I signed up for a May 2nd strongman contest. I have 37 days to train and prepare. I figure I have 18 days of leg training and 18 days of upper body training give or take. I also need to lose nine pounds to make weight.
The implement weights have not been posted yet. I hope to be ready if I can get my deadlift up to 450, my bench up to 275, and push a big pickup truck 50 feet. I really need to rep out 405 pound deadlifts, get 8-10 reps with 225 on the bench, and get my grip strength back for the Hercules Hold event.
Signing up and the short notice has turned up the intensity in my workouts. I could not push at this intensity for months on end but I think I can for five weeks.
I do not expect to win. I just want to be in shape to do one. Making weight and improving my fitness will b my participation trophy.
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