would like to race a few people to 600 dl, i hope i get 565 or 585 next week. would you dl on monday or tuesday if you had to max on sat?

[Anthony LaMarca]

Got 280 for 76ft on farmers today. Gonna try 300 in a few weeks.

[Mike Caruso]

Brouse toke 360 a hand for 50ft on Sat.

I got 5ft with the 360.

[Matt Brouse]

Brouse toke 360 a hand for 50ft on Sat.

I got 5ft with the 360.
60 feet, dude. Shoulda gone for the 80, coulda had it.

[Mike Landrich]

60 feet, dude. Shoulda gone for the 80, coulda had it.


Nice job Matt. You've shown some nice improvement over the last couple of years

[Nikhil Rao]

Nice job Matt. You've shown some nice improvement over the last couple of years

yes, but unfortunately his head is just as misshapen as ever.

[Mike Landrich]

Nik
There are sone things you just don't do. Mentioning the shape of his head is one of them. Staring can't be avoided, but to post about it is uncalled for. He can read, you know.
Mike

[Matt Brouse]

Mike, you should see him rip me in the chat...makes me feel bad, but then I remember how much more awesomer I am than him. HaHa.

Also, you must remember me from the Bruestrength Forums if we are talking years, right?

Also, also, were really only talking two years...haha

Thanks guys!

[Nikhil Rao]

Mike, you should see him rip me in the chat...makes me feel bad, but then I remember how much more awesomer I am than him. HaHa.


The only thing awesomer about you is your skin color.

I wish I was white :(

[Mike Landrich]

Mike, you should see him rip me in the chat...makes me feel bad, but then I remember how much more awesomer I am than him. HaHa.

Also, you must remember me from the Bruestrength Forums if we are talking years, right?

Also, also, were really only talking two years...haha

Thanks guys!


Yeah, it was the BS forum. It's a lot of improvement in 2 years. As for the missahpen head, you should see my oversized coconut. I have exactly 1/8" more hair on top than you (high and tight with #1 on top), so I think making fun of yours is acceptable. Now, Nik with his tiny head shouldn't say anything. Of course if his head was bigger, his neck would snap from the weight (he really does need to shrug more, besides when asked a hard question and saying "I dunno").

[Adam Witzel]

Just hit 290/hand on farmer's for 50', and the 310's for about 10'...old PR was 280/hand for 50'.

just thought I'd share :cool:

[josh bowman]

i had the circle city contest yesterday and i did dl525 noproblem, so i sat out on 550 and i thought, and all my friends thought i would get 575, but i guess when the weight gets about 4-6 inches off the ground gravity multiplies. i couldnt get it to go any higher. one of my friends who was judging noticed that i stat the pull with the bar about 4-6 inches from my shins, so i am going to try and work on it. i am going to try and post a video tonight.

[Matt Brouse]

Any new news to report?!?!?!

[Scott Markowitz]

I'm still in Oklahoma without much in the way of implements. I'll know more next month after I get home.

I came up with an idea to rig up for deadlifts. I'll try it this afternoon and see if it works.

[Kyle]

Any new news to report?!?!?!

Hit a 130kg axle clean and press a few days ago. It was completely unexpected, considering it's an area of weakness. I may try for 300+ at the contest on Saturday.

I haven't attempted a heavy farmer's walk in quite some time. When the time comes that I can afford to do some, I'll give it a go.

[Adam Witzel]

great to see everyone making progress!

I hit a PR of 225x2 on the axle today, after a PR of 215x2 2 weeks ago. I'm also up to 310lb farmers for about 15' :D.....should be able to go further after getting used to that kind of weight :cool:

[Matt Brouse]

My access to computers is limited now, so I haven't really moderated this thread. I have little progress to report, due to competitions, but, how about you fellahs?!?!?!

[ADAMBAUER]

Due to time constraints and family obligations my training has been nil, a few implement days here and there. I am saving some money to build a shed and buy a bench with squat hooks and some weights, that way I can train when ever I want to! Glad to see everyones progress.

[chrisklavette]

Nope. I have lost 20lbs since April so I guess that's why my strength hasn't gone up much, but I have gotten a lot faster and better at recovering.

[Jamie McEwan]

Oh, I did 325lbs per hand in a contest (three weeks ago) for 100' with two drops. I think the first one was around 50'.

Not sure if I told Matt that. I never see the guy online anymore!

[Nikhil Rao]

back's recovering well. I should be able to start training OHP again. I expect 250 or more to fall within 6 weeks of consistent training. Wouldn't mind seeing 300 by the end of the year. It's definitely doable if my body stays moderately healthy.

[Patrick McGuffin]

Wrist is broken, will be training events today for the first time in over a month, cant make any progress with the axle at all because the really hurts like hell on my wrist, so I let Mike Stewart borrow it.

[Adam Witzel]

hit 230 on the axle today! Got 240 cleaned, but only pressed about halfway up :mad:

[Matt Brouse]

September 22

Farmer's Walk
360x80 feet

[Scott Markowitz]

Nice! I'm jealous. Sometimes I really wish I wasn't so lazy.

[Matt Brouse]

Here's my video proof as per the prefered rules:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HitrzJ0ZI6M

[Rus Mandery]

Farmer's Walk, 350lbs. for 100 feet.
So when are you going to do it?

[dronga]

Here's my video proof as per the prefered rules:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HitrzJ0ZI6M


Great effort!!! great job on that wicked Farmers Walk!! :YR:

[ADAMBAUER]

Matt I hate you I really do hate you, :T: Seriously Great job I am impressed and look forward to losing to you again next time we compete! :LOL:

[Matt Brouse]

Getting close to hitting the axle and doing it the hard way.
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[Scott Markowitz]

Yeah, but you're still ugly.

:EL:

[Kevin Cronin]

f you brouse. Where did this strength come from? I'm not gonna lie, I was worried you were gonna press teh 325 and beat me ... and it looks like you could've too. That 350 dbl overhand was beastly, I think you coulda got it if you hadnt done so much work already.

[chrisklavette]

Chris Klavetter - Both
Starting Best: FW Lame, Axle Korean

First off, No my axle is not from Korea. It is from Home Depot. Second, update my stats or I will knock your nerd glasses off your nerd face. Third, is there a LW division for this? I mean come on...seriously.

[Matt Brouse]

What are the new numbers? I'm not looking for them...

What's a lightweight?

[chrisklavette]

220 axle, 260 farmers x 100 ft. I need to order a new cable for my camera so I can put this stuff on the computer.

A lightweight: half strongman, half male model.

[Joshua Davis]

What the heck, I'm in on this too...

Best farmers 330's for 20ft, Best axle 305 for 1 rep.

It might be awhile on that axle and on the farmers, I'm prepping for a show.

[Matt Brouse]

You're in Josh!

[chrisklavette]

What the heck, I'm in on this too...

Best farmers 330's for 20ft, Best axle 305 for 1 rep.

It might be awhile on that axle and on the farmers, I'm prepping for a show.
You're in BBing now Josh? Way to go.

[Joshua Davis]

You're in BBing now Josh? Way to go.

Riiiiight... just ordered my pro tan and some speedos. They had to special order size 46's just for me.











(Everyone can make the obligatory "I just threw up a little in my mouth" comment now)

[Scott Markowitz]

How about I just threw up a lot?

[Matt Brouse]

I'm frightened by the prospect of size 46 speedos being in exsistance.

[davebeers]

UHHHH! I was so close tonight

350x95ft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhM-ei8WskA


next time gadget, next time!

[chrisklavette]

Wow, Dave you were really really close. Nice job.

[Carl Johnson]

Wait a minute, I've been away for too long. Dave beers is a lighweight? I need someone to talk sh$$ to get me motivated. Who wants to?
Carl